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The BackPack Boy

1. So-so-so-Seoul!!!
   I know I just came from a quick weekend getaway trip to Puerto Princes…
2. Honda Bay Island Hopping Experience and out!
   On our 3rd day in Puerto Princesa City, we were scheduled to take the Honda Bay Tour - translated: beach bumming and island hopping!I woke…
3. The Underground River and then some!
   Early morning of our second day in Puerto Princesa City, Jojo and I were up by 5:00AM-ish, had breakfast (
4. The City in a Forest - Puerto Princesa!
   Barely a week after arriving in Manila from a quick trip to Anchorage and cruis…
5. Day Trip to Whittier and Prince William Sound, AK
   Since seeing the “northern lights” during summer time was a failure for me, I made sure my other goal should be met before I leave Alaska….
6. Welcome to Alaska!
   August 8, 2009 - I left my hotel in Redmond, WA early in the morning to rush to the airport for my last sidetrip before I head back to the Philippines…
7. Operational Excellence Training Day 5, Shopping and Exploration
   Most of the time during our 5th day of Operational Excellence Training was alloted for completion of requirements for the participants. Luckily I alre…
8. Operational Excellence Training Day 4, Anderson Park and Joey’s Grill & Lounge
   All formal in-classroom trainings were capped off during the fourth day. It all started with my usual breakfast in
9. Quick trip to Snoqualmie
   During a casual discussion with Eric at the Sharepoint team-hosted barbecue dinner, a colleague based in Redmond, he learned that Johnny and I haven’t…
10. Operational Excellence Training Day 3 and around Microsoft campus
    The training continued on Day 3 and for lunch, I ate again in Cafe 9, this time having Asian noodles.
11. Operational Excellence Training Day 2 and Matador
    The week progressed as we continue the Operational Excellence
12. Microsoft Company Store, Visitor Center and Library
    A geek’s visit to Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington will not be complete without dropping by the company store to get Microsoft-branded apparels…
13. Operational Excellence Training Day 1 and Palmers East
    My British Columbia trips to the cities of Victoria, includin…
14. Day Trip to Whistler, BC
    Just after a few hours in Vancouver for a short sleep-over, I began to …
15. Transit time in Vancouver
    If I thought my previous visit to Vancouver over a year ago was a short one…