Monthly Archives: May 2011

Hello and goodbye, Guam

“Hafa adai,” Ivan said as we stepped off the Continental Airlines plane that took us from stormy Manila to sunny Guam. Still shaking off the cobwebs in my head, I replied with an eloquent “huh?” “Hafa adai,” he repeated. “Ah … Continue reading

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My US Visa Interview Experience

On the early morning of May 3, I found myself on the side walk outside the US Embassy in Manila, bewildered by the number of people waiting to enter the embassy. It’s not the number that shocked me actually (I … Continue reading

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What’s in my bag?

Yes, even more things I stuff in my already overstuffed backpack! Here are the travel gear that I try not to leave at home when I go off to wander. Sunblock Nice product placement, yes?

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My Bulusan

Bulusan is not my hometown but my parent’s. I was born in Quezon City and save for the 3 years I lived in Makati, I’ve lived here all my life. Dulipay river My first trips were to Bulusan. When I … Continue reading

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The joys of a staycation

This is an advertorial It’s the same thing every year: while everybody is heading out of the city for some much needed holiday during Holy Week, I willingly (sort of) opt to stay in Manila. It’s more like I have … Continue reading

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