Yearly Archives: 2007

2007: A year of travel

Posted on Monday, 31 December 2007 by nina

This has been a pretty good year for traveling. I saw 2007 rolling in while standing atop a pedestrian bridge, looking towards the Melbourne CBD for the New Year’s fireworks. I welcomed it with family amidst a sea of strangers. … Continue reading →

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Excess baggage, overbooking and seat 17G

Posted on Friday, 28 December 2007 by nina

I fail at packing lightly. Knowing that I will be flying in a plane full of Filipinos who are no doubts bringing home heaps of pasalubongs, I still tried my luck at having an excess of 5 kilos for my … Continue reading →

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From Tulla with Love

Posted on Thursday, 27 December 2007 by nina

In December 27, 2006, I made my first step in Australia at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport. A year later, I’m back in Tulla, awaiting my flight back to Manila. It’s been quite memorable, these two Australian trips. I was able to … Continue reading →

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Lonely Planet Travel Journal Winner!

Posted on Wednesday, 26 December 2007 by nina

We were so busy yesterday that I totally forgot to post about the Lonely Planet travel journal winner. gah Congratulations Estan! Breaking that sacred ritual made you a winner. As the judges and I agree, it’s not a travel story … Continue reading →

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Lonely Planet Travel Journal contest is now closed

Posted on Friday, 21 December 2007 by nina

Thank you for all four of you who joined my contest! Who will be the winner? Will it be Shubert and his very detailed account of his tours around the temples of Nagoya, Japan? Or will the prize go to … Continue reading →

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