Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Market, being one of the best-known attractions in Bangkok, was high on our list of places to visit. Shopping was a priority (Sorry Jules, you were outnumbered by the … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: ESCAPE
Sometimes, escaping the chaos of the city can be a good thing. A weekend in the mountains can definitely be refreshing! This is my entry to this week’s photo challenge. … Continue reading
Bangkok: A Getaway with Friends
Four years ago, my family and I visited the Thai capital, Bangkok. Though the wonderful sights impressed us, we never fell in love with the city. Looking back, perhaps it … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: PATTERN
I was privileged enough to visit Binuatan Creations in Puerto Princesa during my second visit to Palawan. Not only do you get to watch their employees weave, you get a … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day, Mama!
This blog has always been centered on travel. Yet today, I would like to dedicate a portion of this blog to my mother, who never failed to love me for the … Continue reading
A Weekend in Baler
A weekend and an ambition to learn to surf brought me and my friends to a fourth-class municipality in the Philippines: Baler. Initially, we had to choose whether to hire … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: CULTURE
While I am not fully aware of the reasons why, I often find the lighting of the incense sticks deeply rooted in the Chinese tradition. This photo, taken in Ngong … Continue reading
El Nido: Sights along the Shore
Day 3 in El Nido: we had nothing to do. We only had the entire morning to spend, so it left us with very few options. Initially, my brother and … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: UP
No matter how little these gigantic twin towers make me feel, they never fail to amaze me. They’re stunningly beautiful, especially at night. Too bad I didn’t have a good … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: COLOR
It was my first time to visit Chatuchak Market in Bangkok. From the variety of handicrafts to the array of clothing to various aroma of food sold along the streets, … Continue reading
Where to Eat in Puerto Princesa
While most tours in Puerto Princesa offer free lunch, dinners are usually a food fest for the travelers. This post will be a work in progress — I’ll be updating … Continue reading
Puerto Princesa: D.I.Y. Island Hopping in Honda Bay
Our last day in Puerto Princesa was dedicated entirely for an island hopping experience in Honda Bay. Again, we contacted Ricky Cayapas to provide transport services to bring us from … Continue reading
Puerto Princesa: Boating on the Underground River
We departed Ugong Rock Adventures to continue on our journey to the underground river. Yet we had another detour: lunch. It was included in the tour we paid (PhP 1500 … Continue reading
Travel Theme: MOUNTAINS
While I have never reached the summit of any mountain before, I’ve been lucky to have seen beautiful landscapes of mountains in my life. A huge chunk of which were … Continue reading
Puerto Princesa: Ugong Rock
Recently awarded as one of the new seven wonders of nature, the underground river was high on our list of must-see places in Puerto Princesa. Since there were permits needed … Continue reading
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
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