Weekly Photo Challenge: HABIT
This habit of mine never really started until I was in college. With the need to stay awake to cram studying at night, and another need to stay awake for … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: SEA
Perhaps one of the perks of living in an archipelago is being surrounded by beautiful, unspoiled beaches. I have been blessed to have visited some of the Philippines’ best beaches … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: FOCUS
A huge chunk of a genuine travel experience is the food that we eat during the journey. I must admit that I don’t bother bringing out the camera when the … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: ONE SHOT, TWO WAYS
Since I bought my camera, a lot of photo opportunities have come along my way. Being the beginner that I am, I usually have to take several photos to determine … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: FORESHADOW
Arriving early in Baler, we had a glimpse of the surfing adventure waiting for us. Here were the waves foreshadowing the fun we were about to have! More on this … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: MASTERPIECE
Indeed, the most amazing pieces are created not by human beings, but one far greater than us. Nature’s beauty is something so wonderful, that we can’t even begin to analyze … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: THE GOLDEN HOUR
How can I ever forget the most amazing sunrise I’ve seen in my life? It was on the second day of our trek to Mt. Ugo in Benguet, when I … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: NOSTALGIC
Most train travels evoke a sense of nostalgia in everyone, including my friend Jo here. This photo was taken on our way to Bang Pa-In from Bangkok. Perhaps it’s the … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: COMPANIONABLE
I was losing hope of finding something to post for this week’s photo challenge when I came across this photo in my files. This was taken in the 798 Art … Continue reading
Bangkok Temples (Part 2)
This is the second portion of my post on Bangkok temples. If you missed the first part, please click here. Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace Entrance Fee: 500 … Continue reading
Bangkok Temples (Part 1)
Being the Thailand’s capital, Bangkok gets more than its fair share of magnificent temples. I’ve gone to a lot of temples over the years, and I believe that this city … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: ESCAPE
Sometimes, escaping the chaos of the city can be a good thing. A weekend in the mountains can definitely be refreshing! This is my entry to this week’s photo challenge. … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: CULTURE
While I am not fully aware of the reasons why, I often find the lighting of the incense sticks deeply rooted in the Chinese tradition. This photo, taken in Ngong … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: UP
No matter how little these gigantic twin towers make me feel, they never fail to amaze me. They’re stunningly beautiful, especially at night. Too bad I didn’t have a good … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: COLOR
It was my first time to visit Chatuchak Market in Bangkok. From the variety of handicrafts to the array of clothing to various aroma of food sold along the streets, … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: FORWARD
I was out of shape when I climbed the Great Wall. I knew that you didn’t have to be perfectly fit, but somehow you need to a tiny bit of … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: HOME
In May 2012, we visited Taman Mini, a park in Jakarta where Indonesian culture is showcased. Houses all across the country are represented here, and the one below definitely caught … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: UNIQUE
My mom and some relatives and I headed out of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to grab some lunch. While we were resting at the steps, we noticed this unique … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: LOVE
January is flying by so fast. It’s almost love month! I wanted to put the Taj Mahal here, unfortunately I haven’t been to India yet so as to have the … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: BEYOND
One of the places I loved the most in Beijing was the park behind the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park. Climbing on its hill gave me the spectacular view of the … Continue reading