Ate Lourdes 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…
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Carnival Radiance cruise with children
Ensenada, Mexico Featured photo at the Plaza Civica de la Patria with the Bust of Benito Juarez. He was a Mexican Liberal lawyer and statesman who served as the 26th president of Mexico. Benito pursued constitutional reforms that helped establish a democratic federal republic. Thing one and two, a carnival cruise experience for you It…
As we lay here in the cabin
Rest, as illuminated in scripture, unfolds with a sacred rhythm that beckons us to pause and remember His promises, compelling us to lean into His unwavering provision. It is a powerful, intentional break in the chaos of our daily lives, urging us to reflect deeply on the overflowing blessings we often take for granted. In…
we are the banyan tree
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…
Come again to Camiguin Island; A three day family trip packed with adventure
Our 2022 Mindanao road trip brought us to this wonderful finale of a 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, drive with the…
Our journey to beautiful Alberta with a one year old.
A dreamy state of mind 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…
Enter the enchanting; A road trip to the Pacific Northwest with a toddler
Cover Photo Hoh Rainforest, one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S., located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state. 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…
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 toward a selected ideas and places for inspiration. A book, a meditational or inspirational music, and travel, for many- including the whole family. The everyday mundane and the monotony of life can take…
A family guide to Mindanao’s stunning mountain resorts
The beautiful mountain ranges of Mindanao from Digos (Davao Del Sur) to Kitcharao (Agusan Del Norte) featured photo: Alicia’s ridge eco park in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte with India and cousin Tan Tan overlooking a vast mountain ranges of Buenavista covered in afternoon fog creating an atmosphere of flattering diffused light | 2022 The mountain…
Drive the beautiful 902 Surigao-Davao coastal route
Featured photo: A side trip off highway 902 to a stunning natural wonder in the Island of Mindanao, the Aliwagwag falls is renowned for its cascading curtain like beauty and lush surroundings. A quick photo with the family before continuing our coastal road trip to Davao City If you were thinking about a road trip…
bike the pacific coast with the kids
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 cover photo with Joel and Ryan pose outside the Jardin de Senorita | Travel is nothing short of a breathtaking adventure! To share that adventure with the incredible people we encounter is truly a gift. Learning their stories, forging deep connections, and cultivating friendships, all while leaving behind a tangible…
Experience Siargao island’s charm with children
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…
Magical camping experience with family in San Diego’s Roar and Snore safari Park
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’s Orchid Cruise experience with young children
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…
A family road trip to the Yucatan Peninsula
A road trip to a 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…
Family adventures in 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…
Summer, coffee and play; a parents perspective traveling with young children
Summer Solstice; an introduction Ideally I would stow away the camera and claim a corner spot in the bed. This is usually when the coffee is just about digesting my breakfast I just consumed and conserving every calorie for the full day ahead. Cover photo: I saw this nice diffused light trying to encamp around…
Europe tour bus and the grand gesture of friendship through the eyes of children
GoeuGo bus tour with children | part II: On this journey we continue our travel to Germany, Amsterdam, Belgium and back to France. go to part I. Places visited: Bonn , Cologne , Amsterdam , Zaanse Schans, Keukenhof, Brussels, Paris. Day 3 Bus stop # 6 | The city of Bonn. The ex capital city of Germany before…
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