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• A trip to Hundred Islands National Park with my cute little niece
  on Sep 4, 2015 in beach grieving hurting infant loss Love moving on Pangasinan personal philippines Travel
  I died 7 months ago. Where I am now, I'm not pretty sure, is this what you call purgatory? You see, my baby died a month after birth and after 2 pregnancy losses, she's my precious little one.  We can't contain our happiness when we had her, and...
• Philippine Holidays for 2016
  on Aug 26, 2015 in Holidays philippines public announcement Travel travel advisory
  We can now plan for our 2016 vacations! Yey! Malacañang released on Wednesday the official list of nationwide holidays for 2016. No wonder why I dreamt of Batanes last night, I can finally schedule my trip there soon!Long weekends are as follows: Ja...
• A walk along Lornie Trail, MacRitchie Reservoir
  on Aug 22, 2015 in asia Nature trip Singapore southeast asia Travel walking trail
  MacRitchie Reservoir is a popular destination for joggers and runners, it covers a total of 11 km nature trail loop popularly known as MacRitchie trails. The walking trails skirt the water's edges and snake through a jungle which is ideal for all nat...
• Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bagac Bataan: Pride in the Past, Hope for the Future
  on Aug 14, 2015 in asia Bataan beach historical sites Luzon philippines Travel
  Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is a 400 hectares heritage resort located in Bagac, Bataan. It is owned by art collector Architect Jose Rizalino “Jerry” Acuzar, which aims to showcase our Filipino heritage. The resort features a collection of 27 S...
• MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Singapore
  on Aug 7, 2015 in hiking Nature trip park Singapore trails walking trail
  Getting tired of Singapore's urban jungle? Then you should visit MacRitchie Reservoir Park. it is a 12-hectare park anchored by Singapore's largest reservoir which is a popular destination for nature lovers and fitness conscious individuals. It is t...
• A walk along Chemperai Trail at MacRitchie Reservoir
  on Jul 31, 2015 in asia hiking Singapore southeast asia Travel walking trail
  Care for a lazy and educational walk with family? Then try Chemperai trail. It is around an hour relaxing walking trail along the edge of the oldest reservoir in Singapore.MacRitchie Reservoir was built in 1867-68, and originally known as the Impoun...
• Southern Ridges : Henderson Waves
  on Jul 23, 2015 in asia Singapore southeast asia trails Travel walking trail
  Henderson Waves is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore which stands 36 metres above the ground. This structure connects Mount Faber Park to Telok Blanch Hill Park. The bridge is famous for its distinctive wavelike structure, curving and twisti...
• Cycling at Punggol Waterway
  on Jul 17, 2015 in asia Biking Biking Trail Cycling Cycling Trail Singapore southeast asia Travel travel tips
  Punggol Waterway is Singapore's longest man-made waterway at 4.2 km long. It is also known as "My Waterway@Punggol". It features a landscaped promenade, five footbridges, viewing decks, cycling and jogging paths, exercise and water-play areas, lush...
• The Southern Ridges : Marang Trail
  on Jul 14, 2015 in asia Nature trip Singapore southeast asia trails Travel travel tips walking trail
  As a frequent visitor of Singapore, I've seen almost every tourist attraction Singapore has to offer. Thusly, it is time to explore other areas that are not so famous with tourists. So how about a nature walk? Let's go explore Southern Ridges! Southe...
• Cycling Adventure to Chek Jawa Wetlands
  on Jul 8, 2015 in animals asia Biking Cycling Nature trip Singapore southeast asia Travel travel tips
  Chek Jawa Wetlands is situated in the far south-east of Pulau Ubin, it is one of Singapore’s richest ecosystems. The 100-hectare wetlands was discovered when the area was included in the government's plan for a reclamation project, but because of t...
• Pulau Ubin - Singapore's Cycling Heaven
  on Jul 3, 2015 in asia Biking Cycling Nature trip Singapore southeast asia trails Travel travel tips
   Scenic right? You are actually looking at an abandoned quarry in Pulau Ubin. Pulau Ubin literally means "Granite Island". Pulau is a Malay word for "island" and Ubin is a Javanese term for "squared stone". The granite stones on the isla...
• Street Art in Haji Lane, Singapore
  on Jun 25, 2015 in asia photography Singapore southeast asia Street Art Travel
  Haji Lane is one of the coolest shopping destinations in Singapore, but it is also famous for something else - its street art.   Street art is not that "in" in Singapore considering how strict their government is regarding vandalism. In Singapor...
• The World's First Curved Double Helix Pedestrian Bridge
  on Jun 7, 2015 in asia Bridge Singapore southeast asia Travel travel tips
  Helix Bridge is a 280-metre DNA-inspired pedestrian bridge (the longest in Singapore) that connects Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area. it is made out of steel that resembles the double helix structure of a DNA. &nb...
• 5 Steps to Extend Your Singapore Social Visit Pass Online
  on Jun 3, 2015 in Singapore southeast asia Travel travel tips Visit Pass
  You're visiting a family or a friend in Singapore and 1 month is not enough? Well, you can extend your stay thru Singapore's e-XTEND service.In every entry to Singapore, we are given an automatic 30 days social visit pass.  PR's (Permanent...
• 10 Great Reasons to Visit Potipot Island
  on May 19, 2015 in asia beach beach bumming Island Luzon Nature trip philippines Potipot southeast asia Travel travel tips Zambales
  Often called as the "Little Boracay of the north"? But nahh, Potipot has its own identity.  Let me give you just 10 reasons to visit this island.1)  5 to 10 minutes boat ride from the mainland.  Scared of treacherous boat rides? Well f...
• The Saddest Word, Goodbye
  on May 5, 2015 in beach black and white grieving infant loss inspirational Lingayen Love Luzon Pangasinan personal poetry
  When God calls our childrento dwell with Him above,We mortals sometimes questionthe wisdon of His love.For no heartache compares with,the death of one small child.Who does so much to make our world,seem so wonderful and mild.Perhaps God tires of call...
• Singapore Botanic Gardens
  on Nov 9, 2014 in asia gardens Nature trip park Singapore southeast asia Travel travel tips
  Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but cheer up guys, there are a lot of great tourist places in Singapore that are for FREE!  Singapore Botanic Gardens  is one of them, and based on travel reviews, this park is eve...
• One Fine Morning at Pasir Ris Park, Singapore
  on Oct 7, 2014 in asia beach Nature trip park Singapore southeast asia trails
  Pasir Ris Park is a 71 hectare beach park located in the eastern part of Singapore which is one of the largest in the country, it has a a full length of around 6.5 kilometers. The Park is just around 20 minutes from Chiangi airport and is near Downto...
• Royal Park Ratchaphruek, Chiang Mai
  on Sep 25, 2014 in asia Chiang Mai park southeast asia Thailand Travel travel tips
  The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek was originally a celebration hosted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of King Bhumibol  Adulyadej for his 60th anniversary of accession to the throne and his 80th birthday. The first exhibition was held from Nove...
• Adventure Cove Waterpark @ Resorts World, Sentosa
  on Sep 15, 2014 in asia Sentosa Singapore southeast asia Theme Park Travel travel tips
  Adventure Cove Waterpark is one of the attractions at Marine Life Park which is a part of Resorts World Sentosa and sharing the grounds with the S.E.A. Aquarium. Since I love the water, I've been to a lot of water parks and Sunway Lagoon in Mal...