The last weekend of February was a real treat, as I found myself in Singapore for the Rod Stewart LIVE concert. To be honest, am not a fan of this rock star, but two of my sisters are. I know his songs and I think he is a great singer but the thing his, his [...]
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When my sister watched this film few months ago, she encouraged me to watch it especially since I travel a lot. Then one of my good friends was able to watch it too and told me I should definitely watch it as I travel extensively and maybe this movie will scare the s&*^ out of me [...]
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A few weeks ago around Chinese New Year holiday, my very first friend in Taipei, who I met teaching Sunday School at TIC ten years ago; who is now one of my dearest friends, visited me here in Manila. It was a last minute decision on her part and the original plan to stay 5 days was [...]
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There are some things in life that you just don’t regret doing or experiencing. I was asked before and if I am asked again, I would always suggest with enthusiasm that the best way to see America is by land – to drive miles and miles on smooth paved highways and the unsurpassed way to [...]
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We woke up early for our drive down to San Antonio. People are so friendly in this Texan State. It’s easy to imagine living here. Aside from the historical Alamo, they have a place called Riverwalk that reminds you of Venice (in Italy). It’s a cool way to take a stroll around the shops [...]
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We got ready at 6am to meet the new group who would be taking the three-week Southern Sun trek from NY to LA. Jono, Agus and I are the ‘old’ ones still here. Joining us were three Germans; Dirk & Dirk. (Two best friends with the same name!) A German girl named Manuela, Anna & [...]
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