with Marissa. Blogging can be a lonely avocation. But it can be immensely rewarding when you get feedbacks from people and then meeting those who claim to (ahermm) fanatically read your blog.For a blogger like moi, this is heartwarming because it means am not just talking to the wall. I am glad that my online persona strikes some as nice and approachable (because this is how I am too, in real life) and it means a lot when readers-turned-friends take the time to email and meet me, especially when they come from other countries and only visiting the ... Continue Reading...
In search of the best Philippine road trip? Try the great North
sagada_cave. rafting. Another friend, Jesus Casabar (who is contributing the photos in this page) recommends a road trip in the Philippines' great North for a complete, all-in-one taste of the country's varied natural and cultural offerings. Among these are the mountains of the Cordillera with their amazing rice terraces; the limestone caves of Sagada with their hanging coffins; the old Spanish towns of Vigan; Laoag in Ilocos Norte with its Fort Ilocandia , scenic Paoay Lake and its Malacanang of the North; the pristine beaches of ... Continue Reading...
Uncommon destinations: hidden Bora in Camarines Norte
calaguas island. (Note: Beginning with this post, Writings on the Wall will be featuring uncommon places and extraordinary experiences as seen and felt by my acquaintances and friends who have, at times, scoured the islands more than city-bound me. The idea is to uncover and discover hidden spots in the Philippines to guide us on our next trip. Do watch this site for more updates. Thanks :P ) There is obviously more to Bicol than its spicy food and the Mayon Volcano. The region hosts a bevy of old ruins and churches as well as a host of natural ... Continue Reading...
Fast ferry your way to the Visayas (and beyond)
Airplanes will get us there faster but ships are still the best way to travel in an island-archipelago like the Philippines. This was one good lesson I learned during my last Cebu trip. In a province like mine which has no airport, fast ferries were a boon and took me to my destination in no time at all. Fast ferries are "twin-hulled catamarans measuring an average of 35 to 45 meters in length and cruising at speeds of up to 34 knots (63 kilometers per hour)." They're deemed to be better than your ordinary ship because they cut travel time by more than 50 per cent. ... Continue Reading...
Cebu, just like any other city…
Okay, am probably bluffing. I really didn't get to see Cebu for all it's worth. Blame it on the fact that I went there on a business conference sponsored by my beloved Company. There's only so much you can do in three days when a good part of it is measured by marathon meetings, powerpoint presentations and the like. In fact, my favorite photo from this trip is not some tourist-y landmark, a towering skyline or a candid shot of one secluded beach at sunset. It is me in my hotel room dressed in a fluffy bathrobe. I'd like to think that the best part of a short journey ... Continue Reading...
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