Tag Archives: Photo Ops

East of Kyoto: Shrines, Temples and Garden

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Lunch was very satisfying…  and the rain abated after all.  So walk some more we did. Chion-in Temple was not easy to find.  The map was confusing.  We walked back and forth several times between the Yasaka Shrine and the … Continue reading →

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Basco Jaunts: Vayang Rolling Hills

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

Credits: Red overlay by Kari Holts or iKari Design. It is perhaps the most visited in Basco.  This place somewhat epitomizes Batanes in the minds of many… endless rolling hills, blue skies and magnificent views of the sea, the South … Continue reading →

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Basco Jaunts: Valugan Bay

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

Credits:  Quickpage by Antonia Krajicek using the “4Ever” kit, a collaborative kit created by Jessica Sprague.com; Suede Alpha by Miss Behaving 2011. From where we got off, I could hear the splash of the waves; the boulders hardly visible. The … Continue reading →

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Basco Jaunts: Radar Tukon and its Surroundings

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Basco, despite being the smallest province of the Philippines, offers some of the best scenic and cultural landscapes in the country. Often touted as the Ireland of Asia, this so-called last frontier is blessed with endless rolling hills, rugged terrain … Continue reading →

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El Nido: Island Hop Day

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

“The best island destination of Southeast Asia” was how National Geographic Traveler Magazine sized up El Nido in its November-December 2007 issue.  And has since been dubbing it as one of the best travel destinations.  Alex Garland’s “The Beach was … Continue reading →

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Soaring High in Vang Vieng

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

With most of Vang Vieng still asleep, we sauntered down before the break of dawn to the hotel lobby half asleep ourselves.  The ride came at 6 in the morning as promised and drove us to an empty lot where … Continue reading →

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Fun and Frolic at the River Namsong

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Credits:  Papers by Jessica Sprague (Bright Stripes paper), Carina Gardner (Coqu flirt 16), ITM Tricolor (Red tiny dot), QQ Knotty Girl papers; Elements by Carina Gardner (daisy paper bits) Once a peaceful and quiet town, Vang Vieng used to appeal … Continue reading →

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The Kawasan High

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Credits:  Papers by Queen of Quirks, Elements by Scrap Matters’ Life Simple Surprises Kit Remarkable diving defines Moalboal and many combine it with a side trip to Kawasan Falls in nearby Badian town. Just an hour away from Cebu’s diving … Continue reading →

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Rest of Taroko

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

If rugged cliff, marble canyons, towering mountains, and cascading rivers are your thing, then the Taroko National Park will surely enchant. Hungry for more after our morning’s meanderings, we decided to book a tour to cover more grounds.  A must … Continue reading →

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Buluowan, the Lower Terrace

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Taroko Gorge.  Travel buddy Art, a globe wanderer for more than 3 decades, largely influenced our trip to the national park.  He’s gone to so many places, he inspire me to never stop travelling.  Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Iran, Bhutan, Antarctica – … Continue reading →

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