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2024-03-10 23:25
My last stop for this Christmas 2023 holiday trip was this Dutch city called The Hague (Den Haag, if you may). There were no heavy reasons I came up with this stop aside from: (1) this was R… Read More
2024-02-12 00:05
Moving forward with my Christmas 2023 solo travel, my next destination was the daring and turbulent city of Amsterdam. Despite the anticipated absence of tulips and the sun, I still had my h… Read More
2024-01-05 01:21
📌Maastricht, Netherlands (Christmas eve!)Earlier, I took a bus from Liege and arrived at the peaceful outskirts of Holland, a small city thinly sandwiched between Belgium and Germany… Read More
2023-12-30 22:23
Walked around these cloudy streets of Liège, where I once again heard the familiar silence—peaceful, unnoticeable, but powerful kind of quiet—that stirs and agitates withi… Read More
2023-12-25 14:41
It was half past six. In theory, the night is still young. But the encroaching darkness suggests otherwise. I should have left the lab an hour ago. But the rain stubbornly held me captive, r… Read More
2023-12-17 20:56
 I remember briefly mentioning about Lyon Spring a few months ago, pointing out my prospective internship work on PFAS otherwise known as forever chemicals (initially aimed at quantific… Read More
2023-12-12 21:43
 Around this time a year ago, I was in Lyon, feasting over the enchanting glow of the Festival of Lights for four dreamy nights, straight! Yeah, I go overboard sometimes (not to mention… Read More
2023-12-08 00:32
 Wandered through shivering doubts; notions, actions clad in doubt's cold gown Smiles, tears wrapped in tepid shroud; in presence, paradox, chill and heat compound A dance of contrast… Read More
2023-12-03 20:40
 Man, life isn’t easy when you’re on your own, especially being away halfway ‘round the world. Living life independently carries its risks, steering one towards potent… Read More
2023-12-03 19:02
When I was asked to write feedback towards the completion of the requirements for my masters’ degree, I had a lot in mind but had to later trim it down in a more standard tone; hence t… Read More
Life Update
2023-11-26 16:50
 Due to some unexpected turnout of events, here we are prematurely back at it again; this time, to face a bigger monster called phd which guarantees another >4 years of a wild chase… Read More
2023-10-08 13:05
There is nothing much interesting about Monaco aside from Monte Carlo (the famous high-end gambling place, which I deliberately skipped for obvious reasons), the race that was unfortunately… Read More
2023-10-02 06:25
Sorry not sorry for the old-school reference, because there isn't any better way to put it. I think the cool breeze did all the work (since it was not lemon season yet), bringing in the dose… Read More
2023-09-29 02:42
Here is a video compilation of that day I spent an entire morning drowning on that Antibes beach of sadness, mourning over the news that P!ATD is finally calling it quits. And of course, the… Read More
2023-09-28 07:09
Five days in transit and still, I haven’t found the proverbial what I’m looking for, not that I am actively looking for it, but it sure felt like something was missing. I should… Read More
2023-09-17 08:08
Leaving Skopje behind, my journey to Sofia began, with yet another long bus ride. I was brimming with anticipation, adding another country to my growing Euro travel list. The journey, though… Read More
2023-09-14 02:11
Bulgarian skies vast,Mountains and culture embrace,A journey unfolds. Ancient stones still stand,Mosaics tell stories of old,Silent echoes land. Palace grand, NDK,Sofia's heart, wh… Read More
2023-06-29 20:49
Here’s a raw account of my brief stop in Skopje, originally intended for the postcards I unfortunately lost while in transit ☹ Greetings from Skopje! The statues here are ab… Read More
2023-06-27 19:37
Endured a butt-numbing ~8-hour ride, survived a near-miss on a snow-filled road somewhere around Mavroro Park, slimly lucked it out after almost being border-entry-denied, then finally treat… Read More
2023-06-13 19:53
On that bus ride leaving Tirana, I suddenly realized that Albania is actually one of the main settings in Balagtas' Florante at Laura (a mandatory reading piece during my sophomore year), wh… Read More
2023-06-11 20:40
