on anything and everything.
The drive from Greenpoint, Capetown to the Cape of Good Hope was such a scenic one that it did build up the expectations in terms of how beautiful the destination is going to be. Back in my elementary days, I often came across the Cape of Good Hope as part of Philippine history. Bartolomeu Dias… Continue reading travels past: Cape of Good Hope
Set foot again on Boracay island last march 13, 2020, 2 weeks shy of a full 13 years since the 1st time i saw and walked on its world-famous powdery sand. By then, we had seen establishments encroaching into the wide beachfront, staking their claim with cordoned areas for their guests. I also distinctly remember… Continue reading [travels past] Beautiful Boracay
It is a slow ascent to the temple but the shops make it a lot easier for visitors. Eye-catching displays both for souvenirs and street food take attention away from the breathlessness that overtakes you as you trudge towards the beautiful temple. It is supposedly is just a 10 minute walk away but it definitely… Continue reading travels past: Kiyomizudera, the Pure Water Temple
Guam is such a paradise of pristine beaches and breathtaking views like the Puntan Dos Amante or Two Lovers Point. The lookout point at 368 ft offers panoramic view of Tumon Bay. And if you look closely at the crystal clear waters below, you can see marine life just going about their way While the… Continue reading travels past: Puntan Dos Amante
Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is situated in the hills of Corte, Carmen and as the guide said, they are not a zoo but rather a 170-hectare sanctuary. It is home to more than a thousand animals, all pretty much well cared for. Other than animals, it also has a big garden with a variety… Continue reading travels past: Cebu Safari & Adventure Park
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas was not something I expected. By its name alone, I had envisioned seeing fossilized dinosaurs on the drive to the center. Nonetheless, I was pleasantly surprised with what it had to offer. A self-guided drive in the 6.88 km² wide endangered species research and conservation center was… Continue reading travels past: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony is a protected colony for the endangered African penguin. It sits by Boulders bay near picturesque Simon's town. There is a walkway where people can observe the African penguins in their natural habitat. Why visit ? Because of the African penguins, of course! they pretty much are accustomed to all the… Continue reading travels past: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
The National Museum Act passed in 1998 brought the Filipinos a museum that they can be proud of - The National Museum of Natural History. Situated in the Agrifina Circle of the Rizal Park in Manila, it was recently opened to the public last May 18, 2018. Exhibits in the fields of botany, zoology and zoology… Continue reading travels past: (the Philippine) National Museum of Natural History
Masada is an ancient fortress located in Israel's Judean desert overlooking the Dead Sea. It is about 58 meters above sea level although the cliffs rise up to 450 meters. You have 2 options to go up and down - via a cable car or a long winding path. It was built around 30 B.C.… Continue reading travels past: Masada National Park, Israel
The Israeli Museum was a must visit for me simply because i just love museums. Plus, the shrine of the book which houses the dead sea scrolls is there. so that alone is just amazing. The museum sits in the Givat Ram where it is neighbors with the Knesset, the Israeli Supreme Court, the Hebrew… Continue reading travels past: the Israeli Museum
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