An afternoon at a Kendo practice in Metro Manila

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It was quiet a relief when I entered the gym that also functioned as the dojo of Iga Kendo Club during its practices at the Arena Fitness Club. It was cooler than the outside, less humid. But I got more excited of seeing for the first time kendōka (Kendo practitioners), that I have just seen in movies or TV. It was kind of scary to see them in full regalia but at the same time, mesmerizing. After a brief introduction to Sensei Koji Igarashi, a…Continue Reading “An afternoon at a Kendo practice in Metro Manila” →

My first time experience sleeping at a capsule hotel

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I didn’t book any hotels in Tokyo before I left Manila. It was only when I was in the Keisei Skyliner, a high speed train from Narita International Airport did I bother to check for accommodations because I actually had no plans on what to do in this Japanese capital other than to visit a grand architecture, the St. Mary’s Cathedral by Pritzker Prize winner, Architect Kenzo Tange. I didn’t know what area of Tokyo I will be staying but just decided to find an…Continue Reading “My first time experience sleeping at a capsule hotel” →

Crate Cafe is a cool hangout in Cebu

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It created a buzz in social media when Crate Cafe first started to advertise for their 8 February 2016 opening in Cebu. Simple, for jaded Cebuano cafe goers who are used to hip and cool airconditioned interiors, here comes a charming and cute cafe that looks like a big crate situated just beside a road with great views of the city and the surrounding mountains. And it is al fresco. For those who go up or down this part of Cebu, either as joggers, cyclists…Continue Reading “Crate Cafe is a cool hangout in Cebu” →

Quest Hotel to open soon at Clark

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Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga will soon welcome the newly refurbished Quest Hotel and Conference Center slated to open this August 2016. Managed by Chroma Hospitality, which also manages the luxury Crimson Hotel and Resorts brands in Alabang and Cebu, the new Quest Hotel will offer its signature four star amenities and quality service and is known for its cool, clean and comfy icons. The hotel will have a grand ballroom, meeting rooms and an all day cafe. To be added is the Quest Club…Continue Reading “Quest Hotel to open soon at Clark” →

I’m this kind of traveler, what about you?

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I got invited to do a talk at a travel workshop for women and one of the teasers that Tessa, the organizer, made was featuring speakers with our own travel trivias like why we travel, travel why, what kind of traveler we are, travel persona, and what we want to get out of it or do, travel goal. This got me thinking and when I read the travel persona, I can well relate to some of these which I will discuss below. Travel Why We…Continue Reading “I’m this kind of traveler, what about you?” →