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Málaga: Tradition + Art = Progress
We live near the City of Málaga, the 2016 European Capital of Culture, and it’s amazing to see what a conscious commitment to art can lead to. Taking care of local traditions and customs while understanding the great importance of art is a winning concept. For the past 10-15 years,…
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Trip to Almuñecar: Relinking an Old Friendship
We received an invitation to a meetup from an old friend of my husband’s who bought a small townhouse with his wife in Almuñecar. It’s just a 10-minute bus ride from our area in La Herradura. After over a decade of not seeing each other, I was excited for my…
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9 Things Which Amaze Me About La Herradura
It has been a week since I arrived in La Herradura, the southern part of the municipality of Almuñecar in Granada, Spain. La Herradura means the Horseshoe because the bay is shaped like one. I love the climate and the peacefulness. I miss my home, the Philippines, no doubt, yet…
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Congratulations, Mayor of the Philippines!
Many exciting things are happening in my life now, and when the much-anticipated national office election was recently held, it turned out the way I prayed for; it became perfect. It’s not about me in politics (wishful thinking, hehe), but it’s all about the victory of our very own Davao…
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In Panglao: When Paradise Turns Filipino
After receiving my CFO certificate, we took a celebratory trip to Panglao in Bohol. It is one of the top destinations in the Visayas region, especially among foreigners searching for a piece of paradise. We left Cebu through Ocean Jet Ferry from Pier 1, where some blind musicians kept us entertained. My husband…
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Killing Time in Cebu
Our trip to Cebu came up because I needed to attend a CFO seminar to get a certificate that would allow me to leave the country. After buying the air tickets, my schedule was changed on short notice, and my husband, his son Edvard, and I had to wait in…
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Pacman, Same-Sex Marriage and a Divided Nation
There is a worldwide reaction regarding Manny Pacquiao’s statement about same-sex marriage. He has lost international credibility, and one of his most prominent sponsors doesn’t want to cooperate with him. Here in the Philippines, the newsfeeds are burning, and the issue is dividing the nation. As a Christian worried about…
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Revisiting Holiday Oceanview Samal
We went to the place through the Sasa wharf in the morning. We could ride one of the biggest LCTs, LCT Mae Wess 4, but since it got full before the van’s turn to get in, we just waited for LCT Nicole Superferry. It’s not as big as the Mae…
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Five Days in Hanoi: A Memorable Trip
This travel wish came true the other year. I’m blogging about it now because I will move to Spain this summer, and Hanoi gave me a hint of what to expect in Europe: architectural beauty, rich culture, delicious foods, and colder weather. So, let’s begin a little exploration of Vietnam´s…
