Category Archives: VIAJES
A Wedding in Sugarlandia
Last April, one of my closest friends in my undergraduate block, Nicole, was married in her family’s picturesque farm in Silay, Negros to her handsome architect boyfriend Dos. Nicole became a close friend in college for reasons only fate can … Continue reading
Half a day in Intramuros: Must Visit Places and Must Dos
Due to the massive urban sprawl Manileños have been experiencing at a rapid rate these past few decades, more and more are physically being distant from the historic center of the city. This creates for a lot of citizens a … Continue reading
Diwali and Elegant South Mumbai
A NIGHT IN SOUTH MUMBAI We came in time for the Diwali, the Festival of Lights and a time of family reunions and gift-giving for Hindus. On the eve of the Diwali, our counterparts graciously took us to South Mumbai, … Continue reading
INDIA 2015
One of the most unexpected trips I’ve ever had was my business trip to India last year. I went with my team mate (and also, school batch mate) Francis. We were tasked to monitor a project and create positive rapport … Continue reading
2015: A Memorable Year of Travel
“Traveler”. Numerous folks these days call themselves by the said label. With beautiful (filtered or “no filter”) photos that showcase the different wonders of our planet, people these days share on social media their love for visiting new places, tasting … Continue reading
Bangkok Must-Do: Chao Phraya River Tour
Almost all of the major cities in the world trace their beginnings to settlements located along riverbanks or near bodies of water. The water served as means for transportation and a conduit for commerce. Water was and remains to be … Continue reading
Visita Iglesia 2015: Ars et Fides
Visita Iglesia, an ancient Roman practice of visiting 7 or 14 devotional churches as a form of penitence, is traditionally done on Maundy Thursday after the Mass of Our Lord’s Supper. Pious activities during the Visita Iglesia may include reciting … Continue reading
Visit the Philippines 2015: Pearl of the Orient Seas
I am a proud agent in the enterprise of Philippine tourism and heritage preservation. Although I facilitate my tours on freelance, by-request-only terms, I still actively promote our heritage, culture and history through my works as a writer. But more … Continue reading
Mt. Pinatubo’s crater: beauty, tragedy and grandeur
In the great scheme of things, many events cannot be explained. This past weekend, my college blockmates and I climbed Mt. Pinatubo, an apparently squat volcano. We all had initial perceptions of an imposing, terrifying, dark mountain that was waiting … Continue reading
Laguna de Bay Trip: Provincial Charm, History and Art
Whew! It has been a while. Lately, I’ve been focusing my blogging time on Cuchara Tenedor, my new food blog. Well, going back, this post will be about my family’s two trips around Laguna. We haven’t really completed the so-called … Continue reading
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