It’s almost summer! And although the temperature has not reached dizzying heights yet, one can almost feel summer slowly creeping in. Enjoying summer holidays on the beach is something I look forward to. So lately, I’ve been fantasizing about where I can spend my precious vacation leave this year. Here are a few places I’d…
Author: PinayTraveller
Japan in My Prayers
I was heartbroken to see the devastation in Japan last Friday. But I was also full of admiration as I watched the Japanese handle the crisis with such quiet dignity. Here’s an article by Nicholas Kristof for The New York Times explaining how the Japanese ‘tough it out’ during trying times. (Thank you to Mabel…
Top Things to Do in Barcelona
My Barcelona Top 5 7 Barcelona is one of my favorite European cities, second only to Lisbon which tops my list. It is vibrant and pulsates with life. Walking around its streets and narrow alleyways, it’s easy to understand why travellers fall in love with it so quickly and so passionately. Here is my list…
War Dances in the Cordilleras to be ‘Toned Down’: Are You Kidding Me?
This news article infuriated me. Why would anyone try to restrict a perfectly harmless tradition? The tourism department has called on Cordillerans to tone down the presentation of war dances to avoid imparting the wrong impression that some tribes still practice tribal wars giving the impression that the region is not a safe place to…
Pinay Traveller Discussion Forum Now Up!
Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I have created a discussion forum where everyone can post questions, travel tips, itineraries and general travel advice. I hope this will help us in gathering information about our travels or just generally getting to know each other. Just click on the FORUM tab above,…