Footlose Old-timer
“Have you been enjoying Coron so far?” I asked a German national in the same island-hopping tour I was in. He is 71 years old, like me, and traveling with his wife and sister-in-law. Though he’s been to the Philippines several times, it was also his first time in Coron. In typical German frankness, he…
In 2018, more than seven million tourists visited Siargao. Those who have not been to Siargao or heard of it may go for a mad scramble to Google it and wonder why such a huge horde of people will visit this dot of an island in the southeast extremities of the Philippines. Well for one,…
If you are looking for a place to unwind over the weekend, or get away from it all for a week or so, then Dumaguete City is your cup of tea. Dumaguete, like a charming woman, is captivating from the inside out. It’s difficult to put a finger on why it is so alluring. It cannot…
After blogging for many years on different niches, I decided to go professional freelance writing early last year. I did it for two reasons: pragmatic and romantic. On the pragmatic side, I thought my writing is good enough to mess it up with the pros and that I should earn from it as they do.
My wife died more than 10 years ago. Since then (and even before that), my daughter had a housemaid to help me with my personal needs and as a quick-response, in case my aging body needs emergency help. In that span of time, I have had three. The last one was so stressful she almost…
I spend most weekends alone, pining for those days when the children were young and my wife was still alive. We always spent it together. That was many years ago. With her gone and both my children married, weekends torment me with melancholia.
If Bohol is not on your bucket list, add it now. You won’t be sorry, I assure you. But before I go into why it is such an amazing place to visit, bear with me for a while. I love to travel. It is my balm against loneliness, plus it is a good exercise. In other…
Contrary to what younger people think, the life of a senior is never dull. It is full of excitement – either the DIY kind of thing or be a part of the exciting life of others. Of late, I had a full serving of excitement with members of my family. Here’s why…
At the foot of Mt. Talinis, Negros Oriental, Philippines, is a perfect place to have a respite from the stress of city life; from the noise and pollution that come with urban living. This is no idle talk, or a smart marketing ploy because Forest Camp is 2.5 hectares of unspoiled nature. Situated in Valencia, a…
“Why do you drink alone?’ My date asked me this question over a few beers at City Times Square a month ago. Before I go into it, here’s a quick rundown of the place. City Times Square is a two-story building 15 minutes drive from my home. It is my favorite Saturday-evening hangout because it…