Miradouro de Santa Catarina

[Miradouro de Santa Catarina]

Miradouro de Santa Catarina (locals also calls it "Adamastor") is one of the famous viewpoints in Lisbon. This place was the first I wanted to see on our first day in Lisbon. Loved by the young bohemian and the alternative and reggae singing types of folks. This vista point has a phenomenal panorama of the Tagus river, the 25th Abril bridge and the Rio imitation "Christo Rei". Enjoy this place with an ice cold and cheap beer from the little kiosk/bar during Lisbon's very own Lusco Fusco - the blue hour - which is the span of twilight between sunset and night.

A Taste of Travel: Slow Food in Hoi An

[gorgeous river view]

[SON Restaurant - Hoi An, Vietnam]

On our last day in Hoi An we decided to rode back to An Bang Beach and just have a relax forenoon together with Micha, Iris and Gerdrun. We took the direct way via Cua Dai Street instead through the Pottery Village the day before. Almost at the end of Cua Dai Street we saw this gorgeous restaurant called "SON - Hoi An". A native style lodge, built on stilts and looking over the river. An inviting and perfect place to have a coffee and light snack after the beach. We booked a table in front of the river to safe the best spot. We took some pictures and rode to An Bang Beach.

To Feel The Earth Want Me

[Son Restaurant - Hôi An, Vietnam]

The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

1. Graves right side from the entrance, 2. Fountain at the entrance

One thing I love to do when I'm on a city trip and stay for more than a weekend is visiting historic cemeteries. Yes, a cemetery. Seriously? Seriously. Why?

Sunday's Favourite: Coron Island, Palawan

Postcard perfect! The famous viewpoint on Coron Island looking over the water and incredibly formed limestone.

Who Travels Sees More

[Source: tumblr]

TravelSnapShot: Pinoy Fast Food in Rome

Pinoy Fast Food

About Mt. Pinatubo during Rain Season

Pinatubo Spa Town

"Sometimes I'd like to quit;
Nothing ever seems to fit;
Hangin' around, nothing to do but frown;
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down"

- Rainy Days And Mondays by Capenters -

We decided to continue with our plan to visit Mt. Pinatubo (see also: Mount Pinatubo - Tousim Philippines) after Hundred Islands. We looked for a guided tour and found the website of Pinaykeypoint who offers tour packages incl. guide, entrance fee, transportation with a 4WD Jeep, lunch package etc. We contacted Juliet, the owner of the agency, via facebook and yahoo (ym: pinaykeypoint). She told us that the next available tour for Mt. Pinatubo for 12 pax (2,300php per person) will be in 3 days. Meeting point will be Capas in the early morning. Since there's nothing more to do and see in Pangasinan during rain, we decided to leave and booked that day tour in three days and prayed that it will stop to rain until then.  Well at least on the day we conquer Mr. Pinatubo. But where to stay the next two days? We opened the map in our LP and found out that Angeles City is not far from Capas and the next bigger city so far in that area. But at least it was a city where you can go around with a lot of options for the next two days. Before looking for an accommodation we first stop at Jollibee to get Kevin's Champ Burger...of course.

Capas Town House

Hundred Islands National Park

Governor's Island

Because I can't remember all the details of our first trip to Pangasinan in 2009 anymore, I went to Kevin's old and inactive travel blog and decided to repost his view of our trip. We visited Hundred Islands right after Vigan.

Travel Changes You

[Source: Byahe ta dai!]

Remember Algarve

Praia da Falésia

The Algarve with its glorious sunshine through the year and fine white sands is a perfect dream place. When my parents-in-law suggested to spend Christmas (2007) in the Algarve, my mom and I were on fire. For my mom and me it would be our first Portugal vacation and the idea to spent Christmas in the sun was just heavenly.