Month: July 2010
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July pic(k) of the month
Lady at the clearing Dear Diana: A happy accident as some would say. I scrambled my way out of Dexter as my friend entered the clearing. The way the trees enveloped her made for a natural frame. This is the first time a dreamy superwide plastic version of you was mounted on me. She actually […]
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Manabu for a day
Manabu Peak Short for Mataas na Bundok, Manabu Peak is an easily accessible dayhike destination. It has an MASL of 760+ and a total trail length of 4.7 km. The trail is interestingly shaped like a rosary with Manabu’s signature big white cross aptly capping the peak. Perfectly manageable for beginners. The trail is visible […]
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Saigon on the move
The former capital of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon) is a bustling developing urban center for the average adventure-driven traveler. Colonial structures and rugged buildings comprise the skyline. Motorbikes dominate the streets. Drivers speed through pedestrians and traffic lights. Nonetheless, tourists flock this city. I am not saying this little because of my Vietnam experience. :) With only a day […]
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Kingdom of wonder
The Kingdom of Cambodia is a popular adventure destination, especially for western visitors. Before, the only thing I knew about the old Kampuchea is Pol Pot’s communist guerrilla force and the Khmer Rouge carnage. When I was in high school, the end of conflict in Cambodia drove them slowly out of isolation and into an […]