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 It’s refreshing to see that kid’s most famous fast-food restaurant with a flair or should I say under the umbrella of a…
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…
A Magical Site Trip To Lobo Beach Club & Spa
The town of Lobo is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the province of Batangas because of its beautiful beaches. The coastlines enveloping the five barangays of Fabrica, Masaguitsit, Olo-Olo, Malabrigo, Soloc and Sawang could be a refuge for travelers wanting to temporarily escape the bustles of everyday life, not to mention the…
Life Lessons From My First Solo Travel To The Most Famous Cove In Luzon
“Traveling alone affords the individual solitude in order to step out of society’s role-playing games” (Cameron Carstin). It has been a couple of years since I got bitten by the travel bug so that the Wandering Feet & Mind in me went on and on to travel some of the most beautiful parts of the…
The Pristine Water Around Capones Island
Whenever I blog about a particular place, what I usually write are the things I remember right there and then. The lighthouse was the first thing that crossed my mind; however, I did not actually have a decent picture of it. I only have one that is really a standout among the many. This sole…
STORIES OF THE WANDERING FEET & MIND 