I’m not going to lie: one of the biggest highlights of my 10-day Japan trip was stepping into Universal Studios Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I know that’s pretty lame considering I’m in freakin’ Japan, but it’s the truth and I’ve got no reason to deny it. I wish I could put to words…
February 13, 2016 — “What are men to rocks and mountains?” – Elizabeth Bennet, Pride & Prejudice (1813) I kept quoting this line from Jane Austen while walking towards the crater of Mount Pinatubo. What are men, in fact, when faced with the violence, indifference, and majesty of nature? Of course, I take the word…
9 May 2015. The night before, I slept over a girlfriend’s place and she introduced me to three episodes of Parks & Recreation, and I remember expressing to her how much I liked the fact that the two female protagonists (played by Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones) were total “bros” and were so considerate of…
When my brother was born (we’re only eleven months apart), it became apparent to my parents – and anyone else, really – that he and I were polar opposites of each other. I could go through many of our differences with you right now, but perhaps what always stuck was how he excelled at any…
Blogger’s Note: This post is dedicated to those who bothered to click and vote for my “Jumping for Joy” entry and to Star Cruises for picking it out of the Top 10! :) (And to my mom most especially, because without her winning face, I might not be writing this entry in the first place.)…
There are jobs that (thankfully) need a willingness to travel, and I am not only willing, I am eager. Iloilo is a city found in the Visayas region. It’s famous for its people, who are said to be malambing (affectionate). I mean, even if they’re upset, they still talk rather sweetly. As I was on…
Last June 29, 2013, a couple of my friends and I decided to go trekking. I found out that one of my acquaintances from college co-founded Trail Adventours, and I eagerly invited some of my friends to come with. I have been thirsty for physical activity, and my little experience in hiking has always been…
It’s been a while since my last family vacation, so this trip to Puerto Princesa, Palawan was such a treat. Four days, three nights with my funny family? Where do I sign up? Best family trip to date in my book. Puerto Princesa is known as the City in a Forest, and our temporary home…
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