Sunshine; the boscage of vibrant green trees; birds perching and cantillating on twigs; wading through mud; hiking for hours….then there we go….DC Comics’ Nanda Parbat equivalent of Camarines Sur. And, once again, I and the family are at our favorite place. I grew up near the river. This ties my affinity up to the beach…
Tag: Philippine Beaches
Regeneration Day in Atulayan Island
Less touristy is my default adjective whenever I describe my kind of go-to place for a weekend getaway or a random escape from the rush of the every day. That is particularly true whenever I am on vacation. I am blessed for having someone who has always been on a constant hunt for that kind…
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…
Ilocos Sur’s Tourism Pride: “Multiple Tourist Spots for Free in Vigan City”
Working overseas has been teaching me a lot of life lessons. Building friendships that aren’t restricted by distance and time is one of the best ones so far. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonyboy Fugaban (@thewanderingfeetandmind) We’ve been planning to visit Vigan since Dimdac’s Mom and Ms. Wonderwall met at the…
Calaguas Island Tour’s Day 2: The Time of Our Lives
After our fun-filled hiking and relaxing wrap-up on our first day in Calaguas Island, we were promised a very mobile second day by Lisa and Anthony. We all entered our castle tents with a smile and crashed out with so much anticipation for the next day’s activities. The overflowing vigor and enthusiasm enveloping us didn’t wane…
The Highlight Of My Summer In 2007
When I was working in the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) seven years ago, I had set foot on one of the country’s pride when it comes to pulchritudinous beaches. It was a fine Saturday morning when our team arrived at the gates of the Philippines’ biggest coal-fired power station, the Sual Power Station,…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition
The subject of this particular picture was supposed to be the blurred little boy, who was looking all convivial watching the gentle waves of the pacific ocean, in the backdrop. However, my eyes suddenly noticed the subtle appeal of the day hut’s bamboo bed. My interest was fenced in; I had to capture it. The…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea
Whenever I think and see the vast cerulean sea, I feel comforted. The world instantaneously turns quiet and untroubled. And when I am dipped in it, I feel embraced by the arms of a celestial, gentle angel, which makes me want to settle in like for a long long time. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge:…
When The Heat Is On, It’s Summertime And It’s Beautiful
Unlike in other parts of the world where summer occurs during the months of June to August, said season bumps on the more fun Philippines from March to May. Summer is my favorite among the three seasons (the other two are rainy [from June to November] and cold [from December to February]) in the country…