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Riding in Tandem: Roaming Mindoro
Mindoro: the home of the fierce tamaraw; the site of the ferocious Halcon; the dwelling of the ultimate beach-next-door, Puerto Galera. It’s famous for many things, which is why we decided to fully explore this island. This time, we did it in two-wheels, riding in tandem style. We made the decision of exploring the island on the busiest week possible, the holy week. It’s not the best move (I know), but it’s the only week we could have several days to really make the trip, so we went for it anyway. We left Taguig at around 1:30 AM and arrived at Batangas port at around 4:00 AM. We were hopeful…
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For the Love of Nature: A Trip to the National Museum of Natural History
We’ve decided to visit the National Museum of Natural History in Manila last month, and I want to share with you my experience after my visit in the “other national museum.” The first thing you need to know is that there is no “formal” parking lot outside the museum gates. You may want to find a parking space outside the museum before you get in. We opted to park outside the gate, where the sidewalk vendors watch over the vehicles for 20 pesos. We were adamant at first, but it turned out to be safe. As soon as you get to the entrance, expect a line. We waited in line…
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Riding in Tandem: A trip to the Kaybiang Tunnel
I used to hate motorcyles. I hated the way they conveniently pass through sidewalks or get in between cars. I hated their sudden movement and the way their engine sounds. I hated how they easily overcome bumper to bumper situations, while others are stuck in hell, that is EDSA. It was not until my boyfriend bought a motorcyle that my view changed. It took him 3 months to decide which model to buy. Throughout that period, we have scrambled Metro Manila to find the perfect fit. (On a separate note, it’s weird how guys take 5 minutes to find a t-shirt but takes forever to buy an automobile). Anyway, we…
