Postcards of Heaven

Amazing. After almost half a year, here I am, still amazed by...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:01:27 +0800

You know I always take wild flowers. Haha.

Photographers were drooling over the beauty of Red Land. Who didn't?

It was perfect. Just Perfect.

I was not sure if this woman was just either thinking deeply or she knew she would be a perfect subject for photographers.

Amazing.

After almost half a year, here I am, still amazed by Yunnan’s beauty. I still feel that feeling I felt when I witnessed the Red Land with my own eyes. It felt like I was in another world seriously asking God if He really created this. I know that Philippines has the same kind of rice terraces (you should visit Banawe Rice Terraces!) But, Banawe Rice Terraces gives me a different feeling… a feeling of naturalness…tranquility… Red Land is vastly different. Red Land soothes innocence. Purity.

Both of them have their own kind of beauty and somehow I was held in…uhum…custody by Red Land.

October 27, 2012 – Dongchuan Red Land, Yunnan

October 21, 2012 - Dali Old Town, Yunnan

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:00:21 +0800

October 21, 2012 - Dali Old Town, Yunnan

Dali Old Town is like the Las Casas in Bataan (but, Las Casas is...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:30:01 +0800

Dali Old Town is like the Las Casas in Bataan (but, Las Casas is a resort, fyi). It was old. It was ANCIENT. It felt historic. Everything is made of stones. People were so quiet. Everyone was busy doing their own thing.

Small alleys let you walk around the town like you’re in a labyrinth. Each alley is different from the others. One alley is a series of ice cream stores. We got held back by an alley full of accessories! There is also an alley for pottery. I mean, I know I didn’t went in each alley but if you’re going to visit Dali Old Town, you should try going into these alleys as many as you can. Don’t just walk around the main street. Step in and explore these alleys! =)

October 21, 2012 - Dali Old Town, Yunnan

We were looking for our backpacker house. We had a map. We asked...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:30:27 +0800

We were looking for our backpacker house. We had a map. We asked the direction and landmarks before we headed to Dali. We read every street signage.

But somehow, we still got lost.

I do not know how but we did.

But I still think it was for the better.

If we weren’t looking around and hoping the backpacker house would just appear beside us, we wouldn’t realized that we were surrounded by mountains.

October 21, 2012 - Dali Old Town

I haven’t post anything for a while. Sorry. :) Hehe. But...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:12:40 +0800

I haven’t post anything for a while. Sorry. :)

Hehe. But this postcard is what I took earlier this morning from our room’s terrace in Days Hotel Tagaytay.

March 17, 2013 - Tagaytay

I heart you, Promo Fares!

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:00:23 +0800

Hep Hep! It’s a new year for travel! New sets of promo fares from Cebu Pacific Air! I am excited! I...

It was very cold. Look at me, I was wearing a sports top made of...

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:51:53 +0800

It was very cold. Look at me, I was wearing a sports top made of nylon, long and thick t-shirt, knitted jacket and snow jacket. I also had a backpack within the layers of heavy clothing I was wearing. I had my camera hanging from my neck. I was, seriously, not wearing a comfortable climbing attire but it helped me to fight the cold. But then there were times I just want to put away the camera from my neck and remove all of my jackets and backpack. They were pulling me down every time I took one step up the mountain stairs. How did the other people bear the cold?? I am not really good at climbing mountain, ya know! Haha.

But then again, look at the overwhelming scenery! It took my breath miles awaaaay!! Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is definitely one of the best explorations I ever have.

October 26, 2012 - Shangri-la, Yunnan

April 20, 2010 - Daejeon, South Korea I and Mame in Expo Park....

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:13:14 +0800

April 20, 2010 - Daejeon, South Korea

I and Mame in Expo Park. Hoho!

Cancelling Your Travel?

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:12:00 +0800

Have you ever planned and booked yourself for a vacation then found yourself cancelling it in the...

is your boatman mr. arnulfo peralta? we are going to palaui island this february and we have 2 contact boatman to choose from, one is mr. arnulfo peralta and the other is kuya emerson, i just found them though blogs. . .

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:58:27 +0800

Yep. It’s Kuya Arnulfo. Maalam siya. He’s very knowledgable and accommodating. I also...

October 20, 2012 - Kunming, Yunnan The kid who took note all...

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:37:25 +0800

October 20, 2012 - Kunming, Yunnan

The kid who took note all the expenses: Ching Ching

October 20, 2012 - Kunming, Yunnan I bought a scarf for 13 rmb...

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:16:15 +0800

October 20, 2012 - Kunming, Yunnan

I bought a scarf for 13 rmb or 80 pesos in a sidewalk vendor in Kunming.

I saw exactly the same scarf in a boutique shop called “EGG” in my country, Philippines. Its price is around 200 pesos.

This is a simple reason why a good economy counts. Hahaha. The same reason why it is reasonable to shop a little when in another country especially when you think it will be pricey in your country.

October 20, 2012 - Kunming, Yunnan What we found along a quiet...

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0800

October 20, 2012 - Kunming, Yunnan

What we found along a quiet street in Kunming. This was when we had nothing to do but just walked around Kunming. Haha.

October 22, 2012 - Dali, Yunnan An OILY MEATY breakfast to start...

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:00:33 +0800

October 22, 2012 - Dali, Yunnan

An OILY MEATY breakfast to start the day right.

The beach is far from the resort. Well, if you’re going to...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:23:16 +0800

The beach is far from the resort. Well, if you’re going to walk.

Some local will offer you island hopping. We did not take it because we doubted if it is really going to be a good idea to exchange a relaxing day in the resort for it. Plus, the beach area of the resort is great enough to stay in the shore.

April 5, 2012 - Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bataan

April 6, 2012 - Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bataan

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:22:08 +0800

April 6, 2012 - Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bataan

October 22, 2012 - Dali, Yunnan

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:00:30 +0800

October 22, 2012 - Dali, Yunnan

From October 21 to 22 of 2012, we were in Dali and above...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:34:42 +0800

From October 21 to 22 of 2012, we were in Dali and above postcard has all the food we had! Haha.

Dali is just a small city of Yunnan where one might think visiting it may not be worth a try. I and Ching Ching even scheduled only one and a half day but we somehow regretted it because the city has really lot to offer.

Dali is surrounded by mountains on all sides and has the Erhai Lake in its center. We drove around the Erhai Lake after learning that it will be more enjoyable than cruising in the lake because of the many villages, markets and ports surrounding the lake. We also visited the Dali Old Town where one might feel the city soothing out a surreal but nostalgic breeze.

People, how’s your new year doing?? I bet everyone is doing...

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:31:40 +0800

People, how’s your new year doing??

I bet everyone is doing great. Have fun with fireworks because I am. Haha!! I pray we will live 2013 with more dreams to come true! ♥♡ (*´∀｀*) ♡♥

October 29, 2012 - Kunming Zoo, Yunnan Because I was alone, I...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:18:00 +0800

October 29, 2012 - Kunming Zoo, Yunnan

Because I was alone, I dared to walk around in Kunming. Nyahehehe!

And see what I found, a very majestic tree! Look at those apple-green colored leaves!