Wednesday, August 23, 2017

A Season of Loneliness

 A Season of Loneliness
Not until today when I heard that a colleague of mine ended his life due to depression did I try to reflect more and dealt it truthfully to myself. Over the past months, I've been experiencing extreme loneliness that may indeed lead to depression. Yes, it is not a joke to be in this stage of lif…

Thursday, August 17, 2017

My Journey to Meet Apo Whang-Od in 2017

My Journey to Meet Apo Whang-Od in 2017
As mentioned on my previous blog ( http://www.glitterzescapades.com/2017/08/a-chance-to-meet-apo-whang-od-in-june.html ), my trip to Buscalan was never easy… exhausting but challenging. Seventeen hours and thirty minutes combined trip via plane, bus rides and  top loading on a jeepney are never easy b…

A Chance To Meet Apo Whang-Od in June 2017

A Chance To Meet Apo Whang-Od in June 2017
In a far away land of Kalinga Apayao, in a place called Buscalan, a 101-year-old woman named Apo Whang-Od (pronounced as fang -od) is known to be the new Filipino National Artist. Apo Whang-Od belongs to the Butbut tribe and she was their warriors' tattooist. Fast forward to today's time, p…

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Momo Beach House Resort in Panglao Island Bohol

Momo Beach House Resort in Panglao Island Bohol
The secluded getaway haven for the romantic couple or the solitary place for the "me time" seekers like me. Momo Beach House is a charming boutique resort 20 kilometers northeast of famous Alona Beach, and only a 45 minute drive from Bohol's Tagbilaran Airport. This tranquil seaside pr…