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Author: ian dela pena

Batanes: A Dream Come True (Day 2)

February 5, 2015ian dela pena

Today typhoon Ruby is passing through central Philippines and the weather has dropped on the 20’s reminding me of my Ivatan winter. I woke up on my early on my second day, just right before sunrise and the weather was… Continue Reading →

Batanes, Batanes, Philippines, Philippines, Travelogues

My 2014 In Travel

December 27, 2014ian dela pena 1 Comment

I have to say that I am truly blessed this year. I may have travel less but I have travel farther! Yes, you can say more miles this year. Near distance (domestic) travel had been abundant for the past couple… Continue Reading →

2014, Year Enders 2014 trips, backpacking, family travel, Solo Travel, year ender

Batanes: Dream Come True (Day 1)

December 4, 2014ian dela pena 4 Comments

Let me start by saying that I have been attempting  to write about this trip since the day that I got back here in Manila. I’ve written several drafts and and over a dozen opening paragraphs but I feel my… Continue Reading →

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Seoul: Awesome Ewha

November 14, 2014ian dela pena

It’s not intended to be a tourist spot, but its architecture is just so awesome it just became one. Ewha Womens University  is just a few minutes walk away from the Sichon metro station. It is known to be one… Continue Reading →

Asia, South Korea

Hong Kong: Dad’s First Time Abroad (Day 3)

October 8, 2014ian dela pena

It’s our last day. Money is really low I’ve sent my sister a message if she can lend me some then I’ll pay her when I get back to Manila. I had money on my card, it was payday but… Continue Reading →

Asia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Travelogues

Hong Kong: Dad’s First Time Abroad (Day 2)

September 24, 2014ian dela pena

Yesterday was tiring, so  after checking and tweaking our itinerary I closed my eyes and thank the Lord for letting us arrive safely. I also prayed that I wake up early. Luckily I did woke up early, but the weather… Continue Reading →

Asia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Travelogues cantonese, East Asia, hong kong, kowloon, mong kok, tsim sha tsui, 香港

Hong Kong: Dad’s First Trip Abroad (Day 1)

September 3, 2014ian dela pena 6 Comments

I’d be honest. I do keep a list, more of a mental note that has gone long it became a list. One of them is to bring my family members abroad just like those that I look at to, as… Continue Reading →

Asia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Travelogues cantonese, dimsum, disneyland, East Asia, hong kong, kowloon, mong kok, tsim sha tsui, 香港

Seoul: The Namdaemun

August 31, 2014ian dela pena 2 Comments

The wind was trying to freeze my will to continue with my journey that day. I can barely feel my hands as I try to shove them inside my pocket alternately as I try to smoke a stick  to warm… Continue Reading →

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The Jimjjilbang Experience

August 3, 2014ian dela pena 1 Comment

This is not the first time that I have been to a spa , but yes it is still my first time doing it Korean style. I have always wondered how different does it feel like from a Japanese Style… Continue Reading →

Asia, South Korea backpacking, cheap accomodation, culture, seoul, south korea, Spa

Quezon: Malagonlong Bridge

July 26, 2014ian dela pena

As they say if only the walls could talk but in this case if only a bridge could talk.For over a century now the Punte de Malagonlong has witnessed time from the era of Spanish Discovery to the modern cultural… Continue Reading →

Philippines, Quezon heritage, quezon, Southern Tagalaog, Spanish Bridge

Seoul: Changdeokgung

June 30, 2014ian dela pena 1 Comment

The Changdeokgung or Changdeok Palace was the second palace that I visited. The palace complex is within the same area and is separated from the Changgyeonggung  by just a wall, you can even get into the Changdekgung from the first palace.… Continue Reading →

Asia, South Korea Backapacking, East Asia, Royal Palace, seoul, south korea

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