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walking about in the roman forum was a dream if not for the heat that reminded me that it was all indeed true. i have long wanted to tread in a settlement used by people thousands of years ago. and this was it! the roman forum was the center of roman public life for centuries.… Continue reading travels past: the roman forum
the doumo clock. the only clock that runs the "italian time" i chanced upon this gem when was I was about to leave the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Firenze's main cathedral. the cathedral was in itself imposing from the outside and was as fascinating inside. when i took this shot, it took… Continue reading travels past: the duomo clock
based on the number of trips i have done to a specific country for leisure, it looks like singapore is a favorite. our recent trip ( july 2015 and yes, this is a super late post) had us discover something else to enjoy and just be funny. Sentosa's Trick Eye Museum is a click-bait (… Continue reading Singapore’s trick-eye museum
fresh produce at (near) farm-level prices. when my mom heard about it, i knew i would not hear the end of it (from my sister) if we did not go there at least once. and so off we did, one fine saturday morning. much to my mom's delight, the prices were really too good to… Continue reading farmers market – cebu version
28 March 2015"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." --Helen Kellerto work with a such a skilled and level headed team is a chance not everyone is given. a boisterous set, they were not, save for a few. introverts they may seem but they nonetheless can give you some ribbings. my one year… Continue reading Team (exist) Singtel takes on Badian!
cebu night life has changed tremendously over the years. or perhaps i am just going out more these days. as i am the coffee and dessert type of person, the number of cafes and tea spots sprouting all over the city is such a welcome relief.one such place is the TCC or the The Chocolate… Continue reading The Chocolate Chamber
17 - 18 january 2014Movenpick Hotel and Spa Cebu has been getting a lot of press and thumbs up of late so it has been in my radar for some time now. My baby sis' vacay and my Dad's upcoming birthday were a perfectly good excuses to check it out.Even with the gusty winds that… Continue reading [laag 2014] Mövenpick Hotel and Spa Cebu
22 June 2013. I have always had my eye on this resort for the longest time now. A room sale, a birthday and a honor student's gift was just a perfect excuse to finally experience what Alegre Beach Resort has to offer. I have always enjoyed the drive up to northern Cebu with the smoothly paved roads.… Continue reading Alegre – a fab weekend getaway
06 - 07 April 2013biri is not that easy to reach. not easy but reachable.but good things happen to those who persevere.in the case of biri, it was a long slow boat to catbalogan. samar, a jeepney towards the sleepy town of allen, then a tricycle to lavezares where we finally boarded a small pumpboat… Continue reading Amazingly Beautiful Biri
8 April 2013 Mt. Mayon is just majestic. It is not only popular with tourists but with clouds as well! I believe this is just one way for mother earth, in this case Mt. Mayon, to teach us a thing about patience. so we waited, and waited. while most of the tourist had gone home as the sun… Continue reading mt. mayon and the value of patience
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