Been doing my usual reviews which led me to this profile page that documents my BEENs. I feel like I am drained of money but it turns out all that at about 8% of the world. Whoa. I want my remaining % soonest.
[Ho Chi Minh] ~ A day of boo boos, must-sees/eats/drinks
Even the scariest trip starters deserve turn-around before sundown, 04.16.14
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An interesting first day on a country I’ve always wanted to visit, gifted me with thought that while we do not always find ourselves in the best of situations, the beauty of it is knowing that when under the mindset of your relationship with a place being short-lived, it kind of pushes you to choose battles, be more forgetful and forgiving of unwise decisions and not let the mishaps ruin what could be quite a day.
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[Dumaguete] ~ Celebrating Birth Years
Crazy weekend that’s one of few when it’s no travel solo. – 03.8-10.14
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I have exceptional love for introvert travelling but this was definitely a fun and ironically despite many “I-forgot-what-I-said” incidents, an unforgettable trip.
[Zambales] ~ About love of beach, beer and buddy in San Felipe
For it was a weekend of my favorite whats and who. — 02.22-23.14
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It was supposed to be a trip with someone with an odd trip – we go to same place but not really be together. In our words, a “walang pakialamanan” (we-shall-not-care-about-each-other) weekend. It was a bit of a crazy idea but I guess as we are both ‘beach-tune-out’ persons, we were at that time just a little bit possessive and ungenerous of our sanctuaries we did not want anyone to invade it. Little did I know that what sounded like an unsound plan had a more surprising insane ending.
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[Bangkok] ~ In Bangkok, I again walked
Last days are always heartbreaking. Goodbye to a short-lived love affair, Bangkok. – 10.21.13
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Spent my second and last day with an early morning walk around some non-touristy nowhere followed by ‘tour’ around the maze that is Chatuchak Market. What followed was more encounter with temples, Buddhas and history in Bangkok National Museum then spent a lazy afternoon people-watching and listening to music at the pier with Wat Arun on view. A few hours before saying goodbye to a happy weekend, loaded myself with last two bottles of Chang Beer and chill reggae music at Rambuttri.
[Bangkok] ~ Night has its pulse
For in the twin streets of Khao San and Rambuttri, night has its pulse. – 10.19-20.13
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One of the reasons why I chose an accommodation in Khao San is its proximity to one of the things I could never let myself fail to do in a foreign country – grab a beer. And my previous months’ research led to the streets of Khao San and its named ‘tame’ sister Rambuttri. So during my only two nights in Bangkok, I did some drinking (take note : drinking, not drunking). There is however much more in these sibling streets – one could soak not only in alcohol but in those strips’ everything – food (and different kinds at that!), clothes, places to stay, (fake) certificates, Internet cafes, books, Thai massage, CDs, colorful lamps and just everything else, well, under the moon.
[Bangkok] ~ In Bangkok, I walked
Felt like being home, only ironically with some dose of unfamiliar. – 10.19.13
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Having known Bangkok to be a country with a culture untapped by any foreign influence (being a country not invaded by anyone), it has always been an interest of visit. So when I had to chance to go there with a free trip of choice when I availed of Cebu Pacific’s Citibank card, I thought about Bangkok. My interest was tapered with some reading I did prior to going which made me discover stories about scams and unfriendly weather. Those, however, were gone just after day 1 of this weekend.
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[Dumaguete] ~ The Day We Say Goodbye
In your quiet and simplicity, what is not to love, Dumaguete? – 08.19.13
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For I always say that being on your last day on every trip feels like being in a relationship that you can sense is about to end. Heartbreaking, yes. But somehow, you just have to make the most out of it.
And in case of Dumaguete, here is how.
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[Dumaguete] ~ Love is sweeter the second day around
In your quiet and simplicity, what is not to love, Dumaguete? – 08.18.13
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Though tired and bruised, I remember waking up to a beautiful morning. My friend was still sound asleep when I woke up so I first decided to check my favorite view from the terrace. As of the previous day, that second day was supposed to be when we visit Siquijor. But realizing the pain our butts were feeling from the intense habal-habal ride, my friend and I decided to postpone it to next trip. We just agreed that it was food trip and a visit to that not-so-know hot spring my friend just googled on the Internet that day. Yes. We are planners and breakers like that.
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[Dumaguete] ~ Love at First Day
In your quiet and simplicity, what is not to love, Dumaguete? – 08.17.13
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It was one of those trips that just came to me one night when I was drinking at home and texted a friend inviting her to go out but she said they were having some chill time in Dumaguete. I got reminded. It is not one of the more popular tourist destinations in the Philippines but I remember hearing lovely things about the place – like how there is some good nightlife and music scene in that quiet, little town.
It was indeed a quiet, little town – a lovable quiet, little town. And here let me share about that first sight.
I am no travel planner. 