Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Philippines \ Member since May 2012

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Cultural heritage worker and tourism consultant from the Philippines. Largely based in Paoay, Ilocos Norte which has its own UNESCO World Heritage Site (Paoay church - Baroque Churches of the Philippines). Writes for BusinessMirror & Asia Times, and teaches university courses on global tourism and world cultures.


A member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts - National Committee on Monuments and Sites (NCMS).

Interests: Cultural Tourism, Cultural Thematic Studies, Heritage Site Management, Southeast Asian Textile Collection & Curation, Philippine Gastronomy.  

Email: bjeg2000@gmail.com | Instagram: theberntraveler

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About Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Member since
May 2012
Country of Origin
Philippines
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#246
WHS
216
Tentative Sites
81
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Reviews by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

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Neolithic Shell Midden Sites (Removed from tentat…)

Neolithic Shell Midden Sites

Several shell middens dot the banks of the Cagayan river. Between the two towns, Lal-lo is more interesting as it was the site of one of the four earliest cities …

Cape Floral Region by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Cape Floral Region (Inscribed)

Cape Floral Region

A large part of the satisfaction I got in ticking this site off stems from the fact that not only did I see the three nature reserves that form the …

Sukhothai by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Sukhothai (Inscribed)

Sukhothai

I went to Sukhothai Historical Park while the wake of the King was still ongoing, hence I was fortunate enough to have visited the sections without having to pay the …

Richtersveld by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Richtersveld (Inscribed)

Richtersveld

I find it very flattering to be the first one to make a review for Richtersveld. I still wonder why it was not listed as a mixed site (cultural and …

Prambanan by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Prambanan (Inscribed)

Prambanan

Prambanan Temple Compounds got inscribed under two criteria: as a masterpiece of human creative genius, and as an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble that represents a significant stage in …

Melaka and George Town by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Melaka and George Town (Inscribed)

Melaka and George Town

As much as there isn't much noise being made about George Town, and that unanimous praises are given to Melaka, I was surprised to find out that the former component …

Lenggong Valley by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Lenggong Valley (Inscribed)

Lenggong Valley

I was able to visit this site last April 2012, prior to its inscription as a WHS. By that time, I didn't even know that it was in the T-list! …

Sangiran Early Man Site by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Sangiran Early Man Site (Inscribed)

Sangiran Early Man Site

The Sangiran Early Man Site may not be as popular a destination as its neighboring W.H.Sites Prambanan and Borobudur. Nevertheless, to be fair, it is a well-maintained museum of great …

Ayutthaya by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Ayutthaya (Inscribed)

Ayutthaya

The challenge posed by this site is to make sense out of the scattered remains of the capital of a former strong Southeast Asian empire. Its complete name Phra Si …

Macao by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Macao (Inscribed)

Macao

I visited Macao during the cold month of December. Suffice to say that I managed to visit all properties inscribed as its historic monuments. I stayed here for two days …

Etruscan Necropolises by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Etruscan Necropolises (Inscribed)

Etruscan Necropolises

I went to Cerveteri - Necropolis through a bus ride to the town, and a relatively short walk from the terminal to the site. Firsty, these are perhaps the oldest …

Gunung Mulu by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Gunung Mulu (Inscribed)

Gunung Mulu

There might be no other "mega" caves system in the world that can compare to the grandness and the diversity that Gunung Mulu can offer. Surprisingly, my 3-day visit there …

Angkor by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Angkor (Inscribed)

Angkor

For some reasons, I appreciated Angkor Wat better in the afternoon - at sunset - than during the popular and obligatory sunrise visit where all tourists to Angkor are expected …

Preah Vihear Temple by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Preah Vihear Temple (Inscribed)

Preah Vihear Temple

When I found out that it was possible to visit the temple on a day trip from Siem Reap, I immediately grabbed the opportunity while the site is again peaceful …

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean … (Inscribed)

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River

I really enjoyed this place a lot. After all, in general, Palawan as whole is truly a pristine paradise. Getting to the site is already an experience in itself as …

Kinabalu Park by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Kinabalu Park (Inscribed)

Kinabalu Park

There are two vantage points where a traveler can see the inscribed area --- the National Park Headquarters, and Poring Hot Springs in Ranau(What people say about Poring Hot Spring …

Baroque Churches by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Baroque Churches (Inscribed)

Baroque Churches

I am fortunate enough to be residing just 3 houses behind Paoay church -considered as the best example of earthquake baroque architecture. I have seen the four churches and each …

Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Rice Terraces of the Philippi… (Inscribed)

Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras

I just recently came from a trip in Ifugao. I was lucky enough to have been guided by a British friend of mine who owns an inn in Uhaj (overseeing …

Vigan by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Vigan (Inscribed)

Vigan

The reason why many people can't seem to appreciate Vigan is because they just zoom in to Calle Crisologo - forgetting that the the whole town is inscribed as WHS. …

Chocolate Hills Natural Monument by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero

Chocolate Hills Natural Monum… (On tentative list)

Chocolate Hills Natural Monument

Definitely a must-see. I went here last November 2011. The Chocolate Hills are truly a world wonder. This hills are actually coral limestone-karst domes, believed to be underwater millions of …

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