This is a structure with the traditional tiled roof right by the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. A single chair inside it. I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Tag: travels 2026
Adventure Begins at Noi Bai Airport
We hadn’t even stepped out of the airport yet when these beautiful murals at Noi Bai Airport already welcomed us to Hanoi. It felt like the trip started the moment we walked past those walls — colourful, detailed, and full of culture. 🇻🇳 Sometimes the journey begins even before you leave the airport. I am…
Floral Friday – 30
This is the Etlingera Elatior, also known as Torch Ginger. Saw these on the lawn found in Villa Escudero, a historical plantation resort nestled in the scenic countryside of Quezon province in the Philippines. These two flowers don’t look alike but when I Google searched, it came up with the same name. This is for Floral…
A walk by the sea
Anne’s challenge this week is to post something about relaxation — and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. I’ve just come back from a wonderfully relaxing escape in Dauin, Dumaguete, Philippines. Dauin is a lovely spot in the Visayas region with a population of just over 30,000, I found the town to be peaceful and…
Snippets of my first week in Vietnam
First week in Vietnam 🇻🇳 and my senses are still catching up. Hanoi streets buzzing with fast-moving tuk-tuks, horns everywhere, and energy that never seems to slow down. From the calm, misty waters of Ha Long Bay to the exciting buzz of Hanoi Train Street. Peaceful views one day, coffee by the tracks the next….
Floral Friday 28 – Banana Blossoms
Outside our hotel in Sapa, Vietnam. Stayed at Pao’s Sapa. This flower is called Banana Blossoms. It is a symbol of wealth, love, and beauty. Floral Friday
Snippets of my first week in Manila
Hello Manila.. I’m not a morning person and rarely catch the sunrise. But during my first week in Makati, staying at my sister’s place, sunrise found me instead … gently spilling across my face and waking me up each morning. The food was so good — but wow, the sweet stuff! Filipino food really loves…
On the way to our High School Reunion
On the way to my Golden High School Reunion Welcome Lunch for “Balikbayans” (term used for those living overseas and coming back to our native land) , we passed by doors from around the Makati area. Then we reached the grand gates of the gated community along Mackinley Road in Forbes Park where the Welcome…
Tuesday Streetart: Larong Pinoy – 117
“Larong Pinoy” (Filipino Games) is a streetart by Gerilya in 30th Street corner 7th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City. It features street games we used to play when we were kids such as tumbang preso, luksong tinik, tagu-taguan, and sipa. This mural visually brings us back to the time when kids experienced the joy of…
Skyscraper Windows
On the way to my niece’s place to have brunch. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge
Good morning Manila
Arrived yesterday. Stayed up late catching up with family … stories, laughter, food, drinks. Went to bed way too late… but woke up to this. What a view from the top floor of my sister’s place. So grateful for this lovely sunrise. I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge