A Weekend in Hampi (Part 2)
Aided with a map, we managed to decide which places to visit next. The first goal was to visit the Lotus Mahal and the Elephant Stables. It was quite difficult … Continue reading
A Weekend in Hampi (Part 1)
India is vast, and the sights to see are varied. There are gardens, lakes, rivers, ancient ruins, palaces, and temples. Name it – they almost have it all. It was … Continue reading
A Day in Mysore (Part 2)
After seeing Chamundi Hill, we went back down to the center of town. We headed to a non-vegetarian restaurant to have lunch. The restaurant was part of a hotel, and … Continue reading
A Day in Mysore (Part 1)
On my birthday, we decided to see the city of Mysore, about 150 kilometers from Bangalore. The day started at around 7:30, and we planned to go back to the … Continue reading
Looking Back on my 23rd Year
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 … Continue reading
First Day in India
Last Sunday, I had the chance to visit Bangalore city center. I’m here for work, and as such I’m staying in Electronics City, about 18 kilometers from the center. Joanne … Continue reading
Here I come, India!
This is it! In a few hours, I will be boarding my flight to India. I’m excited, yet at the same time anxious for all the new experiences! There’s a … Continue reading
Dolphin Watching in Panglao and Snorkeling in Balicasag
While we stayed in the island of Panglao, we were unable to go around town as much as we wanted to. Transport around town is scarce, and while there were … Continue reading
Bohol Countryside Tour
There are three big tours currently in place in Bohol: the countryside tour encompassing the main island of Bohol, touring the island of Panglao, and a day full of adventure … Continue reading
Bohol: Loboc River Cruise
Unbeknownst to me, there were actually two river cruises servicing the Loboc river – upstream and downstream. The upstream river cruise is run by the government, featuring local life in … 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
Bohol’s Tarsier Sanctuary
Our next destination was the Tarsier Sanctuary. While I thought that this was owned by the government, it was disproved by Kuya Tata, our driver, who informed us otherwise. It … Continue reading
A Quick Visit to the Chocolate Hills
After a good night’s slumber, we were off to see Bohol. The first stop on our Bohol countryside tour was the Chocolate Hills. We just passed the town of Bilar … 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
At Home at Alona 42 Resort
If your time wasn’t as limited as ours, I would discourage you to take the evening ferry from Cebu to Bohol. The sea was turbulent, and we felt it inside … Continue reading
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
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
D.I.Y. Cebu City Tour
After the weekend getaway with my friends, where we had the chance to visit Siquijor, Dumaguete and Oslob, my family and I went to another trip in Visayas. This time, … 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
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