Barcelona is on the biting edge of architecture, food, fashion, style, music and good times. The art, with significant collections by Picasso and Miró, is provocative; and the buildings, many by the eccentric genius Gaudí, are mind blowing. One can never get enough of the […]
The popular images of Spain as a land of bullfights, flamenco, ceramic tiles and ruined castles derives from Andalucia, the southernmost territory and quintessentially Spanish part of the Iberian Peninsula. In this short trip of ours, I wanted to see as much highlights as we […]
This excerpt from Lonely Planet nails our sentiments down on Madrid. We barely had a week there, but thanks to friends and good tips, we enjoyed almost every bullet point about the city outlined below. An Artistic City Few cities can boast an artistic pedigree […]
My girlfriends and I decided to travel on a whim and so we agreed to work with a light budget. Although the usual destinations from Manila came first in mind, we wanted to go somewhere exotic. Siem Reap was definitely a fantastic choice as we accomplished […]
Our first day in the Angkor Thom complex was overwhelming. But even if you’re feeling pretty templed-out, you’ll regret missing the other noteworthy temples. We dedicated our second morning to visit two more temples that are considered off the beaten track. Still, their details and stories were as vivid as the popular […]
I’ve always thought of Siem Reap as mystical. I was curious to experience what the famed Tomb Raider setting was all about. And so with my adventurous group of girlfriends, we planned a convenient weekend trip to the fabled destination. Siem Reap, which literally means the […]
No trip to Melbourne is complete without it. It’s heralded as one of the world’s all-time best scenic drives. Like the drive up California’s coast on Highway 1, the Great Ocean Road is a lovely meander that should be on your lifetime list of things […]
Phillip Island is most popular for the penguin parade, but there is more to do and see to make the long trip truly worthwhile. I know in asking about the island, there were many that said “don’t bother”, but we ended up taking a […]
MELBOURNE is the most European of Australia’s cities, and while it may lack a truly stunning natural setting or in-your-face sights, it has its share of subtle charms. Here are some tips when visiting this modest but enchanting city. 1) Stay at the Novotel in Collins A […]
We took the rest of the family to Watson’s Bay again. My sister in law’s boyfriend was thoughtful enough to prepare a little picnic for all of us to enjoy in Robertson’s Park. It was such a delight to sip champagne from plastic […]
Another reason to visit Sydney is to spend quality time with my cousins – the Joneses. In line with a Bilateral Mobility Program between Australia and the UK, they decided to migrate to Sydney to take advantage of cross job or study […]
Shopping will always be a highlight but I am featuring this mall not because of its excellent retail selection but because of its amazing food court. My cousin was raving about this and I was thinking to myself…. foodcourt??? But to see it is to […]
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