Back in Midtown: On Top of the Rock
Because it was still early, we took the subway to Midtown. It’s here in Midtown where a lot of Manhattan’s tourist attractions lie: the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times … Continue reading
Lower Manhattan: Civic Center and 9/11 Memorial
Many people would cringe when I say this, but I don’t like New York City. Not that I hate the mad rush, nor do I hate cities, it’s just that … Continue reading
Brooklyn’s Best: New York Pizza and Brooklyn Bridge
From Philadelphia, it was an easy 2-hour ride to New York City. It would be here where we’d catch the plane for a flight back home, ending our trip across America. … Continue reading
Walking around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
It was just a weekend getaway, but a memorable one nonetheless. To be honest, this second visit to Baltimore made me appreciate the city in a deeper sense than seeing … Continue reading
Enjoying Spring at Longwood Gardens
“Oh, it’s just a time when families go out of town,” answered a relative I asked what the fuss the Memorial Day weekend brings. It was designed to commemorate the … Continue reading
Closer to Nature at Letchworth State Park
The beauty of going back to places you’ve once been to is the discovery of more places. I oncee read somewhere that the more you travel, the more you realize … Continue reading
Spring Blooms: Rochester’s Lilac Festival
The freezing temperatures were mostly gone, and the warmth of summer was beginning to settle. Rochester’s abundance of snow was nowhere to be seen. In spring, the countryside was starting … Continue reading
Chicago: Blown away by the Windy City
As I was wandering around Wat Po in 2013, it suddenly dawned on me how fortunate I was. The far-fetched dream of visiting places outside the Philippines has become a … Continue reading
Enjoying the California Zephyr in Coach
Who wouldn’t want his own room in the sleeper car when you ride across America in the California Zephyr? Nobody. It’s one thing to see great views, but being comfortable … Continue reading
California Zephyr: The Best Train Journey in the US
Having had very limited experiences in taking long-distance trains, I was antsy when we finally boarded the California Zephyr, the train taking us from Emeryville to Chicago. It would take … Continue reading
My Favorite Experiences in San Francisco
San Francisco has thousands of things to do and a few great places to explore. From its beautiful waters and hilly cityscape, and from great food scene to the contemporary … Continue reading
Arts and Eats in The Mission
I could not complete my tales about San Francisco without paying tribute to the Mission District. It was here, after all, where my family and I stayed the longest while in the … Continue reading
Ocean Meets Bay: Sights along San Francisco’s Waters
Strangely, the Pacific Ocean now lay on my left, the opposite of how I viewed it from the Philippines. Modern houses on the Sunset District lined the scenic route, a … Continue reading
First Time in San Francisco
I left my heart in San Francisco…well, at least a portion of it. The City by the Bay is perhaps one of my favorite places in the US. After spending a … Continue reading
We meet again, United States!
It’s strange somehow to realize how things turn out the way they are. Almost a year ago, when I tendered my resignation, I never knew where exactly to go. I … Continue reading
Kyoto: Sakura, Ginkaku-ji and Path of Philosophy
It was time to say goodbye. As much as I would’ve wanted to stay, all trips have an end. Sadly, the end came too soon. Yet the end was wonderful. … Continue reading
Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera and Southern Higashiyama
Following our morning and early afternoon spent in the northern and central parts of the city, it was time for Southern Higashiyama. From Nijo Castle, we took the bus traversing … Continue reading
Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle
After spending our first (tiring) day in western Japan, we decided to spend our second day closer to home. It was time for Kyoto. Kyoto was actually our main reason … Continue reading
Himeji, Hiroshima and Miyajima in One Day
Japan gave us a cold welcome, literally. While the temperature soared during the first half of March, it suddenly dropped by the time we arrived. Yet, our short stay made … Continue reading
Japan is amazing!
It has been barely a week since I got back from this wonderful country, but I cannot help think about the next time I’ll visit. Truth be told, I was … Continue reading
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