P and I thought it would be fun to visit other resorts. Also, while the food at Ananyana was excellent, we wanted to try other restaurants, too. To get around the island, we rented a motorcycle (called a habal habal in the native dialect) for Php 500 for 24 hours You buy your own gas, … Continue reading
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Honeymooning in Bohol: Taking package tours
Bohol is a province rich in natural and cultural resources. To make the most out of a short trip, try to stay for at least four days. You can use the first and last days to enjoy the resort where you’re staying and lounge around. The other two days can spent exploring. For our first … Continue reading
Honeymooning in Bohol: Where we stayed
The hubby and I chose to spend our honeymoon in Bohol because (1) neither one of us has been there and (2) the tickets were on sale. Also, we lucked out… the resort Ananyana held a sale for Philippine residents at the time we were looking for places to stay at. We ended up booking a … Continue reading
Romancing the Westmorelands
Few romance authors have reached the prominence of Judith McNaught. If one could be knighted for contribution to the world of romantic literature, Ms. McNaught would now be called Dame Judith. Ms. McNaught rose to fame with her book Whitney, My Love in 1985. Set in Regency England, it tells the story of Whitney Stone, … Continue reading
What I Bought: Uniqlo Denim Skirt
I love denim skirts. They are my favorite bottoms for weekends. Dress them up with heels and and a silky top or dress them down with a t-shirt and sneakers — they are incredibly versatile and are just as comfy as jeans. My most recent purchase was this denim skirt from Uniqlo. I love love … Continue reading
Book Art
Art by Brian Dettmer. Using surgical tools, he carved pictures out of books. I didn’t know if I was going to be impressed (Ohhh, lovely!) or aghast (Book murderer! How could you?!). Continue reading
Christmas Movies
My family opens gifts on Christmas Eve so I’m always looking for some sort of amusement to pass the time. I love Christmas movies… and I love them most on Christmas Eve. Few things are better than a cup of hot tsokolate and your favorite movie on TV (while waiting for midnight to strike so … Continue reading