 Impulsively booking plane tickets (again) in the midst of a boring afternoon class, intended as a birthday gift for myself, I embarked on a journey to Albania, from the quain… Read More
2023-06-04 19:49
[Late post, took too long in the drafts; intended to be a year-end post] Dearest readers, as another year unfolds, our protagonist's quest for fulfillment and joy continues its tantaliz… Read More
2023-05-29 09:39
As dawn painted the sky with hues of gold, my journey brought me to the enchanting city of Marseille, the last leg of my 2-week Christmas sojourn, and I found myself stepping onto French soi… Read More
2023-05-27 15:00
 Le Chate̶l̶i̶e̶r̶'s Principle: If stress is applied to le chat at meowquilibrium, le chat reaction goes in the direction that will stress hoomans out. The… Read More
2023-05-27 09:13
In Sintra's realm where raindrops fallA misty dance enchants us allBut heed our tale, dear wanderer boldOf a journey that turned bitter, long, and cold That Lisbon morning, grey painted… Read More
Eiffel Stifle
2023-05-24 19:43
From the ancient annals of my memory, some six months ago, I barely recall the day when I beheld the  Eiffel Tower in Paris, how it soars with grandeur towards the heavens, evoking… Read More
2023-05-23 19:09
 Firenze, Italia | Dead-tired from the tough journey spanning countless hours on the road, from Lyon to Genoa to Pisa, and finally, to Florence, I still managed to see Florence’s… Read More
2023-05-21 22:03
 People who know enough about who I was when I was about ten would understand the unwavering pull I felt towards Genoa; a deep-rooted yearning that necessitated this visit, so so bad. F… Read More
2023-05-18 16:40
 Yo! There was this crazy time (days before Christmas 2022, to be a bit precise), when I went on this wild-ass 10-day trip through Italy, Spain, and Portugal. It was Day 1 and I had no… Read More
2023-05-16 20:54
 BCN, Spain | The moment I walked on those vibrant streets of Barcelona, I was lonely no more. The weight of history—a bloody past between PH and Spain forged over 333 years… Read More
2023-05-12 19:20
Lisbon, Portugal | In the realm of travel and exploration, my trip to Lisbon (the final leg of my 10-day Christmas travel) left an indelible mark upon my very soul. Nestled along the meander… Read More
2023-05-12 00:36
Paris, France | The Arc de Triomphe is the ultimate Napoleon flex move – an epitome of Bonaparte's sheer arrogance and hubris, erecting a 50-meter-tall arch to commemorate his victory… Read More
2023-02-05 19:33
On my second night at the hostel, I met two guys from Germany, who happened to be my roommates for the rest of my stay in Barcelona. During the mandatory banalités, one of the German… Read More
2022-12-30 18:48
Vatican City | For a little over a year of wandering around the western side of the world, eagerly looking for things I honestly don’t exactly know what, oftentimes lost like a pu… Read More
2022-12-29 09:43
Rome, Italy | Been trapped in this personal French Revolution for a few months now but it more feels like battling in 10-year warfare already, thus, the desperate call for a ceasefire. Grant… Read More
2022-12-28 19:40
After ~54 hours of sinful/unhealthy lifestyle (read: 7 bottles of beer, 1 deadly limoncello shot, 3 cups of coffee, 0 water), it's about time for liver cleansing (and more importantly, some… Read More
2022-12-27 18:56
 "Whenever you couldn't have water, get a beer ." Rome, Italy | A few days after attempting to escape France, and anything french for that matter, it was a bit strange to meet a lo… Read More
2022-12-22 19:13
17 December 2022 | Genova, ItaliaWhen I was at the planning stage of my les vacances Christmas edition, I already had Genoa (birthplace of Christopher Columbus) fixed in mind, stro… Read More
2022-12-04 13:51
Of the couple of times I have been to Tallinn (i.e. the Old Town) while living in Tartu for nearly a year, I could not recall any instance when I went there, to actually be there. Every sing… Read More
2022-11-01 23:34
Uppsala, Sweden | From a personal account, one of the highlights of my program is the winter school, an annual activity bridging the autumn and spring semesters. This year, it was held in a… Read More
2022-09-30 11:49
Lyon, France | It has been one month for me trying to fit and survive in this city, one si’l vous plaît at a time, because French, for me, is such a difficult language to learn… Read More
2022-08-25 04:47
