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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
