Some weeks ago, I was invited by the TV show “Ang Pinaka” to talk about the Top 10 Natural Wonders in the Philippines. Below is a short article about it. Unfortunately, my appearance in this article has been greatly reduced to a few short (and corny) lines. I assure you, though, that I gave a much…
A few years ago, when the business of budget flights to nearby Asian destinations was still at its infancy, I had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to do a Mount Kinabalu flyby aboard a tiny Cessna. I was transitioning from freelance writing and directing to working as a regular slave when the offer to write the pilot…
Hubby and I went for a quick jaunt to Baguio City last weekend. And let me tell you… even if I’ve been to this wonderful city so many times, it never disappoints. The weather is just perfect (17-20 degrees celsius) and the vibe is both energetic and welcoming. If you plan to go to…
First, let me tell you about my love for Vincent Van Gogh. He is one of the few painters I truly admire. Not only was he ahead of his time, he was also a gifted and prolific (letter) writer. That he was a pained and broken man, yet rendered the most vibrant of colors, makes…
Planning your travels for 2012? Consider Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Best Value Destinations. I’m glad Japan, Portugal and Vietnam made the list. It would be nice to personally see Porto, home to the world-famous Porto wine which I love.;) Porto, Portugal The town that put the ‘Port’ in Portugal (as well as the port in…