A welcome note Let me introduce you to the framed line of this photograph, the becoming of a curious mind and the vertigo of a wanderlust mother. Let me become anonymous and paint you a raw unedited version of my family. It is in those playful coffee hour of the tungsten lit room where Joycee…
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A peek inside our one year annual pass 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, and 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…
Come again to Camiguin Island; A three day family trip packed with adventure
Our 2022 Mindanao road trip brought us to this wonderful finale retreat in the intimate and quaint Island of Camiguin. A wonderful family vacation Island you’d want to visit if you want to feel a private tropical welcome away from the busy crowd, immerse with the locals at every town, and drive with the windows…
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. The cooler weather and the…
Explore Sedona in four days 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 deby 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…
Beautiful Alberta
Have you awaken from a dream of pristine waters and un-ending stream of river that rest on a panoramic mountain rage of snow capped mountains? Captivating waterfalls and rolling hills of wild flowers and dramatic skies? Lakes that stretch for miles across vistas and evergreen that foil dramatic and ominous skies. I woke up to…
Enter the enchanting; A road trip to the Pacific Northwest with a toddler
Celestial birthday, an introduction to our Pacific Northwest adventure. on my 33rd birthday I woke up extra early at 3 in the morning. I joined the early morning with a fresh aroma of coffee and recharging every nerve in me as I enjoyably sip the last drop of it. It was still pitch black outside…
Yellowstone and the Grand Teton in Autumn
Why a road trip through Wyoming is a great alternative to see the colors and foliage in the fall We all gravitate towards selected ideas and places for inspiration. A book, a meditational or inspirational music, and travel for many, including my family. The everyday mundane and the monotony of life can take a hold…
Your guide to Mindanao’s Mountain resorts
The beautiful mountain ranges of Mindanao from Digos (Davao Del Sur) to Kitcharao (Agusan Del Norte) The mountain provinces of Mindanao was once just a talk of the people. Inaccessible for many of the population, it has remained pristine. Untouched. Its magnificent high peaks and green terrain can only be seen from an airline making…
Drive the beautiful 902 Surigao-Davao coastal route
If you were thinking about a road trip to the beautiful island of Mindanao and explore its hidden jewels, this post will cover a road trip journey from Butuan City to Davao and back through the scenic route highway 902 Surigao-Davao coastal road. Explore Mindanao with all its element from the beautiful open pacific coastline,…
bike the pacific coast with children
Southern California is definitely a warm welcome to families seeking to travel with multitude of activities in mind, from snowboarding the mountains of big bear lake to finding their way down the pacific coast just hours away- watching surfers riding a perfect barrel. Illuminated under the orange tinged pacific sun setting in the horizon is…
The children of Talaingod
After a recent completion of a paved road connecting Davao del Norte to Bukidnon, travel between the two cities have shortened the distance and time significantly. The two lane road run through the municipalities of Kapalong and Talaingod. What we have encountered here have been an eye opener- a life changer, perhaps with how the…
what’s your story? The fujifilm instax share sp-2
The magic of the moment Travel is a wonderful experience. Being able to share that experience with people you meet is a blessing. Being able to learn about their story, build a connection, make friendship and leave them with a physical memory of that very momment is something magical. We communicate in an acceptable behavior…
Siargao Island
From the pristine beaches of Siargao Island, vibing with the locals, learning to surf, exploring the hidden waterfalls and secluded gems of Camiguin island, to the very peak of the Mindanao mountain ranges- a sweet serenade and early sunrise glow from the very mount Apo backdrop and trailing morning dew and fog. The newly opened…
Roar and Snore
A sleepover adventure in the San Diego Safari Park! October 2021 | Imagine a night that’s captured the intimate darkness, the late October sun not hesitating to delay and retire itself to pave the way to a clear autumn sky. The crickets chirp loud and clear this pandemic uncertainty. Everyone is just about in their…
Ha Long bay Orchid Cruise
One night, two days, and a lifelong hospitality. Welcome to Luxury Orchid Cruises. Kuya Ronald comes around the corner to check on the guest at Dinh Vu port in Hai Phong City. He serves a welcome drink on this humid day as sweat drips down my forehead trying to contain the kids with a doodle…
Britania charm
Ate Lourdes sits on a shaded part of the island surrounded by pristine blue waters against white sandy beach shorelines. The calm breeze inviting a slow morning crawl of tiny crustaceans and pulsating waves. She hand picks sea urchins in a bucket. Next to her, a pile of seaweeds and few fresh catch of the…
Ilocos
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 cobble 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….
The Yucatan
A road trip to the lost civilization Spring of 2016; Setting out early in our rental car- an avocado colored ford fiesta as our vessel, Joel is strapped in his car seat in the back at 16 months, his bottled milk ready for the trip, and we took off to our first family road trip…
The Lone star state
Hold the fort. ‘Remember the Alamo!’ To where it stands now, unparalleled structures rise around, not a cast of shadow gloom over this historic land. Dwarfed building pave way to the Alamo as it hold its ground. The reminder to the very foundation of this land. From the Spaniard’s settlement and their missions- the origin…
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