Set in the verdant surroundings of Patis Tito Garden Cafe in San Pablo City, Laguna, I was able to witness a fine cultural exchange between the weavers (Tinggians) of Abra and the burdaderas (weavers) of Lumban, Laguna.  This charming bed and breakfast is owned by Patis […]

I have been traveling for several years now. Be it solo, with a buddy or in a group. I am not a travel veteran nor an expert in all its aspects but I have pretty much learned many things that even novice travelers can call as considerable tips. […]

My love of antiques was totally reawakened after my visit to a friend’s gorgeous home last January. I already have a couple of old stuff back home: a vintage kitty painting and a rustic iron both from Ilocos. I wanted to have the old and reliable aparadors for my room. But they […]

My friend Joshua invited me to his Aliw and Hulugan Falls adventure before the start of the year. My Indochina trip was more than three months ago and I was already beginning to get bored since my first official air travel won’t happen until March. […]

  Ang pagsinta ni Gat Andres Bonifacio sa Lakambini ng Katipunan na si Gregoria de Jesus, na kaniya rin kabiyak, ay walang hanggan. Pag-ibig na di kailanman lalamlam.  Sadyang pinagtagpo ng mga alon ang kanilang mga dalampasigan. Upang sa gitna ng karagatan sila’y magniniig magpakailanman. 1897 Mayo […]

I have followed the Traveler on Foot even way before I started blogging. Though the need to explore was already there, reading his musings about Philippine histoary and culture further fueled this one of a kind interest I have for objects of the past. I love old houses, old churches, antique chairs, century-old dressers, musty-smelling […]

I did not do much traveling last year. But with the few travels I had, I realized one thing. That I would travel for as long as I can afford and as far as my pocket and my itchy feet will take me. Boracay The […]

We just passed through Ho Chi Minh City on our way back to Manila. Coming from a long 14-hour bus ride from Siem Reap, with a short stopover in Phnom Penh, the sights and sounds of HCMC was a big change from the quiet surroundings […]

Siem Reap was the other major country in our two-week Indochina trip which we really looked forward to in visiting. Not having been to famous Angkor Wat before, I was often advised by friends who have been there that I should wear comfortable clothing as […]

One look at Pavillon d’Orient photos online convinced me that we will have a pleasant and relaxing stay in Siem Reap. And as an agreement to what I have thought, this was what greeted us upon our arrival. Enchanted. Yes, that was the first word which came […]