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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

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

September 13, 2013 · 8 Comments

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

September 7, 2013 · 7 Comments

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

September 6, 2013 · 3 Comments

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

September 1, 2013 · 8 Comments

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

August 10, 2013 · 13 Comments

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

Oslob: A Nature Trip

After we crossed swimming with the whale sharks off of our list, we stayed put in Oslob to discover other hidden gems of this town. We rented three motorcycles to … Continue reading

July 18, 2013 · 13 Comments

Oslob: Swimming with the Whale Sharks

Getting to Oslob from Dumaguete We awoke before six in the morning, and we were out of the hotel door just a bit after six. We took a tricycle to … Continue reading

July 14, 2013 · 30 Comments

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

July 13, 2013 · 22 Comments

Coco Grove Beach Resort

Siquijor is paradise. I love Palawan, and I think Palawan is great, and I still believe that it has the best beaches in the Philippines, yet Siquijor is also amazing. … Continue reading

July 7, 2013 · 6 Comments

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

July 6, 2013 · 16 Comments

Siquijor: An Unspoiled Paradise

It has almost been two years since I first visited Visayas, when my friends and I went to enjoy the white sand beaches of Bantayan Island, Cebu. A seat sale … Continue reading

July 3, 2013 · 9 Comments

Mt. Ugo Day 2: The Long Trek Down

This is the last post of the series about my Mt. Ugo adventure, if you missed the first and second portions, please click here and here. As they say, when … Continue reading

June 30, 2013 · 3 Comments

Mt. Ugo Day 2: Trekking to the Summit

This is the second portion of the series of posts related to Mt. Ugo. If you missed the first part, please click here. If you wish to see the last … Continue reading

June 23, 2013 · 5 Comments

Mt. Ugo Day 1

I felt a sense of excitement as the weeks drew nearer to the date that we were to climb Mt. Ugo. It would be, after all, my very first mountain-climbing … Continue reading

June 16, 2013 · 5 Comments

Other Must-Try Activities in Bangkok

Apart from the majestic temples and crazy shopping experience, here are some of the things that you shouldn’t miss when in Bangkok: 1. Get a Thai massage. Go around the … Continue reading

June 9, 2013 · 1 Comment

Temples and Ruins in Ayutthaya

I was feeling a little bit hungry by the time we finished visiting Bang Pa-In. I honestly thought that we could find some decent place to eat outside the palace … Continue reading

June 5, 2013 · 4 Comments

Visiting Bang Pa-In

Entering Bang Pa-In was like being transported to somewhere far from Asia. I saw the colonial architecture that resembles buildings of the great European cities (just from TV, I’ve never … Continue reading

June 2, 2013 · 10 Comments

Train Travel: From Bangkok to Bang Pa-In

A good night’s slumber was all we needed to wake up on time for our early morning train travel. The train leaves at 6 in the morning, and that’s the … Continue reading

May 30, 2013 · 2 Comments

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

May 23, 2013 · 13 Comments