haponyuki Originally uploaded by annalyn. Yay! I am definitely going to Japan next week. Finally got my Japan visa today.. otherwise known as the visa others would die for, hehe. That means I will soon fulfill my dream of setting foot in The Land of the Rising Sun. In the meantime, I've been researching the Net for places to dine in, shop and see. Forgive me for gushing, but am all too excited with the fact that I'll be riding the bullet train, having a river cruise, and staying in this top hotel, among other things besides. Hopefully, I'll be able to ... Continue Reading...

meinbeach Originally uploaded by annalyn. 9 times I rode a boat 2 times I rode a plane 7 times I ate buffet meals 39 times I had my picture taken by other people's cameras 3 times I texted using another person's cellphone 1 time I used the internet 1 time I snorkelled 1 time I rode the Ringo Tube 1 time I was thrown off the banana boat 2 times I wished I was a diver 1 time I saw a rainbow 2 shots of tequila 3 times I danced to "Build Me Up Buttercup" 3 times I swam 12 times I thought "OMG! What a beautiful country!" My Palawan ... Continue Reading...

There are only seven eight countries I've been to in my short but very adventurous lifetime. In no particular order, these are the United States, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Germany, and Thailand. I don't know if this is fair or above-average by the middle class Filipino's standards but I am certainly lucky not to have spent for any of these travels. It simply went with the profession although I must note here that I had to twist an arm and a leg just to go to Europe (my close friends should know by now how I sailed the seven seas, so ... Continue Reading...

Fontana bridgeOriginally uploaded by annalyn. Fontana Leisure Parks inside Clark Air Base in Pampanga is my kids' all-time favorite getaway. They were definitely in seventh heaven when we motored there yesterday (thanks Notty!)for a much-needed dip in the pool and basking in the sun.But my favorite scenery in the resort is this quaint bridge surrounded by giant trees ( a more fitting description escapes me at the moment.) Too bad I only brought my cellphone with me but looking at the pic, you'd have an idea how lovely this quiet nook in Fontana is, as seen from the ... Continue Reading...