And thus resumes our Sokcho adventures in Seoraksan National Park. The climb to Usan Bawi was exhausting but rewarding. At the summit, I saw how the mountains came alive in a harmonious display of autumn colors. It was a truly daebak experience. After our respite at the summit, my friends must rush back to the […]
Category: Keeping The Fire Burning
Book Review # 53: The Complete Persepolis
Specifications Author: Marjane Satrapi Publisher: Vintage Publishing Date: 2008 Number of Pages: 343 pages Genre: Historical, Graphic Novel, Biographical, Bildungsroman Synopsis Persepolis is the story of Satrapi’s unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a […]
The Summer I Learned To Ride The Waves
Life, as we all know it, is a constant struggle against the waves. Some would hit your hard, push you back. There are also times when the tide recedes, drawing you in into its calmness. Just when you least expected it, when you are caught up in bliss, the waves thunderously strike back at you. […]
A Korean Holiday: South Korea Itinerary (Southern Tour)
For the first part of our 12-day South Korean trip itinerary, click here. Day 7: Off to the South! Gyeongju Historical Tour 7:00 AM Wake up call Fix things for check out 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Depart for Seoul Station Book Korean Rail (KTX) ticket for Singyeongju Station 10:50 AM Board KTX 11:00 AM […]
Book Review # 45: Hallowe’en Party
Book Specs Author: Agatha Christie Publisher: Harper Publishing Date: 2001 Number of Pages: 336 Genre: Suspense, Mystery Synopsis At a Hallowe’en party, Joyce – a hostile thirteen-year-old – boasts that she once witnessed a murder. When no one believes her, she storms off home. But within hours her body is found, still in the house, […]
Annyeong Hasaeyo Daehan Minguk!
October 21, 2017 My friends and I successfully made it past the scrutinizing gaze of the airport immigration officers. It wasn’t a walk in the park but we passed the last hurdle to fulfilling our puerile dream of being able to touch down in the Land of the Morning Calm. The days leading to our […]
South Cebu 2015: Osmena Peak, Mother Mountain
When we went to Tumalog Falls, we asked our guides if there are other places that we can visit around Oslob. Prior to our trip, one of our options is Osmena Peak, the highest peak in Cebu. However, we were a bit torn about going to Osmena Peak because of the distance. Instead of concurring […]
2017 First Quarter Book Haul (Second Part)
Asian Works Last year, I began exploring Asian literature more by delving into contemporary Asian works, mainly that of Japanese authors like Haruki Murakami, Kazuo Ishiguro, and Gail Tuskiyama. I’ve also read some of the older Japanese works by Lady Murasaki and Yasunari Kawabata. This year, I still intend to continue this trend and read […]
A Brokenhearted Letter For You
Dear Reader: I am starting with a caveat for what you’ll read is an anathema so deeply buried and so deplorably mundane it took indomitable courage to even string words, adjectives and superlatives… Source: A Brokenhearted Letter For You
Rizal Trilogy Hike: An Assault to the Top Part III
Last Chapter: Mt. Hapunang Banoi Elevation: 517 MASL Difficulty: 3/9 Type: Limestone And so, our journey is about to come to a close as the third mountain looms over the horizon. After a couple minutes rest at the junction, the remaining seven of the original twelve began the trek to the summit of Mt. Hapunang Banoi. But before we begin, […]
