I have spent many weekends in Paris that I lost count. In spite this, I still can never get used to it. I admit, without an internet connection and apps such as Google Maps or RATP (metro lines app), I'd still be lost. Paris, of course, has its charms. It is, indeed, beautiful.
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I spent eight years under Benedictine formation. I lived by the words 'simplicity of lifestyle' and the latin phrase 'ora et labora' (pray and work). When I knew years later from French history class that Benedictine monks settled here (for years!), I knew I needed to go see this myself.
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Bernay is 50 km from Rouen, about less than an hour via train. What’s so special about this small city?
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When I was offered to join four other Filipino scholars to a trip to Denmark, Sweden and Germany, I said: why not.
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This morning, going to school became more of an option than an obligation. Why was that?
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I just came back to my room from a walk. It was short but a meaningful one.
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My favorite Filipina illustrator, Sheena Loves Sunsets, recently released her first book with her original illustrations and story line and I happen to be one lucky follower to receive one of the first copies of said book. It’s called “Roam” – more on that on her blog.
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In my personal interactions, I speak English and Tagalog, sometimes in French with friends who understand all three languages. However, in my professional life, I would use French more often.
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At about ten minutes past eight in the morning, Bagets and I rushed to the train station hoping to catch the 8:34 am train to Bruges.
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Ah, Belgium, the plurilingual haven!
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