“I’m interested in new worlds, new universes, and new challenges. I always said the only reason to make a film is not for the result but for what you learn for the next one.” – Alfonso Cuaron (world renowned film maker from Mexico) Last 2017, I challenged myself to complete the 7 New Wonders of … Continue reading
Category Archives: North America & The Caribbean
Mexico City: Beauty Out Of Our Sufferings
“At the end of the day we can endure much more than we think we can.” – Frida Kahlo (Mexican artist and a feminist icon) Mexico City is the capital of, well, Mexico, lol. I was only in Mexico City for 2 days because there were only 3 things I want to do & see … Continue reading
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: Trusting Your Gut
“No one was going to hand me my future. It was up to me to reach for my dream, grab it tight and make it come true.” – Ernesto dela Cruz (a character from the cartoons, Coco) I only wanted to visit Mexico before so I can see the Chichen Itza and see Frida Kahlo’s … Continue reading
Havana, Cuba: Creating A Balance In Life
“What we had in common is our restlessness, our impassioned spirits, and love for the open road.” – Che Guevarra (The Motorcycle Diaries) While I was planning my solo trip to USA & Mexico, the idea of going to Havana also crossed my mind several times since I will be already in the area. But … Continue reading
New York City: A Humbling Experience
“Maybe that’s enlightenment enough: to know that there is no final resting place of the mind; no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom is realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go.” – Anthony Bourdain (world-renowned chef from New York City) I’ve always believed ever since I was younger, that … Continue reading
New Orleans: Accepting Differences
“There is one purpose to life and one only: to bear witness to and understand as much as possible of the complexity of the world – its beauty, its mysteries, its riddles.” – Anne Rice (Gothic fiction writer from New Orleans) To be honest, New Orleans was not on my top list to visit in … Continue reading
Miami Beach: Memories That Bring Joy
“If I’m remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that’s plenty.” – Sidney Poitier (Hollywood actor from Miami) Miami has always been on the list of places I wanted to visit in USA, I’ve only seen it in tellies and movies but its vibe … Continue reading
Niagara & Montreal: Leaving Your Comfort Zone
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.” – Jim Carrey (Hollywood comedian actor from Toronto) I never planned to visit Canada just yet because I want to stay longer if I visit it as it is a very huge country. However, when I was … Continue reading