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Travel Plans 2016

Wishing for the Best in 2016

Posted on January 21, 2016March 30, 2020 by Karen

Admittedly, 2015 was so kind to me. I was able to travel to a dream destination, Japan, took advantage of the great stopover program in Seoul, and traveled from coast to coast in the United States. Furthermore, I finally crossed that local yet world-class destination, Boracay, off my list. Thank you, 2015! As I booked my…

Hello 2015!

Posted on January 31, 2015August 10, 2016 by Karen

A new year has begun. A month is almost over. 2015 is flying so fast — there’s no denying it. Manila was preoccupied with the Pope’s visit a few weeks back. I attempted to see the Pope and attend the mass at Luneta, but I failed to endure the rain and crowds of unruly people…

When Quitting is Winning

Posted on June 16, 2014August 10, 2016 by Karen

They say that quitters never win, and winners do not quit. It’s easy to believe it at first, after all, who are we to defy that famous notion? But it’s not always the case. Perhaps everyone reaches a point when you question what you’re doing with your life. I’m not yet too old to enter…

Food, Friends, Future

Posted on May 9, 2014August 10, 2016 by Karen

“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber I quit my job almost a month ago. I wish I could tell you that I’m fitting my life into a backpack to travel the world, but I’m not. I’m simply moving forward with my life, finally. As of this writing,…

Delayed Cebu Pacific Flight

Why I Never Want to Fly with Cebu Pacific Again

Posted on March 10, 2014April 1, 2020 by Karen

If you’ve traveled to the Philippines, you might be aware that there are only three major airlines dominating the air transportation sector — Philippine Airlines (which also manages PAL Express), Cebu Pacific (who bought Tiger Airways recently) and Air Asia (which merged with Zest Airways). PAL and CebuPac are the nation’s flag carriers, the latter…

My 2014 Travel Bucket List

Posted on January 31, 2014May 21, 2015 by Karen

As the new year unravels, it was again time to reflect on one’s life, accomplishments and future. Being a traveler at heart, not a day passes by without me thinking of my next destination, or planning the far-fletched dreams of going to Europe or having an adventure in South America. Yet, the beginning of this…

Thank you, everyone!

Posted on November 16, 2013August 10, 2016 by Karen

I woke up early Friday last week to prepare going to work. My job usually requires me to be in the office by 10 in the morning, yet on that day, we were given the option to work early. Sleepily, I made my way through the usually long line for the train and headed to…

Lal Bagh Gardens, Bangalore

Looking Back on my 23rd Year

Posted on September 18, 2013April 1, 2020 by Karen

It’s that time of year when I have to bid farewell to the past and look forward to all the things to come. Last Saturday was my birthday – the first one I celebrated outside the country and away from my family. Nevertheless, I was happy to have experienced it in an Indian way! (More…

Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day, Mama!

Posted on May 12, 2013April 2, 2020 by Karen

This blog has always been centered on travel. Yet today, I would like to dedicate a portion of this blog to my mother, who never failed to love me for the past 23 years of my existence. If you ever come across this, Ma, know that despite my stubbornness, I have always loved you. I’ve taken…

Looking Back

Posted on December 31, 2012April 2, 2020 by Karen

The year 2012 has been a memorable one — some good, others not so. There were happy times, yet there were a lot of bumps along the way. As the year draws to an end

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