Category Archives: Travels|Vacations

New Year at ROM

Posted on January 5, 2011 by adminjona

My husband and I visited the Royal Ontario Museum on New Year’s Day 2011. We have always been fascinated by world cultures and natural history.  We had been planning on doing this for a long time and could not seem … Continue reading →

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Taking A Break

Posted on June 21, 2009 by adminjol501

A trip from Canada to the Philippines entails a lot of spending. The fare alone already costs a lot of money. You also need to book your plane ticket way ahead of your trip because you might have a problem … Continue reading →

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Missing Our Motorcycle Joy Rides

Posted on June 1, 2009 by adminjol501

It’s the middle of spring and it’s so nice to be outdoors. Since it’s my first spring here in Canada, I feel the need to explore my surroundings. Get to know the neighborhood, the community and the city in general. … Continue reading →

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New York in One Day

Posted on May 13, 2009 by adminjol501

It was our first time in New York. We would only be there for two days and there were so many things to do . We contacted some friends before going there so we could arrange for somebody to meet … Continue reading →

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Quick Walk in Washington DC

Posted on May 11, 2009 by adminjol501

We visited Washington DC April of this year, my first trip to the U.S. It was hard to miss DC because we stayed at my aunt’s place in Maryland which is only thirty minutes drive to DC. It’s where the … Continue reading →

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Reliving the American Civil War at Gettysburg

Posted on April 22, 2009 by adminjol501

One of the highlights of our visit to the United States is the Gettysburg National Military Park in the state of Pennsylvania. We got there after lunch time and we went to check out the tours of the battlefield. We … Continue reading →

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Maryland, Home of the Hardestys

Posted on April 18, 2009 by adminjol501

My aunt had been inviting us to visit their place in Mechanicsville, Maryland last year. We initially planned to spend Christmas at their house but we changed our minds. We decided to go there during the early spring instead. It’s … Continue reading →

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Business and Pleasure in Vancouver

Posted on January 15, 2009 by adminjol501

We had been planning to go on a trip to the United States by early spring of 2009. I had to get a US visa before then so I booked an interview with the US embassy in Vancouver through the … Continue reading →

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Banff and Lake Louise

Posted on December 19, 2008 by adminjol501

    Banff is part of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. Being there is being at peace with the Creator.  It’s incredible how nature can be perfect in all its asymmetry.  All the sceneries in Banff are breath-taking that it would … Continue reading →

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Jasper National Park

Posted on December 18, 2008 by adminjol501

Jasper National Park is part of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. My husband and I went there to celebrate my birthday. We drove all the way from Edmonton but it was a nice drive. There are roadside rest areas inside … Continue reading →

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