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    There is too much beauty in the world, and I aim to explore as much as I can. Memories of my travels are my treasures.

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    Where do I even begin describing what I feel? Art and writing as a form expression – and meditation are some of my ways. Here are my blogs…

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    My blogs on the my love and appreciation of the worlds=s inhabitants, and how I make the most of fitting in to make the world a better place.

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Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Pathways

Amidst busy surroundings I zone out and imagine I’m in these places

Published January 19, 2019
Categorized as Nature, Photo Challenges, Travel Tagged Challenge, explore, Friendly Friday, Nature, photography, Travel, walk

Bikes and Trails

Trail
A bike trail next to McKinley Hill

Next to walking, riding bicycles is my favorite way to travel

Published December 23, 2018
Categorized as Travel Tagged bicycle, explore, lifestyle, Travel

Weekend Market: Street Meet, Makati

Sunday market
Sunday night market

My first impression of Makati’s Street Meet night market

Published December 13, 2018
Categorized as About Me Tagged discovering, experience, explore, food, Makati, market, Philippines, shopping, walk, weekend

A Week in Bantayan

Sta Fe Bantayan
White sand and blue sea

Here’s a recap of a nature-filled week spent on Bantayan Island, Cebu

Published December 6, 2018
Categorized as Advocacy, Nature, Travel Tagged Bantayan, beach, Cebu, environment, experience, explore, Nature, Philippines, volunteering, white sand

Sagada: Take Two

Sagada in the morning
Clouds and mountains

My second trip to Sagada, Mt Province. Same excitement, new discoveries.

Published November 27, 2018
Categorized as Nature, Travel Tagged explore, long drive, Luzon, mountains, Mt Province, Philippines, revisiting, Sagada, Travel, Travel Diary, vacation

One Way or Another

Path
a trail in the woods

My response to sonofabeach96’s Which Way Challenge

Published November 23, 2018
Categorized as About Me, Photo Challenges, Travel Tagged answers, explore, japan, Kyoto, memories, road, thoughts, tokyo, Travel, walk, way

Bomod-Ok Falls, Sagada

Bomod-Ok
Bomod-Ok Falls

Trekking to the beautiful Bomod-Ok falls in Sagada

Published November 22, 2018
Categorized as Nature, Travel Tagged adventure, Culture, discovering, experience, explore, family, long drive, Nature, Philippines, Sagada, Travel, vacation, walk

VegFest 2018

Vegan
Basmati with glazed tofu

A weekend volunteering, and exploring the Veg Fest 2018 at the BGC Arts Center.

Published November 18, 2018
Categorized as About Me, Advocacy Tagged experience, explore, festival, food, lifestyle, market, shopping, Vegan, volunteering, weekend

Two Days in San Diego

sunset
sunset view at the Embarcadero, San Diego

Here is a recap of my fun-filled 2 days in San Diego, California spent with my relatives.

Published November 12, 2018
Categorized as Travel Tagged California, discovering, explore, family, long drive, San Diego, Travel, Travel Diary, USA, walk, weekend

Two Weeks in Chicago

Cloud Gate
The Bean, an iconic structure in Chicago's Millennium Park

Getting to know Chicago more up close and personal during my 2 week visit this year.

Published November 5, 2018
Categorized as Art, Travel Tagged Chicago, discovering, explore, family, illinois, Millennium Park, museum, park, Riverwalk, Travel, Travel Diary, USA, walk

Five Faves from a blissful weekend in Sagada

backyard
remnants of our hostel's bonfire

Sagada will always be close to my heart. Here are my five favorite places and things to do in Sagada.

Published November 2, 2018
Categorized as Nature, Travel Tagged adventure, Banaue Rice Terraces, Culture, explore, family, food, heritage, long drive, Nature, Sagada, top 5, Travel, weekend

Five Faves in South Melbourne Market

Padre Coffee
Padre Coffee at the South Melbourne Market

Here’s why whenever I’m in Melbourne, it’s always a thrill going to South Melbourne Market for a weekend shopping.

Published October 29, 2018
Categorized as Travel Tagged australia, coffee, experience, explore, family, flower shop, food, market, Melbourne, shopping, thrift shop, top 5, Top Five, Travel

A Side Trip to Montreal

tulips
Oh the flowers of Montreal

Here’s what I think of Montreal, Quebec – my most favorite city in Canada to date.

Published October 24, 2018
Categorized as Art, Nature, Travel Tagged adventure, Art, Canada, cathedral, church, explore, French, metro, Montreal, Nature, Quebec, solo trip, subway, Travel

Take Me Back to El Nido

Secret Beach
Secret Beach, El Nido, Palawan

Here’s what I think of El Nido, Philippines: the best beach holiday I’ve had this year.

Published October 11, 2018
Categorized as Nature, Travel Tagged beach, El Nido, explore, island hopping, Palawan, Philippines, snorkeling, sunset, Travel, Travel Diary, weekend

Five Fave Things to Do In and Around Baler, Aurora

Baler
Baler Town landmark

My first travel blog, about the things I enjoyed most during my trip to Baler, Aurora.

Published September 27, 2018
Categorized as Travel Tagged Aurora Province, Baler, Cacao Farm, experience, explore, Learn Surf, long drive, Mad Travel PH, surfing, top 5, Travel, Travel Diary, trek, Tribe, Vegan

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