Marooned in my tiny office somewhere in Quezon City, I cannot help but fantasize about where I’d go if I were to win the Lotto. And since summer is just around the corner, the Mediterranean islands quickly come to mind–especially Italy’s Capri, Greece’s Santorini and Spain’s Mallorca. The beautiful island of Capri has been […]
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 […]
Dare I say it out loud? “I will walk the Camino de Santiago this year.” There. I said it. With so many things happening last year, my dream of walking The Way was relegated to the bottom of my list of “Things To Do Eventually”. But this year feels different. This year feels right. I […]
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 […]
“You asked me once… if I knew what fado is I told you I didn’t know You got surprised… without knowing what to say I lied at that moment. I told you I didn’t know. But now I’m going to tell you…” -Tudo isso é fado, Amalia Rodrigues The second act is about to begin. […]