Filipina on Flip Flops in Siem Reap, Cambodia (Day 2)
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Being on top of Pre Rup with its spectacular view of the horizon begged for a moment of contemplation, and so the three of us wandered the top level of the temple separately, perhaps looking back and slowly starting to digest what we had seen and experienced in the past two days. I felt an immense sense of gratitude on my part – to have witnessed that much history, to have seen and touched and stood upon something that had been there for centuries, which someone in another time – another world, even – also witnessed and saw, touched and stood upon…well, I felt pretty damn lucky. This will sound strange, weird, cheesy or incredibly nerdy, depending on who’s reading it, but to be honest, being there, on top of an amazing centuries-old structure by an ancient civilization, I couldn’t help but feel a connection to an era that had long gone and that was not my own, and I really, truly felt the immensity and expanse of time.
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Filipina on Flip Flops in Siem Reap, Cambodia (Day 1)
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There it was, the temple complex of Angkor Wat, its “beehive” towers standing ever so proudly yet solemnly in the middle of the forest of Siem Reap, as it has done so for centuries. Other than how immense it was, I was taken by its location, hidden deep in the woods, forgotten and untouched, its existence unknown to the outside world for years and years. I wondered what it must’ve felt like for the French explorer who re-discovered Angkor in the 1800s, to have found all that grandeur and to have undoubtedly been flabbergasted by the staggering thought that a place as massive and as beautiful as that could’ve been forgotten almost entirely by civilization. And while Angkor Wat and the rest of Cambodia’s temples are now renowned all over the world and are visited by crowds of tourists each year, on that quiet, wet and gloomy Sunday morning, standing on the bridge towards its entrance, I couldn’t help but feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of, and to have seen for myself, the “hidden” magnificence that is Angkor Wat.
Sagada in my mind
IN FEBRUARY this year, finally, I was able to go to the much talked-about destination for a tired soul physically exhausted urban professional like me. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision to go along with my wife who went to Bontoc to attend to a book distribution project, hence, a sidetrip to Sagada was irresistible…read more at EXPLORED!
Cebu White Sands at Maribago Beach
I would place the White Sands Resort a notch or two below the Shangri La Plantation Bay properties on Mactan Island – but these exclusive resorts are much more expensive. Among the mid-level resorts in the Cebu area I have visited, the White Sands Resort is probably the best. It is a good choice just to spend a day at the beach or to host a gathering.
Minglanilla Church, Cebu
The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (or the Most Pure Heart of Mary) was built from 1880 to 1886. The church is a Gothic confection- the flame-like arches, painted domes of the bell towers and spires and flying buttresses which blend with the semi-circular arched portals.
Beach Club Hotel Angeles
Boasting beautiful accommodation blended with contemporary luxury, the Angeles Beach Club Hotel invites you for a pleasant stay in Pampanga. Located just a few minutes drive from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in ClarkField, the Angeles Beach Club Hotel is beautifully housed close to many shopping centres across SM Clark.
Carbon Market
Carbon Market is named after the coal depository of the Cebu railroad, whose final station was in this area. Carbon is a typical Philippine market where various items, from food stuff to handicraft, may be found. continue reading
Hidden waterfalls in Malabuyoc
This photo was taken during one of our river trekking in the mountains of Malabuyoc. Click to see the PIC
Ark of Avilon Zoo
In today’s times, I think parents are forced to be creative when coming up with activities that would entertain their children. Otherwise, they may turn to settling with the latest gadgets to give their young ones. Although my eldest son would probably love to get a PSP or the latest toy, I have long decided that my kids will not be raised with their heads buried in gadgets, so I chose another path of entertainment.
Picking a Tokyo City Guide
For veterans like myself and other Filipino echange students in Japan, there are still times when we needed a map to find out way around Tokyo. The landscape of the city changes at a breakneck speed, and getting a good guidebook is a must to explore the city and surrounding areas.
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