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Zamboanga City

Fresh curacha crabs in a Zamboanga market

    From the looks of it, it is just strange. Cockroach like, red and with thin pincers. Its carapace dotted with ten white spots and fringed with hair. Spanner crabs (or red frog crab, Ranina ranina LAMARCK 1801) or popularly known in Zamboanga City as curacha is indeed a strange crustacean.

    Canelar, Zamboanga City’s shopping mecca

      The rows upon rows of colorful batik dresses and sarongs were mesmerizing. An explosion of colors and patterns, gazing at the merchandise displayed here can be a treat in itself. For the serious bargain hunter, this is the place to visit in Zamboanga City.

      Top 10 reasons why 2011 is my travel year

        The year 2011 is coming to a close and it’s time to look back and assess how my travels went during the year. Below are my top 10 reasons why I can proudly say that this year is MY YEAR OF TRAVEL!