Looks familiar? (Drawing by Dindo Llana)Originally uploaded by annalyn. By reason of the fact that thousands more of our countrymen are, or will be, working abroad in search of a better life, Filipinos can very well qualify for the title "most traveling race."There are good and not so good stories about Pinoys in foreign lands but what probably distinguishes us from the rest are our travelling quirks. They say you know it's a Filipino at the international airport when that person is standing next to eight boxes. This person also has carry-on luggage that requires the ... Continue Reading...
Archives for 2004
To Dumaguete City and back: romancing the sea
Dr. Absin's Xmas HouseOriginally uploaded by annalyn. It's funny how I went to Dumaguete City like I was only going to Alabang: hop on an early 5:25 am flight that took me only 55 minutes, and come back the day after. Short as my stay was, it was event-filled and I felt like Dumaguete could be my home forever.I fell in love with the place as soon as I checked in at the South Sea Resort Hotel. The resort had spacious grounds lined with coconut trees and rooms overlooking the ocean. The receptionist said those two mountains dotting the horizon were Cebu and Siquijor ... Continue Reading...
Punta Fuego: What it feels when you’re on top of the world
Double infinity pool at Peninsula de Punta FuegoOriginally uploaded by annalyn. Being in Peninsula de Punta Fuego makes you feel that everything's all right with this beautiful country. This slice of heaven, otherwise known as the playground of the rich in Nasugbu, Batangas province, can be reached by a two hour-drive from Manila. My friend Mawi invited me there as a guest over the weekend and it was really invigorating to breathe the fresh air, take a dip in its famed double infinity pool, and see the wide expanse of the South China Sea framed by blue skies in ... Continue Reading...
A taste of Spain in scenic Tagaytay
The family has just spent a most fabulous weekend in Punta Fuego and Tagaytay City and will be posting the pictures tomorrow.Allow me to let you in on a secret: while New York is my most favorite city in the whole world, Tagaytay is my favorite city in the Philippines. Surely, there are no comparisons between the two but I am simply enamored by Tagaytay's dainty charm, its cool weather, enchanting greenery and of course, the majestic view of Taal Volcano. This is the reason why am paying an arm and a leg for a piece of land 20 minutes from this city and it is here ... Continue Reading...
Bacolod City: a food lover’s paradise
Bacolod's famous chicken roasting in the open fireOriginally uploaded by annalyn. I was surprised to learn that two of my blog friends, Karen and Day come from Bacolod which is one of my favorite cities in the Philippines. I went there on an official assignment in November last year and until now I dream of going there again, if only to indulge in the ultimate food trip.When we mention the word Bacolod, what comes to mind is its most famous import, the super tasty chicken inasal marinated in a melange of ingredients and grilled slowly over charcoal fire. In the City of ... Continue Reading...
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