We went camping. And I remembered reading a book about a shepherd’s journey where it mentioned that “beauty is a great seducer of men.” (The Alchemist, Paulo Coehlo) Well, just look at the photo below. This is Camp Papasi with green luscious vegetation, cold spring water, clean and at its…
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‘ A quick escape to the beach was not so hard to achieve. For two (2) and a half hours one-way drive from Manila, we went to Ternate Cavite. Katungkulan Beach Sitio Calumpang, Sapang 1, Ternate Cavite Entrance Fee: 100 No parking Fee Cottage: Php 750/ 500/ 350 / 150…
Pink luggage in tow, I head on to Taipei Main Station (TMS) from Taoyuan International Airport. I was excited and nervous at the same time. This was my first ever solo trip out of my country. Where have I been? What did I do? 1. Watch sunset while binge eating…
Woke up in a dark room with ear plugs on and with eye mask turned head band. Grabbed my towel and tiptoed to the shower room. In just a few minutes, I was dancing in the tune of Frank Sinatra’s fly me to the moon. Half an hour later, I…
Old city streets, aging buildings, busy port, urban malls, green hills, white beach. All of these within reach in my favorite summer city, Kota Kinabalu. I kept remembering Gandalf when I got here. He said, “all that is gold does not glitter.” (Fellowship of the ring, Lord of the rings,…
“Not all who wander are lost.” Gandalf, Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien When was the last time you spent a night star-gazing, the last time you camped out with your family, shared stories personally and not just through social media? When was the last time…
Fun-Inn Taipei Few minutes walk from Ximen Station, not far from the famous Ximending Youth District, and close to shops where traditional Taiwanese foods are. Glad I found a budget-friendly hostel where everything was accessible. Hot and cold shower, fast internet, clean bed, helpful receptionists and spacious lounge for meeting…
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. – Benjamin Franklin Estimated conversion RM 1 = PHP 14 1. Kota Kinabalu (KK) Wetland Centre I think of mangroves like a sanctuary for creatures who live in part salty and part fresh water. Snapping…