Archive for June, 2007
Things you never do in Italy
When in Rome, do as the Romans do or end up getting cheated, humiliated, penniless or maybe even stranded. A trip to Italy’s tourist traps with my sister and cousin led us to misadventures we can never forget.
Never cheat on automated toilets.
In Italy, the pubic toilets on the subways are automated. All you [...]
A BITE OF NEW YORK
As I gather my notes from the city that never sleeps – New York, I remember flashy lights and honking taxis and people in a hurry. I remember the 101 places we have to go. I remember our hostess, Eleanor Gabatin, telling us that two weeks is never never enough for New York. Eleanor used [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )a walk back to Old Manila
A Walk Back to Old ManilaCarlos Celdran’s reputation precedes him. This witty wag of a man in a top hat, a barong tagalog, a
cassette recorder and portable microphone, a clearbook of pictures and a messenger bag full of props blazes a trail by which tours are guided in the Philippines.
I had signed up for one of [...]
