Serendipity Beach: Sun, Sand, Sea and… Spliff?

by Gay Mitra - June 9, 2011August 13, 201426

Sleepy Sihanoukville succumbed to the basic necessities of summer pilgrims. Accommodations for every budget sprouted, restaurant menus altered to intercontinental, watering holes mushroomed, masseuses/manicurists peddled their services by the beach, banana boats and jet skis bobbed on the water… it’s got all the perks of Koh Phangan’s Sunrise Beach with a fraction of the craziness,…

Backpacking With A Baby

by Gay Mitra - June 7, 2011August 13, 201481

And I thought backpacking with a baby bump is cumbersome. Traveling with a newborn or infant is on a higher level of difficulty – well, more like on a different insane dimension… much challenging than the countless treks I did (no matter how long they lasted), or getting lost in translation, or hopping on dodgy…

Snapshot Saturday: Bali Bust

by Gay Mitra - June 4, 2011August 13, 201421

Kuta Beach, one lazy early afternoon.If you ask me about the best beaches I have seen here and abroad, off the top of my head, Kuta Beach ain’t on the list. However, the island’s cult following clad in rash guards, is such an amusing bunch. They can easily make you linger for a while. Our…

Hot Springs In The Cold

by Gay Mitra - June 1, 2011August 13, 201434

It took a hair-pulling half hour to pack the jeep with passengers. Our then two-month old daughter was getting fidgety. My legs were deadened for getting stuck in an awkward position, and couldn’t stretch them because the floor was occupied by sacks of rice and baskets filled with farm produce. Baguio City’s full on frigid…

Snapshot Saturday: Bluer Than Blue

by Gay Mitra - May 28, 2011August 13, 201442

Road closed? With this view, I’d be more than happy to do a detour any day!It’s bluer than blue, and we’re not sadder than sad to backtrack about 150 miles… because this gorgeous view unfolded before us whilst cruising along the Pacific Coast. How did we get here? We were on Highway 1 to San…

California Dreamin’

by Gay Mitra - May 26, 2011August 13, 201444

… disrupted by a baby wailing in an infant safety seat. It was almost six in the evening, and yet the sun’s still high and mighty. I squinted as my eyes swept the beach and craned my neck out the car’s window for Santa Monica Beach has a very, very long stretch. Last hurrah for…

Snapshot Saturday: Morning View

by Gay Mitra - May 21, 2011August 13, 201426

Look who’s peeking!We checked in late night at Great Pacific Inn, Legazpi City and didn’t know we had this view ’til the next morn when I opened our window for a drag. Whatta fantastic P250 room! TweetShare This page was viewed times.

Accidentally America

united states of america

by Gay Mitra - May 19, 2011August 13, 201435

Obviously not keen on acquiring this visa. Photo taken at home. Just woke up, without changing clothes, without fixing my hair. It was one heck of a surprise. A free trip to a country that’s nonexistent on the bottom most part of our travel bucket list. And it’s all because of a lavish French boss….

Snapshot Saturday: Brilliant Nest

by Gay Mitra - May 14, 2011August 13, 201424

Beijing’s National StadiumAlso known as the Bird’s Nest, is the world’s largest steel structure. Strolled around this brilliant work of art and architectural genius, one fine winter morning. TweetShare This page was viewed times.

Snapshot Saturday: Javanese Jump Shot

by Gay Mitra - May 7, 2011August 13, 20142

Prambanan Temple Complex in Java, Indonesia. Gleefully watched a bunch of locals take heaps of jump shots as I sat on the grass. Clearly, Pinoys aren’t the only ones who love doing this. TweetShare This page was viewed times.