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Home in the Metro: MNL Boutique Hostel
It can be difficult to find a place of refuge in Metro Manila. After all, it’s a developing city with crowded streets, honking cars, rambunctious vendors screaming “dibidi!”, and riot bus rides. But visitors who have had enough of Manila’s grind can rest knowing that somewhere in the Business District of this unpredictable city lies … Continue reading »
“The Spirit Carries On”
During my 30-day journey, I experienced a few health scares. The worst one happened when I was in Vang Vieng, Laos. After a 30-minute bike ride, I arrived at a very steep, unpaved road and had to push my bicycle up to get to the very top. Minutes later, I felt like fainting. Though I … Continue reading »
A New Brew in Bago
Saffron Brew, as a new coffee shop in Bago City, Negros Occidental, is an audacious undertaking. But how long will it last? Continue reading »
Rediscover Manila – My On Assignment Contest Entry
Manila changes people and awakens the spirit that has latched onto complacency for so long. Continue reading »
My Letter to a Bohol Virgin
Dear Bohol Virgin. Indeed, this is for you. I know you have your itinerary ready but…you might just like this… Continue reading »
Chasing a Dream and Letting Go
Live your dreams but embrace what life has to offer at the same time. Continue reading »
WhiteMoon Sunset
I finally got to visit the WhiteMoon Bar at the Manila Ocean Park. Continue reading »
A Glimpse of Intramuros, Feb 2012
Intramuros (Latin: within the walls) is the historic centre and oldest district of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. Also known as the Ciudad Murada (Walled City) because of its most famous feature: a nearly three-mile-long circuit of massive stone walls and fortifications that almost completely surrounds the entire district. -Wikitravel It’s unfortunate that … Continue reading »
Of Mountains, Caves, and Beaches
Soundtrack to this escape: Willem de Roo R.E.M. Bachelors of Science Who says you can’t experience all of them in 3 days? We just did and most of all, we accomplished them on a very tight budget. Thursday night. Destination: Bontoc, Mountain Province. A good friend booked us a ride for only Php650 via Cable … Continue reading »
Today is the day
Tonight, we leave for Bontoc in the Mountain Province. We’ll be staying there until Saturday morning, then leave for Sagada which is about a 45 minute ride away. My companions and I have decided to go caving. I’m nervous but very excited because I know that I can handle it (and by the way, my … Continue reading »
Holy Week Destination: Sagada?
This morning, I woke up to a text message that made me think of my mortality. In 2010, I made a “travel bucket list” of places that I would like to visit before I die…or before my legs tell me to stop traveling. One of the places in the list is Sagada. To be honest, … Continue reading »
