When I was an eager learner I often leaf through the pages of our encyclopedia at home. I was so engrossed in learning that I knew the all the States capital by heart. I still recall it now but I…
1001 Places I’d Like to Visit before I Die # 5 – Maldives
Never have I seen a beach so pure and blue like this, makes me think that this is Paradise. I am not a beach person but I certainly would love to see Maldives, take photos of the unadulterated white sands,…
Postcard #13 – Eureka Springs Horsedrawn Carriage
Another lovely postcard from Arkansas. Momi Jes sent a handful of postcards on the same day, November 11, 2011 but it’s curious that they came on different days. This one is a charming photo of a horse-drawn carriage by what…
Postcard #12 – Venetian Las Vegas
I won a number of postcards from a friend’s blog giveaway last summer – my daughter tucked them away in her box so I almost forgot until I saw hubby’s photos of his trip to Las Vegas. Stunning might not…
Postcard # 11 – Wild Turkeys
Turkeys remind me of a childhood friend who often had lunch with rice and fried turkey. They raise turkeys at their backyard – which is not common since Filipinos normally raise chickens around the house. I’m not sure if these…
Postcard #10 – Tricycle
These smiles are too familiar. It is from my home country after all. The tricycle is a symbol of our country as the jeepney is. It has come a long way – from being a 5-seat passenger trike to a…
Postcard #9 – Colors of the Burj Al Arab
Earlier on I wrote about Dubai as one of the places I’d like to visit before I die. In the post I included a photo of the Burj Al Arab that I borrowed from a friend. The photo was taken…
Postcard #8 – Eureka Springs Train, Arkansas
One of the most popular tourist destination in Arkansas. Now, I am lucky to see this steam locomotive – delivered at home too! I have a handful more of postcards received from Momi Jes, Thanks dear! This is my favorite…
Postcard #7 – Petronas Towers, Malaysia
I received this postcard, rather my son received this postcard some time ago. His first actually, he has long been requesting for one so when a mom blogger announced that she is sending postcards I quickly gave her our address…
On Gold Exploration
— Remember this photo from last year? This is a restaurant in Tagaytay that we visited, not actually to eat but have a photoshoot of my brother and sis-in-law set to marry in a month then. Tagaytay, located partly in…
Most Hated Airports
In early September Geoffrey James wrote about one of the most hated airports in the world – his awfully disappointing experience of Manila and the exact, unimpressive aura of the Ninoy Aquino International airport that it has since time immemorial (stress on this…
Top 5 Countries To Go For A Girly Holiday
We all know that when it comes to fun and relaxation, there are few holidays that can beat a break with the girls. Good times in great company are guaranteed when you get together with your best female friends, and…
