Denice is an old town weird clamorous girl from Laguna, Philippines, who works hard in a corporate engineering world 5-days a week and celebrates weekends, hihi, who's in love with music and is on her journey of making the music love her back. . haha. . who's dreaming of putting her own swimsuit line. . who's a hopeless romantic and can't find her true love. . who's hungry for travelling and adventures; she thinks those keep her sane. . I dream of seeing the world and being seen by it.
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. After falling in love with Hokkaido when I flew to Japan for the first time last summer, I’ve told myself to come back to the land of the rising sun. I promised myself to explore more of its cities and immerse myself to its rich culture. I decided … More Japan Diary – Hakone (Day 1)
My newest kind of horror = sandy bottom + very poor visibility + creepy wrecks with sea urchins + foggy mask (yes, clearing a mask is the basic skill I am really scared of). I am imagining the horror of diving at night. I hope no Japanese or Thai ghost movie will ever be made … More Underwater Halloween 2015 – Pulau Tioman, Malaysia
“Music saves the soul”. Play softly while you read. I’ve not seen other places in Florida, but Miami is the most interesting Floridian city to me. The high rise buildings a few meters across a beautiful white sand beach and aqua blue water is an amazing sight. Plus, the notable Spanish ambience caught my attention. … More En El Medio de la Ciudad y El Mar – Miami, Florida Photo Album
Right after kissing Bing on her cheeks showing how glad I am to see her in Singapore, I immediately asked her if she liked to see a panda. Her eyes glimmered with excitement and I knew from that moment that the tour guide in me was already in charge. I decided to bring her to River … More Pandas! Yey! River Safari, Singapore
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. A friend asked me what’s my favorite place in Singapore. It took me a while to ruminate and respond “Haji Lane” with a smile. We firstly met in Piedra Negra so I guess I gave an honest answer. . Hehe. . Kampong Glam has been known as the … More A Flower Child’s Playground – Kampong Glam, Singapore
From Hokkaido shrine I took the local city tram in Sapporo for the first time. I just followed where google map suggested me to go but I didn’t realized I needed to hop on the free shuttle bus to Mount Moiwa a few blocks from the tram station where I alighted. I waylaid another old … More Sapporo Bird’s-Eye View at Mount Moiwa, Hokkaido, Japan
After my trip to Shiroi Koibito “Chocolate Factory” Park, I had lunch at a supermarket nearby the Miyanosawa station. When I felt satisfied of the meal in bento, I took the train towards the Maruyama Station for the next attraction in my list – the famous Shinto sanctum in Sapporo – Hokkaido Shrine. Hokkaido shrine … More Perceiving Quietude – Hokkaido Shrine, Sapporo, Japan
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. Bing and I have known each other since we were 7 years old. We studied and grew up unto beautiful swans in the same alma mater in Laguna, Philippines from Preparatory up until 4th year highschool. Our younger sisters are friends with each other too. We parted … More Friendship: An Important Relationship When All Else Fails (featuring Gardens by the Bay, Singapore)
I can’t find the reason why it took me more than a year to post my Washington DC trip. I guess I should blame it to my laziness plus I have thrown away all my maps and accidentally deleted my useful notes to share to everyone my itinerary – I have already forgotten the details … More So Many Places So Little Time – Washington DC, USA
Shiroi Koibito Park is one popular attraction in Sapporo, and yes, it is a chocolate factory. The reddish edifice from the outside has more interesting facade once you enter the front gate – more like the exteriors of European castles from the cartoons I used to watch in my childhood. The theme park is most … More Finding Willy Wonka – Shiroi Koibito Park, Hokkaido, Japan
“Music saves the soul”. Play softly while you read. From Furano, I have travelled back to Sapporo, Hokkaido’s largest city and one of Japan’s most populous metropolis – far from Furano and Biei’s laid-back rural ambience. I was standing all through out a little over one hour journey from Furano train station to Sapporo and … More The Streets of Sapporo Central, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. During my search of attractions in Furano and Nakafurano, Biei has caught my attention when I saw astonishing landscape photos after clicking “images” tab in Google search. And since I’m already near the area, I didn’t want to miss the chance to see this. My Furano … More The Enchanting Landscapes of Biei, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. 🙂 When was the last time you did something for the first time? I feel like I’m always in need of something new, imagining myself to be in some place new. I’d like to believe I’m trying to engage myself on things I’ve never done before. I don’t … More Rainbow in the Fields – Furano/Nakafurano, Hokkaido, Japan
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. After my first day of wandering in the streets of Yangon, I flew to Heho wanting to be immersed in the water-world lifestyle of the Intha people in Inle Lake. Upon arriving at the airport, many cab drivers were waiting for tourists they can bring to … More Water World – Inle Lake, Myanmar
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. 🙂 I just love these guys! I can’t remember if I have ever written any getaway that featured this group of sultry and clamorous ECE students in Lyceum Institute of Technology (presently Lyceum Of The Philippines University – Laguna). Actually, I can’t really remember if we … More Cheers To Never Growing Old! Pico De Loro Cove Photo Diary
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. You, woman, are a beautiful creation, whether you believe it or not. You’re as beautiful as the sunset sky and floating petals of dandelion blown by the wind. You have struggles that strengthen the littlest bones and smarten the tiniest cells that make you. You have unbelievable … More Mantra: Every Woman Is Beautiful (featuring Cebu, Philippines)
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. Lesson learned, never drink too much bring a date in a music beach fest. Haha. . but i admit i’ve been stupid that night.
“Music saves the soul. Play softly while you read.” April 26, 2046 Dearest Denice, How are you? I hope you’re doing well. I know you hated your gray hair plus the obvious wrinkles on your face. And the saggy skin of your neck makes you grumpy at times. I hope you’re in a good mood today … More Dear Old Denice, I Hope You Found Bliss (featuring Bagan, Myanmar)
It was actually my last day in Myanmar when I flew back to Yangon from Bagan. I met the same taxi driver I hired on my very first day (he patiently waited for me outside the airport) and hired him again to see other Yangon wonders that day. I arrived Yangon airport in the late … More Roaming with Carte Blanche: Myanmar Solo Trip – Yangon Part 2
“Music saves the soul”. Play softly while you read. It was Christmas day last 2014 when I traveled to Asia’s Golden Land via Singapore Airlines. I was feeling mixed emotions of exhilaration and fear, timidness and confidence, all at once. I felt like I was missing the joy of gatherings and festivities with my loved ones and friends, … More Roaming with Carte Blanche: Myanmar Solo Trip – Yangon Part 1
The Restless Firefly 