In 2013, I wrote a post titled “The Correct Punctuation for Salutations that Begin with Hi or Hello”. I was then using the conventional “Dear Ex,” as a default salutation on email messages. In 2014, I have gotten tired of “Dear Ex,” and started switching to salutations that are common at the workplace such…
Author: Sonyboy Fugaban
I'm Sonyboy Fugaban—a (licensed) teacher by profession turned OFW and travel blogger currently based in Riyadh. I love the ocean, mountains, beach, and sunsets or sunrises. I am passionate about wandering and advocating a healthy lifestyle. I'm the kind who prefers exploring, and at the same time promoting, places in my area rather than the ones outside which makes me an economical fuel to your wanderlust. Having said that, I love to travel outside my comfort zones given the opportunity.
Hail: Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Attention Seeker
Recently, I visited Hail for work-related reasons. It was an accidental trip I may say as my position does not entail going on business trips. It took me a 45-minute plane ride from Riyadh and another hour and a half drive from the airport to get to the plant in the wee hours of the…
20 of the Most Beautiful Sunsets in Riyadh from 2019
I have always claimed that sunset is the most reliable fuel to my muse. I pride myself for being able to articulate the fleeting experience it gives me each time I stand in awe or sit for pleasure during an encounter with this nature wonder. Today is yet another special day because it is a…
Healing with Nature at the Cove and in the Mountains of Siruma in Camarines Sur
I always regard hitting the beach or hiking in the mountains as a form of pilgrimage. This is the reason why a short stay at the beach or hiking in the mountains is an essential part of my vacation. Most of the time, I am on the lookout for the less visited places. Beach and/or…
Reinforcement Hike on the Camel Trails in Riyadh’s The Back of Beyond
The Hiker’s Maxim: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time (J.K.).” View this post on Instagram Going on a solo hike, which I did last week, was a rejuvenating and spiritual experience, but sharing this endeavor with friends two days ago was more fun. And, got someone to take photos…
Into the Poetic, Barren Landscapes of Al Qiddiya in Riyadh
The Hiker’s Maxim: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time (J.K.).” Exactly ten years ago, I hiked the fairly challenging trails of Mt. Batulao—my first ever “concubine”. View this post on Instagram Out of the couch to work out for tweiqs and plateaus in Al Qiddiya… #unveilsaudi #iblogksa #riyadhsunset…
Riyadh Park Mall: The Excellent Weekend or Weekdays Haven for Riyadhizens
If there is one mall in Riyadh that I would go to for a visual feast, it would be the Riyadh Park Mall. View this post on Instagram #unveilsaudi #iblogksa #riyadhsunset #lovinsaudi #beautifulsaudi #saudiimages #riyadhconnect #riyadhtours #riyadhtrend #whatsnew #riyadh #ksa #shotoniphone #shotoniphone8 #thewanderingfeetandmind #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #findingsomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane A post shared by Sonyboy Fugaban (@thewanderingfeetandmind) on Aug 29,…
Gateways to Brondage and a Fillip to Writing Mojo in the United Arab Emirates
If there was one thing that is certain as far as itinerary is concerned for this two-day Eid Break in the United Arab Emirates, it was the meetup and badminton queuing with “Mah Fren” Ronald in Sharjah. That term of friendly endearment was coined just for him when he was still in Riyadh. Ronald is…
Glimpses and Magic of Riyadh After Dark
I was driving home on a random evening when the warm, orange glow of sunset and streetlamps knocked on the window frames. Settling in the heart of Al Izdihar District a few years ago, I had grown used to seeing these city and night “scapes” but never did I capture them intentionally until earlier that…
King Abdullah Financial District and its Conference Centre by Night and Day
It is a given that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia do not erect buildings on a mediocre level, especially at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). View this post on Instagram #weekendvibes #weekendmood #inthemoodtowrite #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #thewanderingfeetandmind #randomplaces #riyadh #riyadhguide #riyadhbloggers #riyadhblogger ##riyadhconnect #riyadhtours #riyadhtourism #lovinsaudi #saudiimages #unveilsaudi #beautifulsaudi A post shared by Sonyboy Fugaban (@thewanderingfeetandmind)…
