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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
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
The Philippines is stepping up its game in terms of museums with the recent opening of the National Museum of Natural History. While it is a long way from the extensive collections of other noted Natural History Museums in the likes of London, New York, it is a pretty good start. Walking up the steps… Continue reading [Philippines] National Museum of Natural History
Camiguin, Philippines. an island borne of fire. of 2 active volcanoes, with the younger one being called the Old Volcano. an island where hot springs and cold springs abound, where you can take your pick from different types of beaches - white sand, black sand, pebble beaches. the waters are just pristine and clear. … Continue reading travels past: Camiguin
may 31, 2013.while not born in cebu, i practically spent most of my life here in the queen city of the south. but as is the usual case, one has the tendency to take things for granted when one believes they are quite accessible.gabii sa kabilin as organized by RAFI is a good way to… Continue reading gabii sa kabilin (2013)
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
sumilon island is but a 3-hour scenic drive + a 15 minute boat ride away from cebu city. for such a gem, it is relatively easy to get to. and because of my bluewaters indulgence membership, it was pretty much affordable. it is a near-perfect way to spend the weekend with family and friends where… Continue reading a day in paradise – sumilon island
traveling always gives me the time to reset and/or readjust my views.i had such a chance when my family recently went to el nido, palawan. the road to el nido is long ( roughly 4-6 hours depending on your transportation mode), winding and not always smoothly paved.such long trips, especially on cramped accommodations like a… Continue reading road to somewhere
my sister and i are the DIY type when it comes to travel.there is nothing like freely exploring a new place on your own,armed with a map and googled travel tips.and best of all, it helps keep budget to a minimum.planning for the family vacation to puerto princesa and el nido though was a different… Continue reading palawan: eco-tourism done right
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