January 26th 2009 10:34 am
About
I am a Filipina living in France. Because of my husband’s job, we get the chance to travel and live in different places principally in western Europe. And even without a job, the travelling bug in us takes us into exploring other places, living away from home more often than staying in our own home in France. Through our travels, I get to experience a lot of things - sometimes funny, sometimes frustrating, sometimes mind-blowing, because this continent, despite being a very expensive place, is amazingly steep in culture and history. It is very beautiful as well!
My other passion, besides traveling, is photography. I have accumulated gazillions of them - all taken of my travels - and the time has come that they must see the light.
My photos and my stories make up this website. It is my pleasure to share them with you. Enjoy reading!
mariadams
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Vince on 14 May 2009 at 10:04 pm #
Nice travel page, I thought you would also be interested in a travel community. The site is http://www.explorephilippines.net
Happy traveling
ysmem on 24 Aug 2009 at 9:31 am #
Hi Ms M.
congratulations on your website
thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures & experiences with us
keep posting for more:)
Carol on 27 Aug 2009 at 7:31 am #
Hello Miss Adams?!
Nice website about European countries.Very informative and the pictures are very clear.
Thanks for posting and sharing us your experiences about Europe.
Regards from Carole
mariadams on 28 Aug 2009 at 8:11 pm #
Hello ysmem
Thanks for the congratulatory message! It’s my pleasure to share my stories with the world.
Regards,
Maria
mariadams on 28 Aug 2009 at 8:14 pm #
Hello Carole
Nice to receive a comment from Germany! It’s one of the countries in Europe that are close to our hearts.
Thanks for the compliments!
Bubu on 25 Sep 2009 at 8:52 pm #
Hello Mariadams:
It is wonderful to finally see the person behind this magnificent website!
Congratulations!
All the best,
Bubu
mariadams on 07 Oct 2009 at 4:48 am #
Hello Bubu!
Thank you for the compliments! I saw your message a while back but had no chance of acknowledging as we had been on the road for more than two weeks - yes, another driving adventure which took us to 4 countries - UK, Italy, France, and Switzerland (Greece, where we originated is the 5th). It’s nice to see new places but sometimes you just cringe for the comfort of your own home, hehehe!
yomiuri on 19 Oct 2009 at 7:45 am #
hi maria. congratulations on your new website!
mariadams on 19 Oct 2009 at 8:16 pm #
hello Yomiuri
You found me, finally… Thanks for visiting!
tinlee on 01 Dec 2009 at 1:40 pm #
hi there,
thanks for all the info that u shared with us..
i saw your thread on pex..it’s so addicting that i finished the 100+ pages in 1 sitting. and now it makes me want to call u ate.
i hope that i can also travel someday and put to use all the stuff i learned through your posts…
i am a full time employee and a part-time student..it might be a long way to go for me..but i am optimistic.:)
godspeed to you and your family!!
mariadams on 02 Dec 2009 at 11:21 am #
Hi Tinlee
Of course you can call me ate
I’m glad that you find my thread addicting!
Until ten years ago, I never dreamed of coming to Europe even for a visit! And definitely never imagined myself writing about my travels and sharing it to the world.
I was a full-time employee and a part-time student in my younger days, too, so at least we have something in common.
Who knows, one of these days you might find yourself walking the streets of Paris and writing your travelogue infront of the Eiffel Tower! Nothing is impossible if you work hard to attain your dreams.
tinlee on 06 Dec 2009 at 4:08 pm #
hi ate maria,
thanks a lot for the encouragement..at least now, someone, aside from myself, believes that i can make it..someday.
i just want to share (everyday seems like a battle, i bruised and i bled. but i feel so lucky to feel good as new again every morning and have never felt more ready to face a new challenge).i promise that i will work hard and keep the faith.
thanks for being an inspiration.
i am just curious..do you ever miss home?
merry christmas in advance!
-tinlee
mariadams on 09 Dec 2009 at 2:48 pm #
Hello Tinlee
Yes, life is a continuous battle for everyone. Nobody is spared. It’s happening to us. We see it in our neighbours. We see it in the people we meet in our travels. That’s why they travel because they want to change their situation in life.
We only live once and we are not sure for how long, so while we are able to, let’s work on realizing our dreams. After all, it is us who can change our life for the better. Nobody will.
Do I ever miss home? If you are referring to the Philippines, yes of course. I’d love to go home once a year if I can, especially that my son prefers to lead his life there than in Europe. He’s working now so he’s starting to build a life for himself. And my real home… It’s always with my husband. Life is good with a life’s partner. At least you have someone to plan your life with and to enjoy travelling with.
Whoah! I got carried away here, hehehe!! Hope you will continue visiting
Arla Toledo on 23 May 2010 at 6:40 pm #
Hi Mariadams!
Nice photos! So clear, so artistic! Some subjects are so insignificant to think but because you have taken it beautifully, the subject became meaningful. You’re such an artist!
Sincerely
arlatoledo
mariadams on 23 May 2010 at 11:33 pm #
Hi Arla
I’m blushing….thanks very much for the compliment! Europe can turn everyone into an artist, what with its mind-blowing sceneries, interesting people, amazing sights, sounds and aroma. Thanks for visiting.
Sincerely
Mariadams
Charito Basa on 09 Jul 2010 at 12:17 pm #
Hi Mariadams,
Your photos are great! I see them as if I’ve travelled with you. Salamat for sharing these!
Charito Basa
Rome
mariadams on 10 Jul 2010 at 9:13 pm #
Thanks, Chato!
I just love photography, and no doubt, I am in the right continent for this passion!
Maria