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β€œAll journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

Wakkoqu: A Kobe Beef Experience

Although it was a short ride from Kyoto to Kobe, we were rushing a bit to get to our destination. We had a lunch reservation at Wakkoqu ANA Hotel at … Continue reading

July 24, 2021 · Leave a comment

A Heritage Walk around Roxas City

From the moment we set foot on the town center, it became clear to us how tiny Roxas City’s historic district was. The jeep dropped us off at the Provincial … Continue reading

November 24, 2016 · Leave a comment

Travel Theme: WILD

I loved how I was able to cross this one off my bucket list this year! I swam with the whale sharks in Oslob, Cebu. It’s one wild, crazy adventure … Continue reading

August 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Travel Theme: SCULPTURE

Perhaps this is one of my favorite themes! I like the variety of artwork involved here — from the traditional to the modern ones. I particularly love outdoor sculptures. πŸ™‚ … Continue reading

July 2, 2013 · 1 Comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: THE SIGN SAYS

Here’s a very funny sign from a watering hole in El Nido! Here’s to wishing you don’t have a very cold-hearted ex, cheers! Click here for more entries on this … Continue reading

June 1, 2013 · 17 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: PATTERN

I was privileged enough to visit Binuatan Creations in Puerto Princesa during my second visit to Palawan. Not only do you get to watch their employees weave, you get a … Continue reading

May 12, 2013 · 7 Comments

Travel Theme: MOUNTAINS

While I have never reached the summit of any mountain before, I’ve been lucky to have seen beautiful landscapes of mountains in my life. A huge chunk of which were … Continue reading

February 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

Travel Theme: Shadows

As always, Ailsa’s travel theme can be quite a challenge for me. I searched and searched and searched for photos — but there’s very little to share with this week’s … Continue reading

February 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Travel Theme: WALLS

Walls evoke Β a feeling of security in all of us. It is familiar. It’s what we see every day. At the same time, walls leave us at awe whenever something … Continue reading

January 29, 2013 · 2 Comments

Travel Theme: GLASS

Sadly, I have never seen a collection of glass sculptures, nor have been so much intrigued to visit a museum for one. I like staring at sculptures, but I like … Continue reading

January 12, 2013 · 2 Comments

Travel Theme: MULTIPLES

An Oscars trophy, anyone? You can always buy a souvenir trophy from Universal Studios Singapore. Or opt to give to the Best Dad, Best Mom, Best Boyfriend, or anything else … Continue reading

January 7, 2013 · 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: BIG

Literally BIG! A bundle of Chinese yuan bills from the 798 Art Zone in Beijing, China. Check other entries of this week’s photo challenge here. You might also like: Weekly … Continue reading

October 12, 2012 · 16 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: HAPPY

I missed doing the photo challenges! I have to say that this week’s theme is one of the most exciting themes I’ve ever done. Here are some of the things … Continue reading

October 6, 2012 · 5 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: NEAR AND FAR

  The windy city, Chicago, in June 2010 — I like the rows of trees setting against the city’s skyline! You can find other entries of the challenge here.

September 8, 2012 · 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: WRONG

  Just another construction site? Nope. This was Ground Zero, taken in Summer 2010. A lot of lives were lost in this very same spot due to a terrorist act: … Continue reading

August 11, 2012 · 3 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: PURPLE

      From cauliflower to various species of plants, purple is easily seen in nature!

July 28, 2012 · 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: INSIDE

Literally inside! Taken from Beijing’s 798 Art Zone, where a cluster of contemporary art objects fill your senses while walking around the alleys and streets.

July 21, 2012 · 19 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: DREAMING

A short boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu, Manukan Island serves as a perfect place to unwind. At the back of the touristy area of the island, the beach is … Continue reading

July 14, 2012 · 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: MOVEMENT

Look to your right, then to your left – crossing the street in Ho Chi Minh City is never a dull moment!

July 7, 2012 · 6 Comments

Hello world!

Hello everyone! I am currently in love with travelling. I am crazy about the idea of quitting my day job, selling all that I own, and giving up (almost) everything … Continue reading

March 11, 2012 · 2 Comments