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• Romblon: Remembering a Traveller's Younger Years

  

  On board a ship at the Batangas pier with my childhood friend MargieAfter a fun filled afternoon of playing with my friends, darkness was slowly conquering the... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Cebu: My First Solo Backpacking Trip

  

  Magellan's Cross, Cebu CityIt all started with a seat sale of an airline company and my two travel buddies were both unavailable, my feet was itching to travel... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• The Story of the Seagull

  

  Just came back from church to hear mass here Baliuag, Bulacan. The priest's homily was knowing who you really are, he told a story about a seagull a bird known... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cabanatuan City: The City That Almost Failed Me

  

  I was hanging out at my friend's house in Baliuag, Bulacan just doing nothing, "Dulce Far Niente" as the Italians would put it. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• My Manila: The City Through A Brownman's Eyes

  

  There is this place that never fails to inspires me. It is where I run whenever I feel I need to rest my soul.I call it ManilaThis is where the Sun sets... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2011 DIARIES, TRAVEL

• Baclayon Church, Bohol

  

  When you say Bohol the first thing that comes into my mind is, well of course the Chocolate Hills but one more thing that makes me want to go to Bohol is the... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Luneta Park

  

  Note: Original article was posted on this blog on 2007. This article has been re-written for re-posting purposes. (and to minimize the grammatical errors, I'm... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Baguio International Arts Festival Weekend (Part 4 Finale)

  

  Day 4: February 22, 2011Waking up to a beautiful weather and the right temperature not to mention the beautiful views would definitely make you fall in love wit... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Baguio International Arts Festival Weekend (Part 3)

  

  Day 3: February 21, 2011Another chilly morning, I have now realize that no matter how short I sleep as long as I am comfortable I can get through a day already. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Baguio International Arts Festival Weekend (Part 2)

  

  Day 2: February 20, 2011View from a connecting bridge inside the hotel.It was almost eight in the morning and after just almost five hours of sleep I already... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Baguio International Arts Festival Weekend Part 1

  

  It was a blessed morning, I woke up ate breakfast and my mom asked me the best question she ever asked me "I'm leaving for Baguio this afternoon you want to... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 DIARIES

• Paete Artist's Cross

  

  I was able to visit the town of Paete just this Summer. I was amazed with the number of craft shops that are lined up on the promenade leading to the church. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Laguna Church Series: Saint James the Apostle Church

  

  The Artisan's Church: Saint James the Apostle ChurchLocated in the town of Paete in Laguna, a town known for its people's talent in carving, the church's... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• US Trip Series: AIR BORNE Somewhere Between March 18, 2006 (2200 Hrs Mla) & Marc...

  

  I was thinking of including this portion of the trip on my second post for the series, but what the heck, Its 12 hours of non-stop flying there must be somethin... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2011 DIARIES

• Packing 101

  

  So you have booked that low fare flight a hotel and your itinerary is all set, all you need to do now is pack your things for that much awaited vacation.I used... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Diversify Or Centralize?

  

  I have been reading a lot of blogs lately, and I see it something good for me as it encourages me to read and write more.Here are some of the things that I... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• US Trip Series: THE AIRPORT March 18, 2006 (2200 Hrs Manila)

  

  This the day! I'm on my way to the airport, at centennial terminal of the Manila Airport to be specific. we had to be there for at least two hours earlier to... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Taal Church: A Church's Journey To Survival

  

  The Saint Martin of Tours Parish, more popularly known as the Taal Church which is regarded as one of the largest churches in Asia. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2011 TRAVEL

• The Obando Town Fiesta: Santa Clara Feast Day

  

  With all these discussion going on about the controversial RH Bill, we tend to forget about the people who actually are struggling still to have a child. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Laguna Church Series: San Sebastian Church

  

  The Infirmary Church: San Sebastian ChurchThe church, situated in Lumban which is one of the oldest town in Laguna and was the primary mission of the friars whe... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2011 TRAVEL