It’s been over a decade since I last set foot in Manila, and the city feels both like an old friend and a stranger. I’m here alone this time trying to connect and see what I can create of the situation I’m in

From Iceland to Alaska, France to Washington State, each campground we’ve explored has told its own story. This is a journey through the unexpected joys, lessons, and quiet magic found where the wild meets the simple life.

Some places you visit; Mount Rainier makes you stay awhile—if only in your memory

Nestled in the far reaches of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park is a land of striking contrasts—where moss-draped rainforests, glacier-capped peaks, and wild Pacific coastline all coexist within a single protected landscape. Few places in the world offer this kind of ecological diversity in such close proximity. In just one day, you can hike beneath towering evergreens in the Hoh Rain Forest, breathe in the salty air along driftwood-strewn beaches, and gaze across snow-dusted ridges from Hurricane Ridge. Olympic isn’t just a park—it’s a journey through dramatically different worlds, each with its own rhythm, beauty, and stillness.

Tucked away in the rugged heart of Washington State, North Cascades National Park is one of the Pacific Northwest’s best-kept secrets. Often called the “American Alps,” this wild and remote landscape is a mosaic of jagged peaks, over 300 glaciers, turquoise alpine lakes, and ancient forests. Unlike its more frequented neighbors—Olympic and Mount Rainier—North Cascades offers a deeper solitude, a place where silence still reigns and nature reveals itself in raw, unfiltered beauty.

Seward is where Alaska’s soul meets the sea — a place of history, resilience, and wild adventure. Whether you're ending a road trip or just beginning one, it has a way of leaving its mark.

The Anchorage to Seward drive is more than a journey — it’s a passage between worlds, from what’s behind us to what still waits ahead

Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s most iconic and breathtaking waterfalls, cascading 60 meters (197 feet) over a rugged cliff into a misty pool below. Located along the country’s southern coast near the village of Skógar, it marks the former sea cliff, now far inland. The surrounding area is a striking blend of green hills, black sand plains, and dramatic mountain landscapes. A staircase alongside the falls leads to a panoramic viewpoint above, offering sweeping views of the coastline and inland highlands. Nearby, the Skógar Museum and the start of the popular Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail connect travelers deeper into Iceland’s volcanic and glacial interior.

Touring Iceland's Ring Road is an incredible adventure, offering breathtaking landscapes, diverse natural wonders, and a glimpse into the country's unique culture.

We all came together and took a road trip to the Golden Circle — A once in a lifetime experienced.

Touring Iceland's Ring Road is an incredible adventure, offering breathtaking landscapes, diverse natural wonders, and a glimpse into the country's unique culture.

This is the time we get together and pick activities based on the situation. It is a way to catch up together and kick off the summer season in the early years, and now it has become a post-summer holiday.

Vall de Núria is a breathtaking glacial valley in Catalonia’s Pyrenees, located within the municipality of Queralbs, Girona. Sitting at about 2,000 m above sea level and surrounded by peaks near 3,000 m, it’s a car‑free haven reached only by a scenic rack railway or mountain trails

Hiking alone is one of the best a place and oneself. Being able ventured a number of times, Valley de Nuria has become my playground.

It’s been some time since I came here. It reminded of the early days when i came here with friends to check out the late-night music and the fireworks parade during the daytime.

Spending summer days with a friend in Köln is one of the great pleasures in life. Jogging together and a morning chat at breafast time.

Meeting people and becoming friends have led to places that I never thought of visiting.

My first time at Musica del Vi has opened channels of tastes of wines not only in the old world, but also in the new world.

Easy hiking in Sierra de Guara is a gentle way to become familiar with the land and its quiet rhythms. Under the wide summer sky, vultures glide effortlessly above the arid cliffs and canyons, tracing slow circles in the warm air. Here, the landscape invites you to slow down, look up, and simply take it all in.

Our first high mountain experience climb in the Spanish Pyrenees was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.