Philippines
Born in Manila. Raised in the former colonial hill stations of Baguio City, Benguet and Bandung, West Java. Enjoys connecting people and ideas, alternative travel, and appreciating the world's cultural diversity. Former expat kid; now soccer mom and bass player wife. Happy camper. :)
My experience as a Czech government scholar in CUNI, Dobruska
Tips for raising a caring child by Andrea Alfelor-Macaventa: (1) Display empathy and compassion, (2) Have reflective conversations with your child, (3) Imbibe the spirit of sharing, (4) Take care of a pet, (5) Get him into a team sport, (6) Foster and bolster his independence :) (at Starbucks Coffee)
For their wedding anniversary, freelance writer Andrea Alfelor Macaventa and husband Macky take a low-budget backpacking adventure in this idyllic Mindanao province Touching down at the spanking new LaguIndingan Airport in Cagayan de Oro City was literally a breath of fresh air for us city-dwelling folks.
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Backpacking has become a lifestyle not only for cash-strapped twentysomethings but also those who can easily afford the toniest seat on an A380. What is so appealing about backpacking? It's the unpredictability, the thrill of getting lost, the possibilities and the impossibilities, the whole "I survived and made it out alive" allure.