travel
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Sundays on Session Road
Session Road on a Sunday feels like Baguio breathing out. What is usually a noisy artery of buses, horns, and hurried footsteps becomes a wide, gentle path where people are finally allowed to linger. No engines pushing you forward, no… Continue reading
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The Quiet Language of Customer Service
Customer service says a lot about a place. Not in grand gestures or scripted policies, but in the small moments like eye contact, tone, and acknowledgment. The way someone looks up when you enter. The way they say good morning,… Continue reading
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What It’s Like to Walk to the Washington Monument in Freezing Weather
The morning looked bright and sharp. Sun on full blast. A clean blue sky stretched overhead. Birds moved in relaxed circles above the street. I watched it all from my couch and felt a pull. The kind that tells you… Continue reading
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Snowflakes in the Capital
Yesterday, Washington, DC basked under a bright, warm sky (Read story here.) The Capitol looked almost golden in the sunlight, and the air felt more like late autumn than the edge of winter. I spent the day walking around, enjoying… Continue reading
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A Guide to Visiting the Capitol During Any Season
Visiting the Capitol is one of those things you end up doing a lot if you are living just a few blocks away. I went again today, for probably the nth time, and even after all these visits, it never… Continue reading
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A November Road Trip from D.C. to Michigan
Jumping out of bed in the early hours to hit the road and avoid traffic is never enjoyable, but that’s exactly how our morning began. Thankfully, I had prepared breakfast the night before, so all I had to do was… Continue reading
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Must-See Architecture in Washington D.C.: Don’t Miss Out
As I rode the Metro toward Federal Triangle, I caught myself pausing just to take in the station’s architecture. It’s darker than people expect-almost cinematic, like something straight out of an old American movie where the train comes in with… Continue reading
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Experience the Buzzing Weekend Market of Washington D.C.
Living in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. comes with plenty of perks, but one of my absolute favorites is being just a few minutes away from the weekend market. Every Saturday and Sunday, the quiet streets suddenly wake up. Colorful tents… Continue reading
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Orchid Lovers’ Escape at the United States Botanic Garden
Coming from a tropical place, I’ve seen plenty of flowers in my hometown and in other provinces. When I worked in Thailand, I lived near the Chatuchak Plant Market, where a wide variety of floral species were sold and displayed.… Continue reading