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September 13, 2015

When in Bacolod: 9 Things You Shouldn't Miss in the Philippines' City of Smiles! (Attractions, Food, Festival & More!)

September 13, 2015 #It'sMoreFunInThePhilippines, Architecture, Asia, Bacolod City, Festival, Food, Nature, Philippines, Photos, Restaurant, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, Travel

Bacolod is a highly urbanized, capital city of Negros Occidental province in Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Known as the "City of Smiles" with a relatively friendly environment, Bacolod topped the 2008 list of "Best Places to Live in the Philippines" by MoneySense Magazine. One notable scene in the area are hectares of sugarcane plantation, remarkably a City of sweets (and sweet people! :)). Bacolod can be reached by air via Bacolod-Silay International Airport (1-hr flight from Manila, 30-minute from Cebu), by sea via Banago Wharf and BREDCO Port (servicing other Philippine destinations like Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro) and by land via RORO routes.

Traveler's Couch shares to you some of the most visited attractions, activities and restaurants in Bacolod City, Philippines.
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A Visit to the Historic State of Virginia, USA featuring Richmond City, The Pentagon, State Capitol and More!

November 28, 2014 Architecture, Museums, Photography, Photos, Richmond, Skyline, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, Traveler's Couch, USA, Virginia

Traveler's Couch shares to you some of the photos taken during a summer visit to the state of Virginia, USA - featuring its historic capital city Richmond, the US Pentagon, State Capitol and more!

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Discover Dartmouth College: A Visit to New Hampshire's Ivy League Research University

November 2, 2014 Architecture, Ivy League University, New Hampshire, Photos, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, Traveler's Couch, University, USA

Established in December 13, 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock, Dartmouth College (commonly referred as Dartmouth) is an Ivy League Research University located in Hanover, New Hampshire. Considered as the smallest university in the Ivy League in terms of the number of students, Dartmouth is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution with their Latin motto "Vox clamantis in deserto" or "The voice of one crying out in the wilderness" in english translation.

Traveler's Couch shares to you some of the shots taken at Dartmouth College and Hanover, New Hampshire.

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I Choose CHICAGO: A Visit to the "Windy City" of America!

September 11, 2014 Airport, Architecture, Beach Destination, Chicago, City Lights, Illinois, Photography, Photos, Skyline, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, Traveler's Couch, USA

A mutlicultural city that buzzes with energy and excitement, that's how people define Chicago, Illinois. One of the international hub of USA (O'Hare International Airport being the second-busiest airport in the world), Chicago is the most-visited city in America's Midwest region due to its world-class dining, shopping, entertainment, accommodation and sports experience.

Traveler's Couch shares to you some of the major attractions of America's "Windy City".

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Surigao City, Philippines: More than the Usual Mindanao!

June 27, 2014 Architecture, Asia, Beach Destination, Philippines, Photos, Surigao, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, Traveler's Couch

Surigao City is a city that lies in the northeasternmost tip of Mindanao Island in the Philippines. This is also a jump off point for tourists visiting Siargao, Dinagat and nearby northern Mindanao destinations. It is also one of the most visited spots in Northern Mindanao, with around 200,000 foreign arrivals in the city last 2011.

Traveler's Couch shares to you some of the attractions of Surigao City, Philippines which is now known as "The City of Island Adventures".
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SURIGAO CITY BAY & PORT TERMINAL

PHOTO: Surigao City Bay

PHOTO: Surigao City Port & Ferry Terminal

SURIGAO'S TAVERN HOTEL

PHOTO: Tavern Hotel Surigao's Facade

PHOTO: Tavern Hotel Surigao's Lobby

SURIGAO CITY DOWNTOWN

PHOTO: Surigao City's The Big Shoe

PHOTO: Surigao City Hall

PHOTO: Surigao City Cathedral of San Nicolas de Tolentino

Detour in Detroit, Michigan: Exploring "The Motor City"

May 5, 2014 Architecture, Detroit, Michigan, Photos, Skyline, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, USA

Traveler's Couch shares to you a glimpse of Downtown Detroit - the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan and also known as the world's traditional automotive center (a pillar of American automobile industry).

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PHOTO: Michigan Welcome Center - Detroit, Michigan

PHOTO: Greyhound Bus Welcome Signage - Detroit, Michigan

PHOTO: Woodward Ave - Detroit, Michigan

PHOTO: Wayne County Courthouse - Detroit, Michigan

PHOTO: Downtown Structures - Detroit, Michigan

PHOTO: GM Renaissance Center - Detroit, Michigan

PHOTO: Detroit City Skyline - Detroit, Michigan

PHOTO: Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument - Detroit, Michigan

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Hello Cleveland, Ohio: "The Rock N' Roll Capital of the World"

May 2, 2014 Architecture, Cleveland, Ohio, Photos, Skyline, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, USA

Ohio is one of the Midwest States of USA. It is known as the "Mother of US Presidents" as it has been home to eight American Presidents and "Birthplace of Aviation" as inventors of the airplane (Wright Brothers) were from Dayton, Ohio. This is the 34th largest (by area) and 7th most populous state in USA.

Traveler's Couch shares to you some of the the major attractions of the city of Cleveland, Ohio - the "Rock and Roll Capital of the World"!

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PHOTO: Downtown District - Cleveland, Ohio

PHOTO: Cuyahoga County Soldiers And Sailors - Cleveland, Ohio

PHOTO: The Downtown Area - Cleveland, Ohio

PHOTO: Tom L. Johnson Statue - Cleveland, Ohio

PHOTO: Marshall Fredericks War Memorial - Cleveland, Ohio

PHOTO: City Skyline - Cleveland, Ohio

PHOTO: Cleveland Browns Stadium - Cleveland, Ohio

PHOTO: The Terminal Tower - Cleveland, Ohio

PHOTO: Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - Cleveland, Ohio

PHOTO: Cuyahoga County Courthouse - Cleveland, Ohio

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Wandering around Washington DC, USA: Top Attractions, Photos and more!

April 14, 2014 Architecture, Photos, Skyline, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, Travel Review, Traveler's Couch, USA, Washington DC

Formally known as "District of Columbia", Washington DC serves as the capital of the United States of America (USA) and focal point of American politics. It is home of some of the world's famous attractions, truly inspirational monuments and great museums namely The White House, US State Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian Institute and more.

Traveler's Couch shares to you some of the tourist spots of "The District".
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PHOTO: Union Station - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: US State Capitol - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: National Gallery of Art - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: Washington Monument - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: World War II Memorial - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: Chinatown - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: Smithsonian Institute - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: Vice President's Ceremonial Office - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: The National Cathedral - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: The Newseum - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: 4th of July Fireworks - Washington DC, USA

PHOTO: US State Capitol at night - Washington DC, USA

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Majestic Trip to 'Malaysia, Truly Asia' ft. the City of Kota Kinabalu!

April 2, 2014 Architecture, Asia, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Photos, Sabah, Skyline, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination

Malaysia - a country situated in South East Asia is considered as one of the most popular tourist destinations, according to BBC News. The launching of worldwide marketing campaign "Malaysia, Truly Asia" was a big hit as it brought over 7.4 millions of tourists last 1999 and until now a whooping figure of visitors from different parts of the world.

Traveler's Couch visited the one of Malaysia's fastest growing cities - Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton and now often referred as 'KK' within the country & internationally. This is a popular destination for most travelers visiting Sabah and Borneo region, offering so much of attractions including the Kinabalu National Park - Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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