Tag Archives: Social Causes

Random Travel Snaps: The Orangutans of Borneo

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Threatened by logging and captivity, their population dwindles through the years.  These so-called “men of the forest” are estimated to be as few as 10,000 still in the wild. In 2007, I followed the path of a boardwalk that led … Continue reading →

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Abuan Whitewater Adventure

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Credits: Papers by CC oh joy yuletide, Chrysanthemum, Crystal Wilkerson Polka dot 08, EP Life is Good;  Border by LivE WWSH Page border; Tag by Crustal Wilkerson SVC tag We were back at Abuan River the next day and were … Continue reading →

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Exploring Abuan River

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

I am not one to pass up a chance to an adventure so one February evening, I found myself on a bus with 2 other friends, en route to Ilagan, Isabela.  We were to test run an eco-tour package intended … Continue reading →

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The Season of Giving

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

Alas the season of giving is here and the child in me still loves the mystery of a carefully wrapped gift – the thrill of unwrapping a gift to discover what’s in it… ahhh!!  Which is why it brings me great … Continue reading →

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You Have Something To Say

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

Credits: JSprague TW dialog template; LivE SSun Fun paper pack (grass, maraschino and paisley skies); JWilson’s Rejuvinate and Reaffirm flower element. We could hear assertive arguments in the background.  When the other party left, we asked what that was all … Continue reading →

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A Heritage of Music, Dance and Storytelling

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

This is my last post on the T’bolis and it’s beautiful land, Lake Sebu and what better way to honor its people and its land than to celebrate its cultural heritage through vivacious singing and dancing.  No, we didn’t dance … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons Why…

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

You should try Whitewater Rafting at least once in your life. Credits:  Bannerwoman Designs Worn, Folded Edges, Judy Meibusch Doodle Dot elements, LivEdesigns SSunFun Alpha Ever since my first rafting experience in 1999, I was hooked (see here, here and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cagayan Province, Cordillera, Kalinga, Philippines | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

The Waiting Game

Posted on July 4, 2009 by

Credits-  Templates:  Katy Larson 365 template o3;  Papers:  Oscraps Moonlight papers ninascrap 2 and suec3. Each day we’d set out to search for hammerheads.  They were the reason we spent 5 days in Layang Layang, off the coast of Sabah, … Continue reading →

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A World Heritage Expedition

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

“We woke up to a perfect storm”, aptly described by a friend of the bad weather that welcomed us one morning as we approached the Sulu Seas on our way to Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park, simply called Tubbataha.  The … Continue reading →

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A Nature Park in the Metropolis

Posted on February 17, 2009 by

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city is an ecological park with lush trees, a lagoon an amphitheater, a pool, picnic area complete with cooking and grilling provisions, wall-climbing facilities and even a trail for a … Continue reading →

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