Paolo and the World "You're off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way." -Dr. Seuss

Smiled in Baguio

Friday, 4 Jan 2013 | Views [305]

Alright, I have to admit it. I had fun in Baguio. I never expected to because I've been there more than 3 times, but I did. I just realized that places are always full of surprises. Till next time.

Tags: north cold baguio

A Taste of the Baguio Night

Friday, 4 Jan 2013 | Views [420]

When you have lots of friends, you'll run into them in unexpected places even when you're only in that place for a night.  Two old friends found out that I was in Baguio last night through Facebook. They picked me at my hotel at 1 am ... Read more >

Tags: baguio party club

Old Magazine

Thursday, 3 Jan 2013 | Views [570]

Found a 99 year-old original National Geographic Magazine about the Philippines at a bookstore in Baguio City. I was supposed to buy it, but I don't have P3000.

Mt Cloud: The High Bookstore

Thursday, 3 Jan 2013 | Views [415]

I never expected to see the coolest bookstore in the coolest city. It's heaven for book lovers. Mt Cloud just inspired me to dream of having a private library that looks just like it. This is a shop that must be visited in Baguio City.

Heart for Art

Thursday, 3 Jan 2013 | Views [361]

Seriously, Humanities 2 is one of those subjects that changed me. Maybe because it has lots of field trips. Anyway, I hated art when I was in high school. I appreciate it now because of Hum 3. I'm not really a big art fan now. I don't buy books ... Read more >

Tags: art museum

Photos: Baguio in January

Thursday, 3 Jan 2013 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Photos: The Colors of Baguio

Thursday, 3 Jan 2013 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Photos: Mt Cloud: Book Heaven

Thursday, 3 Jan 2013 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Gazing at the Zamba Sky

Friday, 28 Dec 2012 | Views [466]

I was with some old friends on the shores Zambales three days ago. We stayed until about 3 am. We were gazing at the infinite sky and we were talking about aliens, stars, meteors, etc. It was just so peaceful.

Tags: beach sky

Photos: Zamba Sky

Friday, 28 Dec 2012 | Flickr Photo Gallery

North Luzon Reunion

Friday, 28 Dec 2012 | Views [398]

I went with some friends to San Narciso, Zambales just to get a way from the all the troubles of the world. I wanted to think of some solutions for my problems and I wanted to breathe fresh air. My friends invited me to this place for a couple ... Read more >

Tags: beaches

Photos: Zambaland

Friday, 28 Dec 2012 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Mountain Kids

Saturday, 14 Apr 2012 | Views [366]

We were hiking in Mt. Makiling last Friday and I came across some kids along the way. They are residents of the mountain and they were playing along the trail. I love interacting with kids, so I decided to talk to them. They're very nice kids.... Read more >

Tags: mountain

To the Top without a Top

Saturday, 14 Apr 2012 | Views [336]

I was finally able to climb Mt.Makiling without wearing a shirt. Oh yeah! I always wanted to do this!

Tags: mountain trekking hiking

A Mountain Reunion

Saturday, 14 Apr 2012 | Views [332]

When I entered UPLB back in 2008, Jyko and Julio became my first friends. They were BS Biology Students of Class 2005 back then. Now, they're biologists. One is studying medicine and the other is running his family's business.  These ... Read more >

Tags: mountain trekking hiking

Photos: Peak 2 Assault

Saturday, 14 Apr 2012 | Flickr Photo Gallery

The Beatles Shot

Sunday, 8 Apr 2012 | Views [347]

My cousins asked me to take a photo them while crossing the street. They wanted to imitate the the photo of the Beatles crossing Abbey Street. I had second thoughts on granting their request because Manila Streets are dangerous, but I did it anyway.... Read more >

Tags: city walking

The Old Manila

Sunday, 8 Apr 2012 | Views [404]

  Oh I just love the old Manila!

Tagaytay Morning

Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012 | Views [381]

  I arrived at Tagaytay at 5 a.m. with a couple of my friends just to have coffee. I had to get back immediately because I have a class at 8:30 a.m. It's been quite a while since my last mountain trip. It really feels so good to touch the ... Read more >

Tags: mountain

The Shortest Vacation

Sunday, 12 Feb 2012 | Views [436]

  I left Habor Sqaure for Camaya Coast, Bataan at 6 a.m. and I returned at 2 p.m. This was really a short vacation, but I really enjoyed it. The place made me forget my problems. Haha.

Tags: beach