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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

July 28, 2013 · 11 Comments

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

Dumaguete: Sightseeing in the City

It was sad to leave the comforts of Coco Grove, along with the unspoiled paradise of Siquijor, but we had to. After lunch, we were on the ferry bound for … Continue reading

July 9, 2013 · 7 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

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: COMPANIONABLE

I was losing hope of finding something to post for this week’s photo challenge when I came across this photo in my files. This was taken in the 798 Art … Continue reading

July 1, 2013 · 10 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 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 2)

This is the second portion of my post on Bangkok temples. If you missed the first part, please click here. Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace Entrance Fee: 500 … Continue reading

May 26, 2013 · 5 Comments

Bangkok Temples: Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace

This is the second portion of my post on Bangkok temples. If you missed the first part, please click here. Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace Entrance Fee: 500 … Continue reading

May 26, 2013 · 5 Comments

Bangkok Temples: Wat Pho and Wat Arun

Being the Thailand’s capital, Bangkok gets more than its fair share of magnificent temples.Β  I’ve gone to a lot of temples over the years, and I believe that this city … Continue reading

May 23, 2013 · 13 Comments

Bangkok Temples (Part 1)

Being the Thailand’s capital, Bangkok gets more than its fair share of magnificent temples.Β  I’ve gone to a lot of temples over the years, and I believe that this city … Continue reading

May 23, 2013 · 13 Comments