Amazing Race – Davao

During our last trip to the Philippines, we planned for an overnight trip to Davao. We knew it was rushed, but we were determined to accomplish and make the most out of it. Our plan was to take the earliest flight from Manila to Davao on the day one, and then take the last flight from…

Affinity for the Sun

In Kagoshima, I can say I have developed this affinity for the sun. I have learned to “rediscover” the sun, which a lot of people just take for granted. In the Philippines, it is common knowledge that Manila Bay offers one of the best sunsets in the world, largely thanks to the polluted atmosphere that…

I Saw the Sun

One morning, for some reason or another, I woke up at 5:00 AM. This is very unusual for me because I normally wake up at 9:00 AM. See the 4-hour time difference? Also, I couldn’t seem to go back to sleep. I tried to lull myself back to sleep by watching Japanese TV early in…

Biking Around the City

One day, a friend, J, asked me if I wanted to go biking around the city. Being the newcomer and all, of course I said yes. What better way to explore the city than with a bike accompanied with a friend who knows all it’s best places. So this weekend, I’m going to bike around…