You know what they say (at least in the Philippines), let destiny (a.k.a. Cebu Pacific’s seat sale) take you there! And so, here we decided to go, despite being constantly told that there’s nothing much to do in this part of the country. But oh, come on! The enjoyment of a trip has nothing to do with the destination–one’s experience of a place is always … Continue reading Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Miyajima & Beppu (October 2018)
Two days after my arrival at San Francisco, my aunt and I drove to Napa Valley to sample the region’s finest wine (well, supposedly). The weather was encouraging of the short excursion, so we enjoyed the morning exploring the most extravagantly-structured wineries, modeled after the lavish lifestyle of different parts of the world. Darioush Winery, Egyptian V’Sattui, Italian The most family-friendly winery of all, V’Sattui … Continue reading Napa Valley, California (August 2017)
Matt and I celebrated our two-year anniversary by taking a quick day-trip to a well-known tourist destination in Quezon, Villa Escudero. What was once a private estate of the Spanish clan, they opened their doors to the public in the 1980’s, allowing all to see their grand hacienda, fine display of collectibles, and rich coconut plantation. Experiences peculiar to the site were: Lunch by the … Continue reading Villa Escudero, Quezon (April 2017)
Advanced apologies for the brevity. I need to work on my travel writing. Photos not in chronological order. Places to go: Orchard Road SCAPE* Ben’s Cookies Emerald Hill Road** Istana Park & Cafe Places In Bugis Center Haji Lane Hyde & Co., North Bridge Road Parksquare Building Singapore National Library Chinatown Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle** China town flee markets … Continue reading Singapore (2017)
Heart light, mind bright 