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
Puerto Princesa: Sightseeing in the City
To tell you honestly, I rarely get out of Metro Manila to see other places in the Philippines. I know that my country sure has a lot to offer when … Continue reading
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
Macau: Pousada de Mong-Ha
Travelling from Hong Kong to Macau was relatively short, though I felt tired by the time we arrived in Macau. There was the long walk around the Victoria Harbor in … 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
Travel Theme: WALLS
Walls evoke 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
Macau: Colonial Buildings and Great Food
After a night of casinos and lights, we were ready for a day full of Macanese heritage and Portuguese architecture. The first stop that we had was A-Ma Temple. A … 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
Goodbye Hong Kong, Hello Macau!
I should tell you that spending just three days in Hong Kong was barely enough to scratch the surface of this vibrant city. It has so much more to offer … Continue reading
Victoria Peak
Continuing on our exploration of Hong Kong island, we were looking forward to visiting the Victoria Peak. We booked our tickets ahead while we were still in Manila, saving us … 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
Exploring Hong Kong Island
Our second day in Hong Kong was dedicated to seeing Hong Kong island. It’s the island south of the Kowloon peninsula, and it’s where the Central Business District is located. … Continue reading
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
Weekly Photo Challenge: ILLUMINATION
It’s always great to find city skyscrapers light up in front of your eyes! We waited for sunset in Victoria Peak to see Hong Kong from a bird’s eye view … Continue reading
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
Ngong Ping 360
To tell you honestly, I’m not a fan a big cities. Sure, I like how efficient their transportation systems are and how pedestrian-friendly their sidewalks can get, but I don’t … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: RESOLVED
I simply wish to visit more places this year, without the breaking the bank. Sure, I love to travel. Reviewing my expenses for the last year, however, made me realize that … Continue reading
Looking Back
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 … Continue reading
Hong Kong: Before You Go
Tempus fugit was perhaps the favorite phrase of one of my professors in college. Time flies. Indeed, it did. The past weeks flew by in a haze, and now almost … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: SURPRISE
It’s quite difficult to actually pick a photo for the challenge this week. I don’t bring a camera with me most of the time, and my cellphone remains to be … Continue reading
