Tulip Fest: Korea Everland
It was still chilly cold when I was in Seoul last week. It was snowing in fact. Going around when free time comes is thus not fun. But then aga
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Pahiyas 2010: An Amazing Visual Treat
Just like all my previous vacations to the Philippines, my recent trip home was filled with planned visits - this time to Sagada, Batanes and Bohol.
Palawan’s Underground River
When the search for the 7 New Wonders of the Nature was launched, it did not surprise me that many of the Philippines' natural beauties figured pr
Hokkaido Pics: Recovered
Allow me to share some of the few good pics recovered from my busted memory card. These were the ones I took during my visit to Hokkaido, an island
Seoul Patrol
I just got back from another short visit to Seoul. After two postponements, the joint celebrations for Philippine Independence Day, Migrant Workers
Cheonggyecheon: Urban Renewal Showcase
I tried imagining a river at the very heart of an industrializing city and the image that sticks is a picture of a terribly filthy, thrash-filled wa
Seoul After Dark
I asked our consultant's Korean secretary to write instructions for the taxi driver so I could get back to the man-made river in downtown Seoul. I w
Forget ME Not (God Forbid)
I am now scared. Really. I used to just make fun of it, but now, it seems like a foreboding of grim things to come. I get worried sick just thin
Ahh …. Waikiki!
Waikiki Beach must rank as one of the most popular beaches in the world. It is right smack in yard of the City of Honolulu, thus creating a mix of th
Remembering Pearl Harbor
There was a time when I was a history buff (imagine: undefeated university history quiz champion during my entire stay at the Lyceum; national Rizal q
Taipei Revisited
My homeward trip brought me back to Taipei. Much as I would want to visit this memorable city again, there’s just no chance for extending my vacatio
Arizona’s Big Hole: The Grand Canyon
“What? We drove for hours just to see this big hole?” This was purportedly said by one of my host’s kids when they went to the Grand Canyon b
Chilly, Windy Chicago
The sky was clear when I woke up. It was about 8:00, just okay as we came home quite late from Hooters and another local bar the night before. I
Helio Wins Dancing With The Stars!
IndyCar Series Champ Helio Castroneves has just been declared winner of this season’s Dancing with the Stars. He beat Spice girl Mel B, who has been
Holy Cows!
I've never seen so many cows in my entire life! The ranch ran for miles and cattle simply littered the field! This was as we got out of Le
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