tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211491422951134572024-02-20T11:57:42.096-08:00Amazing Travel Philippinesiaadamlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614209184906965260noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221149142295113457.post-53899449544567741112018-03-01T16:26:00.000-08:002018-03-01T16:27:36.824-08:00Day Tour in Intramuros: The City Within A CityI use my social media accounts as an outlet for my creative needs. I don't find myself especially talented but at the same time, I have this energy that motivates me to create something from what I observe. Here is what I decided to do...<br />
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One day, while browsing on Facebook I spotted an ad for a free Intramuros tour in two weeks. I've done the kalesa tour, the Luneta-Fort Santiago tour, Museum tours, and more but I still asked myself if I have really walked the streets of historical Intramuros? There's one way to find out so I booked for myself and my nuclear family.<br />
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We met on a cloudy Saturday. The tour invitation came from Don't Skip Manila and organized by #Tralulu. Our assigned guide for the day is Ms. Claudia "Chit" Mendoza.<br />
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsor/event organizer/guide for our Intramuros tour last January 28, 2018 namely, Don't Skip Manila, Tralulu and Ms. Chit for a very informative and relaxing tour of the city within the city.<br />
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We learned so much about Manila which, personally, helps me appreciate my culture as a Filipino. How many unsung heroes there are working relentlessly for me to enjoy the pleasures of my country. I will strive to become a better citizen of this country by protecting this land's democracy.</div>
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To find out about the tours organized by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tralulutravels/">Tralulu</a>, you may contact them at 09175523881. If you wish to be toured by Ms. Chit Mendoza, she is affiliated as one of the guides under Tralulu. There are more exciting things to do in Manila, so check out the page "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DontSkipManilaPH/?ref=br_rs">Don't Skip Manila</a>."<br />
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For landscape and food photos I took during my tours you may find them in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ia_travels/?hl=en">ia_travels</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ia_eats/?hl=en">ia_eats</a>, respectively. :)<br />
<br />iaadamlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614209184906965260noreply@blogger.com0Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5895972 120.9747257999999914.5742307 120.9545558 14.6049637 120.99489579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221149142295113457.post-5664805588462331012018-01-01T04:44:00.000-08:002018-03-04T16:45:54.188-08:00It's Raining Cats & Dogs in Mt. Daguldol<div style="text-align: justify;">
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If you wish to see more of my photos of different flora and fauna during my adventures, I just opened <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ia_likes/?hl=en" target="_blank">ia_likes</a> as my dedicated IG account for macrophotography.<br />
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The roots of this plant grows inside the sharp rocks of the Grotto. </div>
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My fifth and so far the best mountain I've climbed is Mount Ulap in Benguet. The weather is perfect. It was breezy and cool but not too cold that it bothers you or too hot that it sticks. There are three peaks for this mountain. Even if it is just considered one mountain, it is by far the longest time I've spent climbing and I have four already in my belt by this time.</div>
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So here you go folks, my collection of Philippine flora that I've documented while walking on a cloud in Mt. Ulap.</div>
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Mobile phone companies have promised connection for 24 hours 7 days a week by giving you data plans way more than you actually need. I used to have that too but when I reviewed my lifestyle on what else I can minimize postpaid plans were one of the first things to go. I have a pre-paid plan and I spend P100 a month for my phone bills. Sometimes more but not enough for me to need to a plan. They are useful true but not with the lifestyle I chose for myself not dictated and influenced by advertising and marketing propaganda for me to buy something I don't need.</div>
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Since I have more time to pay attention because I am not always engaged in social media, I have time to observe my surroundings. I can find the time to appreciate the world around me and how much it is changing. I've always loved plant life and I dream to be one day living in an area much like you see in Japan where the streets are adorned by cherry blossom trees. We have similar plants here in the Philippine and they come in two colors: red and yellow.</div>
