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My name is Jing. I'm a chemist and environmental specialist who happens to love photography. Photography gives me a cause to go out, marvel at the clouds, capture the joys and dramas of everyday life, appreciate God’s amazing creations and share them with others. Thanks for visiting!

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12 Inspiring Community-Based Ecotourism Sites You Must Experience

Get inspired to resume as better travelers after this pandemic. Discover examples of community-based ecotourism sites you should support around the world. Special thanks to all the travel bloggers who became part of this collab post.

Get inspired to resume as better travelers after this pandemic. Discover examples of community-based ecotourism sites you should support around the world .

What is community-based ecotourism?

The International Union for Conservation of Nature defines ecotourism as an “environmentally responsible travel and visitation to relatively undisturbed natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate…

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Jaipur Sightseeing Tour: One Day by Tuk Tuk

Jaipur Sightseeing Tour: One Day by Tuk Tuk

Planning to go on a Jaipur sightseeing tour in a day? If you’re on a budget and want to combine Jaipur local sightseeing with local hospitality, then a tuk tuk ride is a great option. See this sample Jaipur itinerary to get a glimpse of what Jaipur has to offer.  

Jaipur, India’s Pink City

Jaipur is a dazzling combination of colorful sceneries, chaotic streets and royal splendor. …

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DRT, Bulacan: Hiking Tila Pilon Hills and Talon Pari Falls

Where is DRT?

Tila Pilon Hills and Talon Pari Falls are located in Barangay Kalawakan, Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan. But first, where is DRT? DRT, Bulacan lies northeast of Metro Manila at the southern section of the Sierra Madre mountain range.  Sierra Madre separates DRT, Bulacan from Quezon Province. 

DRT is the largest town of Bulacan, taking up about one third of the…

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Gabriela Cariño-Silang Gallery of Fine Arts: An Abra Tourist Spot for Art Lovers

Gabriela Cariño-Silang Gallery of Fine Arts: An Abra Tourist Spot for Art Lovers

An Abra tourist spot, Gabriela Cariño-Silang Gallery of Fine Arts will leave you in awe due to its extensive collection of art treasures from around the world. Owned by the descendants of Gabriela Silang, the gallery is also one of the historical ancestral houses in the Philippines. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect from visiting the gallery.    Getting to know Abra

First off, where is

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Let's throwback: Stone rubbles covered in moss, vegetation taking over temple structures, humid forest surroundings, abandoned, deserted area. These characteristics make up BENG MEALEA, a temple complex in Siem Reap built during the Angkor period. Unlike Angkor Wat and the nearby temple complex, however, Beng Mealea was never rebuilt nor restored, making it all the more mysterious. A bit far from the Angkor Archaeological Site, but a must see #wheninsiemreap. #siemreap #siemreapcambodia #travelgram #instatravel #bengmaelea #angkortemples #templeruins https://www.instagram.com/p/B6QEfDoBZxK/?igshid=1g1ug1n3ib174

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When height doesn't matter...because you don't limit yourself to what you think you can reach. (In a sari-sari store in Pulag, Benguet, Philippines) #pulagbenguet #everydayphilippines https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ILfG5BlE8/?igshid=3tasztnbo4jt

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NEW BLOG POST. Sitio Pariahan in Bulakan, Bulacan. Once a thriving coastal village, now irreversibly sinking and submerged in Manila bay water. Find out more in Finding Jing's latest blog post. #sitiopariahan #bulakanbulacan #groundsubsidence #bulacan #coastalcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B5hARArhBmM/?igshid=cngre4eqxp7l

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IN PHOTOS: The Sinking Sitio Pariahan in Bulakan, Bulacan

IN PHOTOS: The Sinking Sitio Pariahan in Bulakan, Bulacan

Sitio Pariahan in Bulakan, Bulacan

Sitio Pariahan in Barangay Taliptip in Bulakan, Bulacan  is once a lively coastal village, now submerged in Manila Bay water, displacing hundreds of residents. The floodwater surrounding Sitio Pariahan may be a scene familiar with Filipinos who are living in flood-prone areas. The difference is that the flooding in Sitio Pariahan has become permanent, and…

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Pinsal Falls in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur boasts of a curtain-like waterfalls that cascades down a swimming pool-like stream. These photos are views from the upstream of the main falls (there are two by the way), which could be hiked up from the lowest tier. #stamariailocossur #pinsalfalls #travelgram #instatravel #philippinewaterfalls #everydayphilippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines https://www.instagram.com/p/B5XLd1FhDNt/?igshid=jez6ej3zqc4x

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The last tier of Kaparkan Falls' #ABRAmazing terraced waterfalls before it finally drains to Tineg River. #tineg #tinegabra #kaparkanfalls #philippinewaterfalls #terracedwaterfalls #everydayphilippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travelgram #instatravel https://www.instagram.com/p/B5UvQ0-BrB6/?igshid=1kz3619h69pd

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Masungi Georeserve: Why Should You Support This Rizal Tourist Spot?

Wondering where to go for an outdoor activity near Manila? Masungi Georeserve in Baras, Rizal, Philippines will probably be familiar.  I am sure you can picture that Facebook or Instagram shot of people sitting on a rope cobweb hanging above a karst mountain.  More than the unique experience, get to know why this Rizal tourist spot deserves a place in your must-visit sites.

A Rizal Tourist Spot…

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The Unicorn and the Supertrees. Sounds like a movie my little pamangkins would watch. #supertree #supertreegrove #singapore #travelgram #instatravel https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Fqu1ihZGO/?igshid=ndeo5iqj7tbc

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Enjoying the first rays of sunshine at the peak of Tila Pilon Hills at Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan. #focusdrt #tilapilonhills #doñaremediostrinidad #wheninbulacan #bulacan #sunrise https://www.instagram.com/p/B4zqPepBhqy/?igshid=14cxmc2mpa6al

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One of the wall art paintings (more of a door + wall art actually) in an old school corridor in Waterloo St., Singapore. The mural is about a street vendor scene in old Singapore. Looking at details, some of the goods are familiar to Asians like Ma Ling, Carnation and imported brands Spam, Coke and Pepsi. See more of these on my latest blog about Fantastic Street Art in Singapore and Where to Find Them at Finding Jing website. :-) #singapore #streetart #streeartlovers #streetartsingapore #travelgram #instatravel https://www.instagram.com/p/B4rCeabBUrY/?igshid=94up3dc4nmr4

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Fantastic Street Art in Singapore and Where to Find Them

Singapore isn't just about modern buildings and contemporary architecture. This city is teeming with fantastic street art, too. When in Singapore, go street art hunting, but first know where to find them.

Go street art hunting through Singapore’s off the beaten back alleys and busy streets through Little India, Chinatown, Bugis, Kampong Glam, The Quays and Tiong Bahru. Discover how the street art in Singapore are not only superficially attractive but teeming with stories of Singapore’s history and culture, as well. Street Art in Singapore

Street art in Singapore may not be as famous as the m…

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Google says "A bird sitting in a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because it's trust is not on the branch it on its own wings." In other words, "Believe in yourself". https://www.instagram.com/p/B4enfO4hhhb/?igshid=10yp8m86i2v7c

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ALL SAINTS DAY - Remembering and praying for our dearly departed loved ones. 🙏 #allsaintsday https://www.instagram.com/p/B4UH5kchz81/?igshid=xxwennw2b5s7