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  • Discover Dapitan, the shrine City of the Philippines

    Discover Dapitan, the shrine City of the Philippines

    Cover photo: Rizal’s letter to Fr. Pablo Pastells: “I consider myself happy to be able to suffer a little for a cause I believe to be sacred | itinuturing kong maligaya ang makapagtiis nang kaunti alang-alang sa isang layunin initnuturing kong banal.” A blend of historical importance and a true retreat plots Dapitan as an… Read more

  • 24 hours in Boston, a family adventure

    24 hours in Boston, a family adventure

    Boston and the IT outage; How a canceled flight turned into a family adventure. Let’s take you to our canceled flight turn family city adventure. After a restful sleep, my family and I headed to the dining hall. All our luggage are infinite in their final fit. All I needed now was a cup of… Read more

  • How to find Isak Heartstone

    How to find Isak Heartstone

    Who is this beautiful Giant in the woods? Isak Heartstone is a 15-foot tall wooden troll sculpture on the Trollstigen Trail in Breckenridge, Colorado. Isak was created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo for the annual Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA) in August, and he is known for promoting recycling by making art from trash.… Read more

  • The million star accommodation in Joshua tree National Park

    The million star accommodation in Joshua tree National Park

    The stargazers haven and the rock climbers playground. This unique landscape is an iconic midwest setting. It is known for its natural beauty, artistic community, and outdoor recreational opportunities, attracting visitors from around the world. It has long been a source of inspiration for artists, musicians, and writers, drawn to its serene beauty and otherworldly… Read more

  • Explore Sedona; a four day excursion with children

    Explore Sedona; a four day excursion with children

    An oasis in the dessert, teaming with vibrant rock buttes, surrounding itself with new age art galleries, sophisticated food entries and who can deny the mild weather, setting Sedona a destination for all seeking both inspiration and luxury in the dessert. This was a perfect getaway for my family and my two young children who… Read more

  • Ilocos reflections; a recollection. A reverence to my roots through the eyes of my children.

    Ilocos reflections; a recollection. A reverence to my roots through the eyes of my children.

    A journey; a self reflection | A road trip to the ilocos region, Philippines. At the break of dawn Joycee and I headed down quaint Crisologo street. The cobbled stone pathway is the most authentic at this hour with the dark blue moonless sky and the ambient tungsten light illuminating the picturesque 17th century structures.… Read more