Most people would think of only one place when they hear the name “Boracay” — the White Beach. But there’s more to Boracay than the commercially abused White Beach side. There is also the untamed side called Puka Beach — home of the popular Puka shells. Escaping from the crowded White Beach, we set out…
Illustrious Ilocos Norte
Rough ride aside, my trip to Ilocos Norte was absolutely memorable! It didn’t matter that our designated driver took no mercy on road bumps (if I were pregnant, I would have given birth in transit). He drives fast, much to the chagrin of my travel buddies. To be fair, I liked that he drove fast…
Lamentations of a four-year old on death
“Ninang, bakit sinunog si Zak?” I was stunned with the question, coming from a four-year old who had just lost his newborn baby brother. Kai had wished for a baby brother. And now that his wish got granted, it was immediately taken away from him. I screamed inside my head, “Anak ng iskandalo naman, sino…
Revisiting Vigan
Three years ago, I went to Vigan for an official trip. I immediately fell in love with the place. I can’t quite put my finger on why I did. Was it the comfort of nostalgia? The warmth of the people? The laid back atmosphere? When I went back this year, the feeling is still there,…
Salamat, Gibo
Pinakita mo kung gaano kahalaga sa iyo ang magiging kinabukasan naming mga Pilipino matapos mong maranasan ang hirap at pagod — mula Ondoy hanggang huling araw ng kampanya para sa eleksyon. Sabi mo nga, ito ang dahilan kung kaya pinili mong maging positibo sa iyong kampanya mula umpisa hanggang katapusan. Pinatunayan mo na pwedeng lumaban…
beingKirei 