Country Living in Villa Escudero, Laguna
Villa Escudero, a resort opened in 1981, boasts its reputation as one of the prime tourist destinations in the Philippines, … Read More
Oslob Whale Sharks and the Enchanting Tumalog Falls [Day 2 of 3]
It was only late 2011 when the city of Oslob in Cebu became popularised by the mere existence of whale … Read More
Hitting the Waves in Baler, Philippines
There are people who are just born to do sports. With little training, they stand out. They don’t face as … Read More
How to Apply for a Japanese Tourist Visa in the Philippines
As I prepare the requirements for my upcoming vacation to Japan, I took the liberty of sharing the process which have already brought me there twice in late 2012. Should be a good sign, right?
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense
What will she be?
She holds the fate of the 1 billion people residing in India. It is her decisions in life which will dictate whether she will be an aid or an impediment to the needs of society and it all depends on her upbringing through the years. She may choose to respect the wishes of her parents, pursue her own dreams or be an ignorant of her responsibility as a citizen. There is no way to be certain of what the future will bring. What we can be be sure of is how we as a community will choose to treat her. All we can hope for is that she become someone she herself can be proud of. To always ensure that her every action from then on is pure and good as she is right now.
Safety and security don’t just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear. – Nelson Mandela
This photo is a response to weekly photo challenge by The Daily Post.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lunchtime
Fresh & Crisp Chicken Caesar Salad by S&R
As I encourage myself to be fit and healthy, I chose this photo of a Chicken Caesar Salad made by S&R, commonly described as the Costco of the Philippines. The colourful dish contains lettuce, tomato, carrots, bacon bits and cherry tomatoes with a garnish of croutons and slices of cheese. I just wish the store was situated near our office so I can enjoy this hearty meal everyday. The weather in the Philippines is scorching hot especially at noon so it’s not advisable to walk going there on a daily basis. By the time you walk back, your sweat glands are so active that you can’t even appreciate the good lunch you’ve just had. The other salads across our building is just not as filling and fresh.
Keep as near as ever you can to the first sources of supply—fruits and vegetables.
B.W. Richardson
How about you, what’s your favorite lunch?
This entry was written as a response to the Weekly Photo Challenge by The Daily Post.
Goodbye, Singapore! Till we meet again. [Day 4 of 4]
Grand Hyatt Pool, Straits Kitchen, Grand Hyatt Singapore, Orchard Road, Kopitiam, Changi Airport
Our short trip had unfortunately come to an end and what better way to bid adieu to the beautiful city of Singapore than to take a dip in the pool, indulge in the hotel’s buffet and stroll in the vibrant shopping district of Orchard Road.
When you’re young, everything feels like the end of the world. But it’s not. It’s just the beginning.
Wandering around Singapore and Enjoying Night Safari [Day 3 of 4]
Straits Kitchen, Grand Hyatt Singapore, Singapore Management University, Singapore art Museum, Central Public Library, Bugis Street, Subway, Funan DigitaLife Mall, Civil Defence Heritage Gallery, Singapore Philatelic Museum, Armenian Apostolic Church or St. Gregory the Illuminator, Night Safari
Still on a high from our indoor skydiving experience, I was quite ecstatic to visit Singapore Management University. I will forever be grateful for being given a chance to study for a semester in such a free-spirited and aesthetically designed campus. Not only does SMU offer an engaging and holistic environment but also a competitive and enthusiastic student body. The professors were knowledgeable and taught not only by textbook but also related the concepts to practical real-life scenarios.
Indoor Skydiving with iFly Singapore at Sentosa [Day 2 of 4]
Resorts World Singapore, Candylicious, Din Tai Fung, Sentosa, iFly Singapore, Spigen SGP, Makansutra
It was a sunny day and what better way to enjoy it by visiting the man-made island paradise in Singapore? Before that, we indulged in our complementary hearty continental breakfast from Straits Kitchen of Grand Hyatt Singapore. I’m a breakfast and buffet person so I couldn’t be more delighted to have been given the chance to start the day right! Nothing beats having a full range of breakfast dishes. I just knew my day would be perfect and I couldn’t be more right! Great things were headed our way.
