I realized that these deaths humble you, it strips off covers and comforts you have surrounded yourself with, it makes you realer, more compassionate, kinder. … More The Art of Giving Oneself… Freely.
As I stepped inside the house, I was greeted by an old man. The sala was filled with the island sunset and Tennessee Waltz was playing in an old radio. That moment, I was transported back to a childhood memory I hold dear in my heart; a lazy sunday afternoon with my father’s music playing in the background as our house basked in the golden rays of sunset. It was the exact feeling. … More Camiguin Island
I sat by the monument of Rizal and waited for the sun to fully set. There was peace in that moment and I was filled with a calm sense of being. … More Dapitan City
If there’s an upside of traveling alone, it’s the fact that the staff are extra friendly to you. I was overwhelmed by the hospitality the locals gave me. Everything I needed, they provided, sometimes for free (like the gears or some trips). I was prioritized during tours, they always asked if I was enjoying and they acted as if they were my travel companions. One night during dinner, I found out that one staff was actually living before near my place. With all the laughter and shared stories, I felt the warmth of this trip, I guess it’s not bad to do this thing alone after all. … More Oslob
Lou x Raine 