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<br />iaadamlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614209184906965260noreply@blogger.com0Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5763768 121.0851096999999814.453437300000001 120.92374819999998 14.6993163 121.24647119999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221149142295113457.post-60666630543939360282017-09-25T00:30:00.000-07:002017-09-25T00:30:09.573-07:00Let's Paint The Town During Color Run 2017Every year its tradition for my sister and I to join at least one marathon. I have conquered the 10K challenge but I had to go back to 5K because that's the longest this run gives. I only joined this run because a friend egged me to do so.<br />
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One of the caretakers of the farm identified this insect as salagubang or beetle. It was found hiding in one of the guavas we picked from the tree. It fell of on top of these pebbles and I almost missed it if didn't make a micro-move. However, when I touched it, this beetle pretended to be dead until it had another opportunity to escape my hold. </div>
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iaadamlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614209184906965260noreply@blogger.com0Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines14.8370235 120.8855896999999714.7756275 120.80490869999997 14.898419500000001 120.96627069999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221149142295113457.post-34653873878197294502017-09-11T01:30:00.002-07:002017-09-11T02:05:02.102-07:00Have you been to Mount Monalmon & Mount Gola?I visited these mountains on the first weekend of September 2017 after two rainy weekends. Luckily, the weather is better but not necessarily cooler. There are advantages of climbing on a precipitous day, same goes for a sunny one.<br />
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I noticed that I had less accidents in this trip. I definitely did not wish also to detach my feet due to intense pain which was what almost dissuaded me from trying this activity again. However, as the cliche goes, "No pain, no gain."<br />
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I have a few photos of the insects I saw. There are numerous dragonflies in the area which is a good indicator of the air quality and pollution level of the place. They follow us like flies. That's how abundant they are in this location.</div>
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iaadamlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614209184906965260noreply@blogger.com0Bulacan, Philippines14.9967842 121.1710388999999914.015138700000001 119.88014539999999 15.9784297 122.46193239999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221149142295113457.post-56575793998023365632017-08-28T23:09:00.000-07:002017-09-11T00:38:05.516-07:00Mount Talamitam Is My Maiden Mountain. What's Yours?Look, I'd really like to share details just like travel blogs but I am sure you will find loads of blogs like that available already. I am not sure though if you can find one similar to what I will post below because I did try to look for one.<br />
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So let's keep this very simple. I'd like to share photos from my first hike and these are macro-shots of plants and insects I found. These photos have been taken by an unprofessional photographer who just loves to document her travels.<br />
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My next set of photos would be the insects I found during this hike. I hope to get comments for names of these plants both common and scientific name. This blog aims to develop awareness of the indigenous flora and fauna in the area for its preservation and conservation. </div>
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iaadamlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614209184906965260noreply@blogger.com0Philippines11.867350911459306 123.046875-42.291263088540695 40.4296875 66.025964911459312 -154.3359375tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221149142295113457.post-43515888582525262802017-08-28T22:22:00.001-07:002017-09-11T00:39:22.374-07:00Why I'm Travel Blogging Now after Ten Years of TravellingWell, why not?<br />
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Well, seriously its because I usually travel with my family and I consider it something very personal. Thus, unless I feel a strong, compelling reason to share personal photos of my family then that's the only time I'd share it to the public. I would prefer to share with you though photos of majestic landscapes and captivating events that urged me to stop and capture that moment using my handy-dandy point and shoot camera. Although, I finally purchased a DSLR camera which I have yet to unbox and read the manual.</div>
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I am born in the generation where technology is something I used as a tool in my career but not really part of growing up. Therefore, I am not into overwhelming options today's technology can provide. I appreciate simplicity over tediousness and will take whatever tool is available to me. </div>
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This travel blog is not just about itineraries, budget or how to get there and such. This is a diary, a journal of sorts, a collection. </div>
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This is what compelled me to blog a decade ago but I sort of lost that feeling when blogging became commercialized and used for marketing purposes. Although, I am not going to be a hypocrite. There is a part of me that wishes one day that this blog will be popular but I hope it becomes popular for its content and vision it was created rather than the person/s writing it.</div>
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