The Pinoy Explorer | Batanes' oldest Ivatan house

When I took these photos last September 17, 2007, it was 3 days after the anniversary of the earthquake and the house was exactly 120 years old. Auntie Ida (Ivatans or locals commonly call elders, auntie) or Florestida Estrella, then 81, owns the house. I do not know if she is still alive. If it were so, she would be 85 by now, and the house is now 124 years old Read more about this at: Eureka! | Batanes' oldest Ivatan house ~ THE PINOY EXPLORER ...

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The Pinoy Explorer | Calapan Bay by day and night

Initially, I thought it was just an ordinary daily scene. But then peeping through the grills of the fence that separates the sea and the hotel, I noticed some people gleaning (it was a lowtide). Again, another dramatic scene I always wanted to capture through my lenses. So, I dashed back to my room and grabbed my camera backpack and in minutes, I was shooting the beautiful scenery. Thus for three mornings, what could be better than enjoying morning...

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The Pinoy Explorer | Shooting cascades in Papa-a

It was a refreshing weekend getaway--literally and figuratively. Join me as I journey in one of unknown travel destinations in Mindoro. Read more at: Shooting cascades in Papa-a ~ THE PINOY EXPLORER ...

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The Pinoy Explorer: Revisiting Barangay Calima

Barangay calima is just an ordinary village. However there are some things that make it endearing--its people, nature and all that come with it. Read more at: Revisiting Barangay Calima ~ THE PINOY EXPLORER ...

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The Pinoy Explorer: A short immersion at Pula's Iraya village

Recently, I extended an official trip in Mindoro to include a one rest day for me. This is the first of a series I blogged about Mindoro. Check out my first experience about communing with Mangyan Iraya tribe at: A short immersion at Pula's Iraya village ~ THE PINOY EXPLORER ...

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