When I was in Maldives, I met this traveler who authors the blog site: http://www.backpackingdoc.com. He describes himself as Afghan, American, Muslim and a Doctor, who travels the world to explore humanity. In one of his blog entries ("Who's Maneeka's God?" posted on January 18, 2017), he wrote about his Maldives trip and mentioned about… Continue reading Traveling Philippino lawyer
Expectation vs. Reality
Much has been written about travel expectations and how these expectations are far from what the reality is. Some people points the blame to photo editors like photoshop, or even the simple photo filter apps. On the other hand, some people do not mind looking at edited photos as these, in fact, entices them even… Continue reading Expectation vs. Reality
Blame it on Nessie
One of the highlights of my trip in Scotland was my Loch Ness Cruise from Inverness. Inverness (also means "Mouth of the River Ness") is a city in the Scottish Highlands. Of course, the cruise is famous because of the legendary Nessie, or the Loch Ness Monster, an aquatic being which reputably inhabits the lake.… Continue reading Blame it on Nessie
Simply Tongariro
One of the easiest way to cover both North and South Islands of New Zealand is thru a backpacker bus, which combines some of the flexibility of independent travel (it allows you to hop on and off at different locations) and the convenience of a tour (it makes easy for you to go off the… Continue reading Simply Tongariro
Chili-Mansi Noodles á la Venezia
Finding my hostel when I arrived in Venice was like finding a needle in a haystack - the place looked to me like one big maze! I did find it though, after 100 years! Venice or Venezia is a city in northeastern Italy. Parts of Venice are renowned for the beauty of their settings, their… Continue reading Chili-Mansi Noodles á la Venezia
Casper at the Grand Place
The Grand Place or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels (Belgium). All over the world, it is known for its decorative and aesthetic wealth. The place is surrounded by the guild houses, the City Hall and the Maison du Roi. It was registered on the World Heritage List of the UNESCO in 1998.… Continue reading Casper at the Grand Place
Amazing race for a selfie with Fujisan
I went to Hakone, Japan (Kanagawa Prefecture) with the primary mission of taking a selfie with the majestic MT. FUJI. Hakone can be explored in just one day by following the "Hakone Round Course." The challenge was to complete the course before dark just in time to get a clear view of Mt. Fuji (or Fujisan) somewhere… Continue reading Amazing race for a selfie with Fujisan
“Flashpacking”
"Flashpacking" is a neologism used to refer to affluent backpacker. Whereas backpacking is traditionally associated with budget travel and destinations that are relatively more affordable, flashpacking has an association of more disposable income while traveling and has been defined simply as backpacking with a bigger budget. One school of thought defines the flashpacker as a… Continue reading “Flashpacking”
Filipino Exchange Student
I guess my passion for traveling could be traced back when I first traveled abroad, alone, in 1988, at the age of 15. I was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Batangas to study in the United States for one school year as a Rotary Exchange Student. The Rotary Club of Mt. Prospect in Illinois… Continue reading Filipino Exchange Student
My very first blog
Filipino... Independent... Explorer... I am PINOY LONE TRAVELER!
Pinoy Lone Traveler 