ILOCOS… Escape to the North Part 1

THE CONCEPTION After years of waiting, an escape to Ilocos had been pushed through. It was in 2008, five years ago, when I organized our Ilocos trip with my friends. I booked our online air tickets via Laoag, checked for hotels and planned the itinerary. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it since I am scheduled to be mobilized to my new job abroad before our departure date. Though my friends went... continue

BEIJING… Scenic Walk at the Great Wall of China

As Beijing is known for being the Capital of China, the city also boasted a lot of cultural and historical sites. Part of the grand history of China that was believed to be seen from the moon is now named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China. On July 16, 2013, this was the last destination for the day’s itinerary. From Ming Tombs, we left towards the mountains near... continue