A new year means a new beginning. There is something about the first day of a new year that put us in good spirit and a desire to make everything right. Hoping it will keep us motivated for the rest of the year. Well, there is nothing wrong about that. After all, we all want […]
Read more "Musings: Never Again"Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and has become one of the iconic symbols of the Land of the Rising Sun. If blessed with great weather and clear skies, this active volcano is truly a sight to behold. The first time I went to Japan in May 2014, I included a visit to […]
Read more "Japan: A D-I-Y Visit to the Majestic Mt. Fuji"There is a saying that love is sweeter the second time around! Well yeah I guess, that’s how I felt when I visited Tokyo Disney Sea again this year. If you are interested, click here to read my first Disney experience! In this post, let me share some basic tips on how to maximize your […]
Read more "Japan: My Second Visit to Tokyo Disney Sea! (I have tips!)"Palawan, one of the provinces in the Philippines has immensely gain popularity in the tourism industry for the past few years due to its world-class beaches. Tourists from all over the world flock to this place dubbed as “The Philippines’ Last Frontier”. Make sure that a visit to Coron is in your itinerary if you […]
Read more "Philippines: Why Coron Is A Must Visit In Palawan"The province of Palawan is truly one of the finest gems in the Philippines boasting of world class beaches. Coron, a first class municipality in Palawan is a destination that should not be missed.
Read more "Wednesday Panorama: Coron Town (Philippines)"Japan to me is incomparable. It’s a place like no other. This is my most visited country and where I first travel solo abroad. From the mixture of old and new architectures, century old traditions, unique culture, impeccable attention to detail, mouth-watering food, efficient transportation system, the discipline and helpfulness of the local people, undeniable […]
Read more "Japan: Tokyo Photo Essay"To experience the hanami or cherry blossoms season in Japan has been on my bucketlist since forever – I kid you not! To say I love the cherry blossoms is an overkill. I have a sakura tattoo on my back. Spring is almost synonymous to cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms symbolize life and death – beautiful […]
Read more "Japan: Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms Viewing in Central Tokyo"Ueno Park Hana means flower and is often referred to the cherry blossoms (sakura) in Japanese. Hanami is a century old tradition of admiring the flowers. The early practice started with viewing of the plum blossoms (ume) as well as the wisteria flowers. In modern Japan, hanami has been adapted to outdoor party under the […]
Read more "Japan: Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park and Meguro River, Tokyo"There is no such thing as cherry blossoms overload right? Because no matter how many sakuras I’ve seen, I just couldn’t get enough. If we spotted a cherry blossom, we would stop even at a random street just to admire these flowers. Our chase for the cherry blossoms continue at the Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. Considered […]
Read more "Japan: Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo"Even though I have been to Tokyo before, I still did a bit of research on the best places to view the cherry blossoms. Located in the northwest of the Imperial Palace, the Chidori-ga-fuchi is always on the top list of must places to experience the hanami season. Chidori-ga-fuchi is actually a moat and I’ve seen […]
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