Today is July 4, which means “Happy Independence Day!” to the United States of America! This day brings back memories of my last year’s 3-month stint as a summer camp counselor, living the American way of life. Of course, camp would not be complete without eating meals in the dining hall and buying treats in…
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Travel Notes: SAN VICENTE, PALAWAN
We went to Palawan last week, taking advantage the new route of Philippine Airlines from Clark to San Vicente. After two nights in El Nido, we returned to San Vicente to spend our last night in Palawan. If Palawan has three children, San Vicente would be the middle child. Geographically, it is between its well-known…
Travel Notes: EL NIDO, PALAWAN
This world-famous paradise is my first travel destination for 2019. It is one of the islands that collectively made Palawan as the “Best Island in the World”. I first set foot in Palawan almost four years ago but in Coron. There, I had the chance to do some island hopping, snorkeling and scuba diving. Coron…
Spark Joy
I was introduced to the benefits of Netflix and chill during my stay in the US a few months ago. I discovered that it is a good alternative to traditional television for its convenience and practicality. You get to watch the shows that you like in your preferred time and device without the unnecessary distractions…
Sending Postcards Abroad: A Guide for Filipinos
I’m an old soul. I’m a sucker for handwritten letters. I even kept those that my grade school friends have written to me. And until now I still have my collection of stationery from the 90’s in which I added some items, including postcards from my travels, over the years. Yup, I was one of…
Why I Write
I am starting 2019 by doing my first entry of the year! Just a little history, I kept a diary since grade school. I began writing formally in high school for the school’s newspaper which I eventually became the editor-in-chief during my senior year. All through college, I maintained a private blog but my entries…