23 December 2021 | Pompei, ItalyBastille’s Pompeii has been a huge guilty pleasure of mine as far as 2013 music is concerned; a time I never really cared about the world but was optimi… Read More
2022-07-22 09:58
     22 December 2021 | Before the heartwarming tales of Zagreb, Dubrovnik, and Budapest happened, there was Naples, where my 2021 Christmas trip, actually started. I initiall… Read More
Change Of Plans
2022-07-13 09:06
 The classic case of things doesn’t go according to plan has always been an inevitable part of my travel itineraries (in the past and to date), most especially in these post-pande… Read More
2022-07-11 04:54
 Today's hike in numbers:21k+ steps tallied7 euros spent, all-in!6 instances I went in the wrong direction5 hours of "hiking"4 castles (& ruins) visited3 "wild creatures" spotted2 n… Read More
2022-07-10 21:26
  TIME CHECK: 1:34AMCelebrating midsummer eve (the shortest night of the year) through Latvian folk songs/dances, beers, and Janu bonfires. As tradition dictates, had to stay up un… Read More
2022-07-10 21:18
 Just a couple of meters away from where I currently live, I somehow, almost overlooked this important historic place, yet another stark reminder of the atrocities the Nazis committed… Read More
2022-06-28 19:25
As Oberyn Martell beautifully puts it, “It is a big and beautiful world, most of us live and die in the same corner where we were born in, never get to see any of it, I don’t wan… Read More
2022-03-02 23:48
14 November 2021 | In case someone out there is curious – these days, my life’s going great, I am doing more than fine, and most importantly I am frequently finding reasons (amon… Read More
2022-02-16 20:56
 12 November 2021 | I was awestruck the very moment I saw Duomo di Milano while alighting from the subway stairs. It was drop-dead gorgeous, extremely more beautiful than how I have it… Read More
2022-01-30 18:33
 11 November 2021 | Off to another half-marathon after a mediocre finish in Helsinki, I packed my bag (and a better pair of running shoes) once more and headed southward, this time to I… Read More
2021-12-29 07:37
 29 December 2021 | Just a quick travel update. I got a lot of travel stories to tell but have very little time and motivation to do so, at this moment. My recent travel schedules… Read More
2021-10-28 22:21
 11 September 2021 | On this day, I was effortlessly lured to join a South Estonian hike 0n a trail that runs around a lake called Pühajärve in Otepää, Valga Co… Read More
Helsin-cutie
2021-10-28 22:10
 02 October 2021 |  The cutie method of manifestation is proving to be a powerful tool, at least for my taking. After a month in Tartu, I managed to crack my first out-of… Read More
2021-10-28 21:27
Apparently, the ubiquity of mushrooms around Estonian forests is a yearly autumn phenomenon. These fungi, from the cute ones, dull ones, to the funky ones, are easily spotted along major hik… Read More
Mountain Climbacks
2021-10-26 19:33
The last time my hiking shoes were of actual use was last March 16 2020, one day before Philippines was placed under state of calamity due to the spread of novel coronavirus disease lat… Read More
2021-09-26 19:10
Apparently, the ubiquity of mushrooms around Estonian forests is a yearly autumn phenomenon. These fungi, from cute ones to the dull and the funky ones, are easily spotted along the trails… Read More
2021-09-25 18:28
 11 September 2021 | On this day, I was effortlessly lured to join a South Estonian hike 0n a trail that runs around a lake called Pühajärve in Otepää, Valga Co… Read More
2021-09-23 15:45
After..7 months of paperwork6 thousand miles distance travelled5 airports landed to and departed from4 plane rides3 hundred photos saved/taken2 visas processed1 unexpected swab testand 0.5 m… Read More
2021-09-19 21:13
Foreign travel opportunities had been very elusive (and nearly impossible) lately, but thanks to this rare chance to fly to Ankara Turkey, an unlikely destination (I only knew from the good… Read More
2021-09-19 10:35
Having a French language class this term, by far the most difficult course for me, held in some old building in Livii, I have to go under (for a brief encounter with) two bridges at least tw… Read More
2021-09-14 17:49
 05 September 2021 | On what seemed to be a rarity in Tartu these days, the sun brightly shined on that weekend morning. It was imperative to get out of my cage and go for a walk t… Read More
Anıtkabir: In Photos
