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The Transcendental Tourist is a blog I have followed for quite a while, and it is to me one of the best blogs I have visited. AJ is an educator in the Philippines who travels through the south Pacific when school is out capturing the sights he visits in photos and words.
The blog is much more than a travel blog indeed. AJ travels into the soul of the places he visits and shares their rich history in beautiful prose and stunning images. One cannot help but feel inside and part of the stories.
Many of the stories are not simply about a location, but more about its history. AJ has revisited places that his family lived during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II and contrasted it with modern day life.
AJ is a brilliant young man, a brilliant writer and someone I admire very much.
The transcendental Tourist is well worth a visit and dig into the archives while you are ther. You’ll be glad you did.
I'm just saying.
12 comments:
Ron,
Well I am intrigued can't wait to visit the Transcendental Tourist I'll be heading over there once I am finished here.
This is my dedication
Finding One's Way Thursday Dedication
Wonderful recommendation, Reed! AJ is more than worthy! Thank you so much <3
Have never stepped foot in his world but will do so now. Thank you for this introduction
Only a recent inductee to AJ's world and he is truly enlightening. Great choice RR.
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I didn't know he's still young! But I'm an avid fan ever since I stumbled upon his blog...;) Thank you for featuring my friend! I'm so proud of him!!
i like very much the "i'm just saying", you do it so well and aim at the right places .. ;)
I first came across AJ's site with his parent's anniversary post and have been a follower ever since. He writes wonderful content with interesting photos. Definitely a blog to go visit if you haven't been there!
What a lovely writer he is. Thank you.
FOW, Lisa, Savira, AG, Jorie, Alan, Mary & Facing 50 (:)),
Thank you all for stopping by. AJ is a great writer indeed, and the timing with the tsunami was interesting. He is in the Phillipines which was fortunately missed.
Thank you all again!
Thanks for the dedication post, Ron! Quite timely I must say. I was poised to post my swan song this month. But your vote of confidence has made me reconsider. Writing can be a consuming affair, and I felt I couldn't commit to it as much now that I'm prepping for grad school. But your encouragement really gave me a shot in the arm! How'd ya know, Ron? :)
Btw, yesterday's apocalyptic events in my side of the world were sobering, to say the least. good thing the energy of the tsunami dissipated quickly, sparing my country and others in its path. But let's continue to pray for Japan. Thank God, though, all my Japanese friends are ok.
AJ - I am glad you are safe and we will indeed keep everyone in our prayers.
COngratulations on Grad school! As for the blog, I know it can be consuming, but even infrequent posts from you are a delight. Balance my friend...balance :)
Be well,
Ron
Balance - that's the magic word. Everything in moderation. I'll start working on my paper and still keep blogging to keep my sanity. :)
I'm grateful I found you in this wild wide blogosphere. You've made me laugh AND inspired me. That's a pretty good balance of things you got there, Ron. Cheerio!
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