Travelogues

As borders closed for travel and leisure, we alleviated our wanderlust by exploring Hong Kong's melting pot of traditions and gustation.

During the trip, this Henry Miller quote resonated with me: “One’s destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things."

Like a scene straight out of manga or anime – we strolled along the historic sakura tree-lined canals, tasted hanami dango and matcha.

Walking under the clouds of the revered white and pink petals, we came to a standstill to register a mental picture of our wonderful hanami.

Our hanami in Osaka and Kyoto paved our journey to appreciate the ephemeral beauty of sakura and enjoy seasonal delicacies of the region.

A day in the life of a balikbayan, a member of Filipino diaspora living abroad but coming home for a visit.

Xi'an is the starting point of Silk Road, which facilitated the transmission of not only goods but also ideas, culture and religion.