Things I Learned from Traveling across the United States
I never expected to explore the U.S. again, but I am happy that I did. A bittersweet feeling enveloped me as I boarded my plane in JFK — grateful for a … Continue reading
Back in Midtown: On Top of the Rock
Because it was still early, we took the subway to Midtown. It’s here in Midtown where a lot of Manhattan’s tourist attractions lie: the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times … Continue reading
Brooklyn’s Best: New York Pizza and Brooklyn Bridge
From Philadelphia, it was an easy 2-hour ride to New York City. It would be here where we’d catch the plane for a flight back home, ending our trip across America. … Continue reading
Walking around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
It was just a weekend getaway, but a memorable one nonetheless. To be honest, this second visit to Baltimore made me appreciate the city in a deeper sense than seeing … Continue reading
Enjoying Spring at Longwood Gardens
“Oh, it’s just a time when families go out of town,” answered a relative I asked what the fuss the Memorial Day weekend brings. It was designed to commemorate the … Continue reading
Tummy Travel: Reading Terminal Market
What the heck are we going to do in Reading Terminal? It was the very thought that raced through my mind the first time I heard about the place. My … Continue reading
Walking around Philadelphia
Six hours after leaving Rochester, we finally reached Philadelphia, our home on the east coast for the next couple of weeks. The city welcomed us with such warmth that I … Continue reading
Spring Blooms: Rochester’s Lilac Festival
The freezing temperatures were mostly gone, and the warmth of summer was beginning to settle. Rochester’s abundance of snow was nowhere to be seen. In spring, the countryside was starting … Continue reading
Beyond Rochester: From Flying to Finger Lakes
The barren branches of trees were seemingly endless as we traveled from Chicago to Rochester. The car ride was long, but was almost uneventful except for a short stop in … Continue reading
Chicago: Blown away by the Windy City
As I was wandering around Wat Po in 2013, it suddenly dawned on me how fortunate I was. The far-fetched dream of visiting places outside the Philippines has become a … Continue reading
Enjoying the California Zephyr in Coach
Who wouldn’t want his own room in the sleeper car when you ride across America in the California Zephyr? Nobody. It’s one thing to see great views, but being comfortable … Continue reading
California Zephyr: The Best Train Journey in the US
Having had very limited experiences in taking long-distance trains, I was antsy when we finally boarded the California Zephyr, the train taking us from Emeryville to Chicago. It would take … Continue reading
My Favorite Experiences in San Francisco
San Francisco has thousands of things to do and a few great places to explore. From its beautiful waters and hilly cityscape, and from great food scene to the contemporary … Continue reading
Enjoying Spring at the Golden Gate Park
West of the city lies the Golden Gate Park, a huge green refuge of locals from the city life. Trees towered above you and sprawling open areas were available for … Continue reading
Ocean Meets Bay: Sights along San Francisco’s Waters
Strangely, the Pacific Ocean now lay on my left, the opposite of how I viewed it from the Philippines. Modern houses on the Sunset District lined the scenic route, a … Continue reading
First Time in San Francisco
I left my heart in San Francisco…well, at least a portion of it. The City by the Bay is perhaps one of my favorite places in the US. After spending a … Continue reading
We meet again, United States!
It’s strange somehow to realize how things turn out the way they are. Almost a year ago, when I tendered my resignation, I never knew where exactly to go. I … Continue reading
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