I used to travel alone when I was younger; I believed that traveling alone is much better than traveling with a companion. However, being a woman who travels alone also has its disadvantages. We’ll never know when strangers we encounter along the way will take advantage of our weaknesses. Just a tip to women who travels solo: Plan and prepare your trip; Read and research about your destination; Pack lightly; Learn safety fundamentals; and, Dress and act like locals. I personally observe this because I have learned my lessons by not observing these tips..

Perhaps one of the most enduring and intriguing unsolved mysteries of all time is the legend of the Lost City of Atlantis. For centuries, the age-old legend has been the subject of both scientific and creative endeavors, capturing the interests of experts and ordinary people alike. And I’m one of the ordinary people who are very much intrigued with this legend. No one really knows the most plausible location of this city, however, many claim that the island of Santorini, Greece was once the glorious city. Personally, wherever it is, I could say that the greatest legacy of the Lost City of Atlantis is its ability to engage the imagination of people from all over the world.

The Ryan Agoncillo-Judy Ann Santos silent wedding was shown on TV a while ago and I was awed by how they carefully planned their wedding and put their plans into reality. My conclusion: it was a perfect wedding! In any way I see it, it’s so perfect, as in like no flaws and no backfires. All their expected guests were there with the proper attire as requested by the couple, the place was cozy yet casual for a beach setting plus the world-class entertainers! Wow, I could really say that it’s the dream wedding that every woman longs for.

Feasts/Festivals are everywhere in the Philippines come the month of May. And our ancestral place is one of them. Our ancestral place in Gingoog City will celebrate their annual feast in honor of St. Rita de Casia this coming May 22 and we are tasked to buy the ingredients for some dishes.. From pasta, condiments, spices and canned goods! Filipinos really can’t stop themselves from feasting even though there’s this financial crisis and global recession stuff!