2021-08-21 10:41
Anıtkabir, which literally means memorial tomb, is the resting site for (1) Atatürk, Turkey’s founding father & the republic’s first president, and (2) İsmet … Read More
2021-08-16 11:00
 15 August 2021 | Disclaimer: Unhappy vibe ahead. If there’s one lesson I constantly re-learn, that would be be-careful-what-you-wish-for. Upon landing in Ankara a few days a… Read More
Life After Shell
2021-07-27 23:42
 Back-to-zero feelsYesterday was my last day at work. After 3.5 years of gasoline highs (and lows), I finally call it quits with Shell. It has been an amazing chase for this dream of bu… Read More
2021-06-26 12:34
 20 March 2021 | Hugely deprived of the outdoors & of seeing old friends for nearly over a year spelled for a perpetual thrust for reunion climbs. Come February, easily did four con… Read More
Cloud At Last
2021-03-03 23:13
24 November 2019 | After a loooong hiatus from the wild, I finally found myself back in the game thru a trek up Mt Ulap (lit. cloud), which was a very good thing for my soul during those tim… Read More
Hiking Checklist 2021
2021-02-11 09:00
Disclaimer: This post does not intend to advertise or encourage anyone in any way to do things or go places, other than to personally document post mid-pandemic adventures in this… Read More
Running Outside The Lines
2020-05-23 08:29
Oftentimes, I get to pick some worthwhile life lessons along the road. And this Batanes trip had a unique way presenting such in packets of idiocy in bursting colors right down the road. The… Read More
Over You, Over Again
2020-04-26 13:22
Loving you feels like a withered leafFalls from the branch but grows againBlown with the wind sending it nowhereBut eventually comes back to its originHow could that be?Missing you comes in… Read More
2020-04-21 18:01
I was today years old when I systematically thought-of and fully realized the thingsand people I have lost over petty, shallow, and simply unreasonable reasons in this lifetime. Painful, but… Read More
The Coron Virus
2020-04-19 16:54
I was today years old when I systematically thought-of and fully realized the thingsand people I have lost over petty, shallow, and simply unreasonable reasons in this lifetime. Historically… Read More
Hintayan, Himlayan, Hantungan
2020-03-24 07:54
Kung pipiliing mahimlay sa aking mga yakapAy aking ikagagalak tulad ng buwang magbabantay sa mga bituin sa dagat ng karimlanHabang ika'y payapang mamamasyal sa katahimikang kalakip ay kalung… Read More
TakLong Way To Go
2019-07-14 10:24
Of all my travels, old and new, this one is among my favorites for one special reason: experienced it the most inconvenient yet best possible way. I would, in any day, give this a perfect sc… Read More
Basking In Buscalan
2019-06-28 17:25
Having been raised with the notion that getting inked is equated to deviance, my choice to have one is powerfully rewarding and liberating; especially because I regard this art as a story I… Read More
Sagada, Over And Again
2019-06-24 18:11
It used to be all praises whenever I write about my travels in the past because that’s my truth. But truth changes with time sometimes. And some truths turn out to be harder to tell wh… Read More
Seconds
2019-01-30 08:40
Mt Pulag; the second time aroundFor the past year, the impact of time on me has been a little more vivid than usual. Never have I ever seen myself as invested on so many things all at once f… Read More
Swift Hike To Mt. Gulugod-Baboy
2017-12-21 19:31
Being one of the easier climbs, Mt. Gulugod-Baboy (Mabini, Batangas) remains as a favorite hike for novice hikers. Thus, coming from a long hiking hiatus, this mountain was for me, a perfect… Read More
Hakuna Masasa
2017-12-18 13:06
Hakuna means “there is no/not”, simply because Masasa’s like no other.Most of the time, I travel with tight resources – cash and time at that – with this trip n… Read More
Postlude: HK Down The Road
2017-12-17 20:00
Being a first-timer in Hong Kong – actually, outside the Philippines for that matter – this particular trip is liberating at least for me. Every inch of HK showed how much good o… Read More
A Bitter Taste Of Macau
2017-12-12 16:08
There is always something. Whenever I’m caught in the middle of dead-end circumstances, my crunch-time-self believes that a remedy is always out there for the taking. But for some occa… Read More

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