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

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 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

Weekly Photo Challenge: THE SIGN SAYS

Here’s a very funny sign from a watering hole in El Nido! Here’s to wishing you don’t have a very cold-hearted ex, cheers! Click here for more entries on this … Continue reading

June 1, 2013 · 17 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 (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

Bangkok Temples: Wat Pho and Wat Arun

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

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

May 19, 2013 · 10 Comments

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

May 19, 2013 · 17 Comments

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

May 18, 2013 · 16 Comments

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

May 12, 2013 · 7 Comments

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

May 12, 2013 · 7 Comments

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

April 28, 2013 · 13 Comments

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

April 27, 2013 · 37 Comments