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…
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A Chance Encounter with Vincent Van Gogh
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…
How About Walking the Camino de Santiago in 2012?
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…
2011: A Good Year for Travel
After finally listing down all the places I went to in 2011, I still couldn’t believe how I have managed to go to so many places given my load at work and in grad school. Indeed, 2011 was a year of great blessings! I haven’t blogged about many of these trips yet but let me…
7 Excellent Gifts for a Pinay Traveller
So since Christmas is “partly” about the gifts, here’s a round-up of the excellent travel-related gifts I received this year. What great blessings indeed! 7. Grooming Travel Kit Now I don’t have to pack and unpack the nail clippers and tweezers every time there’s a trip! This set is perfectly compact and comes in an…