Revisiting the Beautiful City of Singapore [Day 1 of 4]
Grand Hyatt Singapore, Food Republic, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Louis Vuitton Island Maison, Cavanagh Bridge, Fullerton Hotel, Merlion Park and Food Opera.
The last time I was in Singapore was in late 2007 when I was in an exchange student program where I got to take up Finance and Economics courses in Singapore Management University. I have never been back since then so I was more than ecstatic to return to a familiar country I once considered as my home.
Bucket List for The Big Blog Exchange and My Favorite Blogs
Voting period for The Big Blog Exchange has come to an end and the top 100 blogs who have a chance of being one of the 16 lucky winners to swap blogs, lives and cultures, have been listed in the TBBE page. Please join me as I congratulate each and everyone who participated in this exciting program because it is the first step in affirming and committing to their passion to blog. I am also happy to say that I, The Eager Traveller, along with not one but FOUR other inspirational Filipino bloggers Wild Spirit, Fasion Ate The World, Leftoverjinx and Joamar-John, have made it to the top 100 blogs.
All I can say that it’s been an amazing experience so far! The overwhelming support I’ve received from my friends, readers and fellow bloggers all over the world is deeply humbling and heart warming. I entered this blog exchange competition not expecting that I would be even in the top 100 blogs worldwide. Undoubtedly making me feel that when you yourself start to believe that you are capable of reaching your dreams and passions, then people would start believing and your true potential surfaces.
Why I’ll never stop travelling
I’m sure we all have our own reasons why we love to travel. Well I’d just like to share my own in response to The Big Blog Exchange’s blog entry.
To experience something new
For people like me who have to work 9 hours 5 days in a week, it’s vital for us to get introduced to something new every now and then because our life becomes a routine at some point. Doing the same thing over and over again can be dull and we need some form of excitement to spice up our life. And for me that’s where travelling comes in.
When we tried the world’s largest themed wind tunnel for indoor skydiving of iFly Singapore, I was so thrilled and excited. I never knew that I would ever experience even the slightest feeling of skydiving. I am terrified at the thought of free-falling so this was something I never thought I’d be doing. That simple experience made me so happy that now I am willing to go skydiving in the future. That moment of our travel escapade surely made me intoxicated with happiness. I even have proof, just look at my smile in the photo. Ah!
My Passion to Travel and Share
Do you sometimes feel that you’re just living to get by? Not knowing the reason for your being and that someday this life given to you will just end and yet you were not able to leave a mark behind – something that people will remember you by? Well I didn’t realize I was in that place until I found my passion in life. My passion in life is to travel and share.
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There is more than meets the eye.
At first glance, there seems to be no hint of stress or discomfort with this man. He seems to be getting by with life with a smile and a seemingly-powerless flute. He will try to charm the pants off you, but behind the deceivingly light persona is a myriad of obstacles and challenging crossroads in life.
Humanity represented by the snake charmer and life by the snake, it teaches us how we can positively react to whatever comes our way. It may appear that we have the ability to steer our destiny and affect the outlook of our decisions but the truth is we simply progressively learn to adapt and roll with the punches. Not being in control doesn’t mean we need to lose ourselves but instead like the snake charmer, we can charm our way through life and make it seem like we actually own it. It is only with this mind set that we reach our goals and dreams!
To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal. ~ Abdul Kalam
We advance on our journey only when we face our goal, when we are confident and believe we are going to win out. ~ Orison Swett Marden
This man was simply blending in the background when we visited New Delhi but I knew there was more than meets the eye.
This photo is a response to the weekly photo challenge by The Daily Post.
Can you imagine this picture without any color?
Everything you need is around you. You see them everyday but they bloom most gracefully during Autumn. They not only complete their surroundings but is a great testament to how alive a certain kingdom is. Some of us pass right through them while some of us take time to admire them. Either way, we can all agree that the most powerful element it possesses is its ability to showcase the rich spectrum of color. Can you even imagine nature without any color? No matter how strong-willed or positive in life you are, only color can resurrect a dull life. It makes life sustainable and tolerable.
Foster your curiosity by appreciating the splash of color that comes your way.
Don’t be hesitant to immerse. Live freely and happily.
Today is your day to paint life in bold colors, set today’s rhythm with your heart-drum, walk today’s march with courage, create today as your celebration of life.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
This photo is a response to weekly photo challenge by The Daily Post.
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