Tag: carnival
Perya: Then and Now
When I was a little girl, I looked forward to my hometown Cavite City’s annual fiesta held every second Sunday of November. I could tell that the celebrations were looming as soon as banderitas (flag decorations) started draping our streets and the perya (carnival) was being set up near the market. My first Disneyland experience […]
LA Cheap Thrills
Backpackers and budget travelers have to deal with monetary constraints, especially if you’re aiming for long-term travel. I’ve been away from the Philippines since March 24, and I find myself tightening my belt as the weeks go by. One thing I’ve learned is that you don’t always have to spend on popular tourist spots, which […]
Everland: What Would Stefan Zwanzger Say?
One of my inspirations for starting KateWasHere is blogger Stefan Zwanzger, a.k.a. The Theme Park Guy. Ever since I stumbled upon his zany website in 2009, I would always picture myself in Stefan’s shoes whenever I’d visit a new theme park. Last week, when my family and I stepped into Korea’s Everland, I asked myself, […]
The Lure of the Perya
Part circus, part amusement park and part carnival, the perya is set up during a town fiesta in the Philippines or during special occasions such as Christmas and school fairs. I’ve been to theme parks such as Disneyland and enjoyed magical Mickey Mouse moments that I will treasure forever, but there is something about the […]