Where to Eat in El Nido
It was strange that I felt out of place in El Nido. Though it’s still part of the Philippines, though I speak the language, and though I look like everybody … 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
El Nido Tour A
It was a hot and humid day, perfect time to laze on the beach, yet the sea was restless and the waves were stronger than ever. It was Tour A’s … 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
El Nido Tour C
It was a pity that I didn’t get to visit El Nido the first time I traveled to Palawan. There just wasn’t enough time to squeeze everything in. I loved … 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
Weekly Photo Challenge: FORWARD
I was out of shape when I climbed the Great Wall. I knew that you didn’t have to be perfectly fit, but somehow you need to a tiny bit of … 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
Travel Theme: WALLS
Walls evoke a feeling of security in all of us. It is familiar. It’s what we see every day. At the same time, walls leave us at awe whenever something … Continue reading
Macau: Colonial Buildings and Great Food
After a night of casinos and lights, we were ready for a day full of Macanese heritage and Portuguese architecture. The first stop that we had was A-Ma Temple. A … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: LOVE
January is flying by so fast. It’s almost love month! I wanted to put the Taj Mahal here, unfortunately I haven’t been to India yet so as to have the … Continue reading
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