Where to Find Affordable Eats in Bacolod for the Budget-Conscious
Many people, both locals and tourists, go on adventures by just “winging it” or going on a backpacking trip. Traveling to a foreign nation for the first time and relishing … Read More
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Dear Friends, Collaborators, and Fellow Travelers, With immense pride and gratitude, we proudly present our brand-new website, Viajero Kultura Pilipinas, as your ultimate destination for exploring the wonders of … Read More
An Open Letter of Invitation to the Unsung Heroes of Philippine Travel & Tourism
To our tour guides, porters, hotel frontliners, car rental drivers, dive instructors, homestay hosts, souvenir vendors, and every warm smile that makes Philippine travel unforgettable—this is for you. Dear … Read More
Ed Sheeran announces new single ‘Sapphire’ released on 5th June 2025
(Listen here). Following the hedonistic, technicolor pop of “Azizam” and the classic, heartfelt nostalgia of “Old Phone”, Sheeran returns with “Sapphire”—a dazzling anthem of connection and unbridled joy. Radiating with … Read More
The Ultimate Lacson Street Playbook
Where to sleep, shop, feast, and wander along Bacolod’s celebrated Tourism Strip Why Lacson Street Matters Running north-south through the heart of Bacolod, General Aniceto Lacson Street is more … Read More
Superman, the James Gunn Take!
Drawing inspiration from Silver Age comics, Gunn’s Superman exudes an optimistic and lively tone, offering Superman as a ‘noble,’ decency-driven hero. Gunn successfully reintroduces optimism, ‘basic human morals,’ and qualities … Read More
Bacolod City’s Historic Buildings: Myths or Hidden Stories?
(Clockwise: The Ruins; Bacolod City Public Plaza; San Sebastian Cathedral; and Bacolod City Capitol Building) Bacolod City, known as the “City of Smiles,” offers more than just the MassKara … Read More
Behind the Smiles, Behind The Masks of Bacolod’s MassKara Festival
How fiberglass dust, barangay budgets, and tourism pesos converge to create the Philippines’ “City of Smiles.” Why the Masks Matter Every October, the MassKara Festival in Bacolod transforms … Read More
Inside the MassKara Festival: Activities, Behind-the-Scenes Stories, and the People Who Make It Happen
Every October, Bacolod City—the famed “City of Smiles”—bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors, music, and unbreakable spirit with its most celebrated event: the MassKara Festival. More than just a vibrant … Read More
Hidden Cultural Treasures: Underrated Festivals of Bacolod City and Their Role in Tourism
When people hear Bacolod City, the vibrant MassKara Festival typically comes to mind—a celebration of resilience and joy that has attracted national and international attention since the 1980s. However, beyond … Read More