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2013 Thus Far: The First Quarter

Three months down, many more moons to go. 2013’s first quarter was a mixed bag of family huddles, waiting games, bittersweet reveries and whirlwind peregrinations. And oh, tons of toddler sobs. We stepped foot on six countries with a so-called scheme that’s jotted on sand. Its course we paved as we went, depending on our…

We’re not running away, we’re running towards adventure!

“We’ve only just Bagan.”, Ron of Flip’n Travels playfully coined, referring to our whirlwind Myanmar jaunt. For me and my two-year-old daughter Luna, it was indeed a beginning — it was also our longest journey together without the hubby. Myanmar commenced another family backpacking trip with unknown destinations and an unplanned schedule. Bagan. Where it…

Get Your Summer On: Lagu Beach Blanket Giveaway

“Save the sand. Save the beach.” Last week, during the hubby’s birthday shindig in La Union, we were able to sample a beach blanket that’s proudly Pinoy-made. It repels sand, it’s allergen-free and has quick-dry properties. It’s… Lagu! Did you know that every year Boracay’s shore line is slowly diminishing? Now before you lash out…

Chellah Necropolis (Sala Colonia), Rabat, Morocco

“Have we come to the right place?” It was a question born out of bewilderment. No tour bus as far as the eye could see. No importunate guides jumping at us with paws up. And the city’s buzz sounded muffled from where we were standing even though our cab ride from Rabat’s center took only…

The Farm At San Benito, Lipa City, Batangas: Journey Of Healing

The pitter-patter of rain shattered the deafening silence. A bloke rushed to our aid with a couple of brollies in his hand. I took one to shield myself from the light drizzle even though I actually found it quite refreshing. It was mid-afternoon, yet the air we inhaled had a morning dew aftertaste. I sensed…

18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013

Fun in the Philippines is seen in almost all angles… Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr. was of course referring to this coming weekend’s much awaited 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF). February 21 to 24 at the OMNI Aviation Complex, Clark Freeport Zone. It’s going to be a weekend…

Christ The Redeemer, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Vistas To Die For

“Jeeezaz Chriiist!”, the hubby muttered. I couldn’t think of any thing more apt to say. It was day 242 of our round-the-world trip. We watched Jesus grew bigger and bigger as our bus hurtled its way to the tram station on Rua Cosme Velho. In the spirit of Brazil’s Carnival, a bunch of passengers aboard…

Australia Day 2013

G’day, mate! Not literally. Coastal towns in south Queensland has been hit by six tornadoes in the past 48 hours. While residents of affected low-lying areas contemplated on evacuating their homes on Australia Day, the rest of the country gorged on barbies and downed beers and drifted afloat giant Havaianas floaters (Look up: The Havaianas…

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