cover photo: budapesti belvárosi ferences templom. The Baroque-style Inner-City Church of the Franciscans, a beautiful view from our hotel suite. Shot at f/11 at 2 sec. Fuji xpro-1, Fuji 16 mm f/2.8. The two-day visit in Budapest with the family was more than a tour of the grand architecture, intricate castle and the stunning hillside…
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A family adventure to Czech, Slovenia, and Hungary; learning history and the cadence of public transportation
Cover photo: India posing along romantic cobble stone pathway. Prague is known for its magical and romantic atmosphere at night, with the illumination of historic landmarks casting a soft glow on the cobblestone streets, enhancing the feel of walking through a fairy tale. The enchanting sound of music wafts through the air from nearby cafes…
Family-Friendly Travel Guide: Tuna Landing in General Santos (GenSan)
General Santos City has been called the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines” due to its impressive total daily catch of tuna that exceeds any other fish ports in the country. This vibrant city not only boasts a rich marine biodiversity but also plays a vital role in the local economy, providing countless jobs and livelihoods…
A family guide to experience world-class gestures of Mindanao’s Grand Mosque and its nearby Pink Mosque
Cover Photo: The pink Mosque of Mindanao, or Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, is an architectural gem renowned for its vibrant color and intricate designs. Serving as both a place of worship and a cultural landmark, it reflects the Islamic heritage of the Filipino people. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, its unique pink hue symbolizes peace,…
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…
Boston and the IT outage; How a canceled flight turned into a family adventure.
What can you do in Boston for one day? 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 coffee, which I earnestly requested…
Experience Flamsbana with children; the most memorable train journey in Norway
Cover Photo: The Flam line, only 20 kilometers (about 13 miles) long, is a popular rail adventure in Norway. The Flamsbana train ride takes about 1 hour and offers stunning views on the journey from Myrdal to Flam and back, making it one of the best train rides in Europe. We had the privilege of…
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….
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…
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…
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….
Big Sur’s Ventana campground; the window to the pacific coast
How we spent the weekends camping in the redwoods to plug in to nature connected us to pure solitude and the very charming pacific coast. The Pfeiffer forest, the ocean and rolling hills collectively brought us to a peaceful retreat enjoying every element as we bonded together as a family. prelude to Autumn The cooler…
The road to salvation, an afternoon stroll with young children
Have you ever been in a place so desolate, uninspiring, neutral? We all have been to that daily mundane routine in life. Where part of us is a desert- our thoughts wander like the tumbleweed in the vast and open dry land. No growth, just stagnant air. Leonard Knight: The artist heart The war in…
Children and the Culinary World in Travel
opening image: the kids enjoying an authentic virgin pina colada from a local vendor in labufadora in Ensenada, Mexico. This is a great way to enjoy the easy nice walk while shopping along a street full of vendors slowly descending down on top of a hill overlooking the pacific ocean down to the blowhole excursion….
Escape Manila’s bustle and experience Baclaran’s redemptorist church; the Baclaran phenomenon
One should not discount the facade of the Baclaran church in comparison to the Duomo Milano in Milan, or the Cologne cathedral in Germany, or even the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona because of its deep rooted faith and the gravity of penitence that the Milieu of the Filipino people share. It is a common…
Simple minivan conversion for a weekend camping trip with the family
The ticking sound that changed the course of time I love camping and the outdoors. I have always been fascinated in buying a transport van and converting it into a functional living space enjoying the luxury of camping and the outdoors with the family. In 2017 we bought our minivan when my daughter India was…
Photography in travel and the candid reminders of children at play
When words become obsolete and distant, the world of travel turns to capturing raw images of uncomplicated forms and reflections. It is an extension of a new dimension untapped to the human psyche, but sustained in the art and form of candid moments. Photographs. Still images. Raw, unedited frame of existence; Of one’s mind and…
A peek inside an annual pass holder at Legoland, California
Building Lego(s) nurture the active and physical mind. It forms and build an inner creative process in a way that shelter the imagination, produce a self reflected satisfaction; Confidence within one’s inner child, over time build a concrete- stable judgement that can be applied to the everyday adult life, with a hint of a few…
7 helpful tips while traveling on Public Transportation with Kids; Europe edition
Welcome to adventure, the most memorable part of the destination Our most recent travel to Central Europe opened up new ideas into a few more helpful insights in how we can safely and efficiently use public transportation for our future travels. Traveling on public transportation with children can be a manageable and exciting experience. Here…
Unforgettable Maui experience with young kids
Because of the recent wildfire that’s devastated Maui, I want to extend my family’s prayer for all who are affected. May this island recover in the boldest of what Hawaiian’s are always viewed as- the beautiful gesture of Ohana. This was our humble trip with family friends just a month before it leveled most of…
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