A new day for a new adventure, me, my parents, Ta Gie and Sam went for another trop in the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Traveling Northwards from I-5 we exit to freeway 4 and to 99 North, we have finally left the freeway by exiting 88 to Jackson. We were greeted by vineyards and… Read More Kennedy and Argonaut Gold Mines, California
Deelow picked us up from our hotel in Ocean Springs and from there, Pensacola was more than 2 hours. Deelow has plenty of sights to show us promising the Pensacola beach is one of the most beautiful and clean beaches in the gulf. But since she knew I wanted to visit something historical before doing… Read More Fort Pickens, Florida
I got down at the Osu Kannon Station and walked up the stairs to the Osu Shopping Center. The place was covered in red paint such as the wood on the ceilings and columns and a giant Waving Cat on top of a booth. Since it was too early, around 8 am the stores were… Read More Ōsu Kannon, Aichi Prefecture
Walking around this wonderful spring day around the Capitol grounds was refreshing. Yes the weather could be hot but the shades of trees surrounding the area were enough to enjoy the view. But we have to go to our next destination and that was the Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park located in N Street.… Read More Stanford Mansion, California
We took the train on the main terminal and reached the temple area about 7am. Me and Uraine where still catching up when we got down the station. It was underground so we walk up the stairs and saw the most of the stalls were still close considering its only a few minutes past 7.… Read More Longshan Temple, Taiwan
After eating our sumptuous lunch and a walk around the city of Kaiserslautern we went off to south of the town. With Deelow’s “reliable” GPS we took the road that leads to Humberg Hill. A mountain forest at the end of the Palatinate forest. We reached the Bertha von Suttner IGS School and caught up… Read More Humberg Tower, Rhineland-Palatinate
After half of a day sitting on a plane, being picked up by Deelow and venturing to the new world of Germany (for me) with its wonderful greenery and picturesque villages Deelow finally suggested we visit a castle. At first I thought it was the castle I saw from the skies but I was wrong.… Read More Nanstein Castle, Rhineland-Palatinate
After enjoying our lunch at the Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, we headed out to our next destination. It was a bit disappointing that we didn’t get to eat the lobsters at the buffet but we were already full and that was all that matters. Along with my parents, Aunt Gie and Sam, we drove… Read More Indian Grinding Rock, California
It was the weekend again, the time when my family and I like to go out and explore. I’ve always been intrigued by the tragic party who ventured into the frontier to head west for a better life. Their story was inspired by the horror movie, “Ravenous,” and if you have a free time, you… Read More Donner Memorial State Park, California
A slow pacing days before the 4th of July I decided to take my Mom, Aunt Gie and Sam to the jellybean factory at Fairfield, the Jelly Belly. Its almost two hours away and the freeway was busy with traffic and I was lost for a little bit but it was easy to find. Your… Read More Jelly Belly Factory, California
When I was in elementary, we were required to read the famous story of “Florante and Laura.” Written by an author I only knew on National Heroes’ Postcards, his name was Francisco Balagtas Baltazar. The setting of his most famous story was in a distant land of Albania which I first thought to be an… Read More Francisco Balagtas’ Birthplace, Bulacan
A very bright and wonderful day it was, another day for an exciting adventure. Claudine and I drove from San Miguel to Obando to see the dentist that my uncle recommended. After our checkup we decided to visit a very unusual site. I first heard of this unique site was during a Halloween special on… Read More Demon in the Cemetery, Malabon
It was a last minute decision when my childhood friend called and texted me, asking to go for a roundtrip. Within 10 minutes, he picked me up. He drove about two hours through the empty highways and rice fields to cross over to the province of Pampanga. We were going to the Expo Filipino Park… Read More Air Force City Park, Pampanga
After a long day of strolling around Thomas Jefferson’s house on top of the hill, my friends, Monteon, Tina and I decided that it was time to head back to the eastern coast. As we drove along I-64, the freeway which connects Charlottesville to Norfolk, we passed through Richmond. Since we still had some time… Read More White House of the Confederacy, Virginia
After walking and learning from the Jamestown Settlement. My companions and I headed south to the Colonial Parkway and to the real site. In front was the visitor center where we were welcomed by the friendly old folks. Being in the military, and also the area was a National Park we were given free entrance.… Read More Jamestowne, Virginia
Fort James As we walked along the path, the first thing that greeted us was an iron gate which I find strange, it’s like a gate in a residential house. Here is the history behind the fort as taken from their official website. “Soon after the English settlers landed on Jamestown Island in May… Read More Fort James (Jamestowne), Virginia
Spending almost an entire year at Guantanamo Bay Cuba was a blessing but also a a nightmare. It was a blessing because it was peaceful out there and you can save a lot of money being on the island and the good, hospitable folks in base. The downside is that everything seems to be boring… Read More Historic spots on Guantanamo Bay
Regarded as one of the main attractions in Montego Bay at the north western tip of the island of Jamaica, Rose Hall is more famous for being the place of horror and enigma than just being a normal historical house of people from history. I first heard of the infamous house was when I was young. “Scariest… Read More Rose Hall, Montego Bay
Located around the western part of Guantanamo Bay lies Fort Conde. Neglected through the years, as nature took over covering the entire structure. While the fort itself awaits its time to shine. So today we decided to go visit Fort Conde, it was mentioned weeks ago that people on the base can visit this secluded… Read More Fort Conde, Guantanamo Bay
Today is the day to visit the Northeast Gate of Guantanamo Naval Base. This gate separates the base from the rest of Cuba. The area is strictly prohibited to non-personnel. So in order to reach the gate you have to go join the tour. The tour is conducted by the Marine Corps so you have… Read More Northeast Gate, Guantanamo Bay
