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So Many Cactuses at the Desert Botanical Garden in in Phoenix, Arizona.

So Many Cactuses at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix

October 11, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I have never seen so many cactuses in my life—until I visited the lovely Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. Boy, strolling and spending three hours around the garden wasn’t enough. There are so many kinds of cactus to see, of different shapes, variety, colours and spines! I didn’t even

Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona.

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Built Between Two Buttes – Chapel of the Holy Cross

September 30, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Who would have ever thought of building a chapel between two buttes in Sedona’s red rock mountains? Well, apparently, one sculptor and rancher, Marguerite Brunswig Staude, was inspired and had the vision to put one up there. While the chapel looks so small (that’s why it’s called a chapel, right?),

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Spiritual Vortex – Cathedral Rock in Sedona

September 28, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Sedona is a paradise for those who love nature and hiking. The natural wonders of red rock formations abounding the city are so breathtaking that they distract your train of your thoughts. And yes, Sedona has a lot of hiking trails, too. Hiking around the Cathedral Rock is one of

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Photos – Bell Rock in Sedona

September 26, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

If you travel from Phoenix to Sedona, you’ll experience the most dramatic and most beautiful to entrance to any city in America. As you go down the winding road, the first breathtaking rock formation you’ll see the Bell Rock. As much as you want to take photos of the dramatic

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Go Time Traveling at Goldfield Ghost Town

August 7, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There used to be about 50 working mines in Goldfield back in 1890s. It was, no doubt, a perfect picture of the Wild Wild West. But, its heydays are gone and the place is booming of gold no more. Today, it is appropriately called, Goldfield Ghost Town. Yes, it might

Superstition Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona.

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The Majestic Superstition Mountain

August 5, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Superstition Mountain is a huge mountain located on the Northeastern side of Phoenix. It’s grand and majestic, especially if you see it from afar. As clouds hover above it, I’m not sure if it’s black or brown or something reddish. As soon as you’re out of the Highway 88, you’ll

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Murals in Flagstaff

August 4, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Flagstaff is along America’s famous road trip route, Route 66. If you’ve seen the animated movie Cars, then, you’re familiar with this route. In fact, Route 66 is the main road that divides Flagstaff’s North and South area. Though Flagstaff nowadays is not anymore your regular road trip stop, I’d

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I met John Wayne

July 22, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I met John Wayne at Mammoth Steak House and Saloon Bar in Goldfield Ghost Town, just outside the city of Phoenix. Ok, John Wayne is dead but not his body double. He’s alive and entertaining visitors and customers at a resto bar. This is the Mammoth Steak House and Saloon at

This is the Mohave Point Overlook View of Grand Canyon South Rim.

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Views of Overlook Points of Grand Canyon South Rim

July 21, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Grand Canyon South Rim has overlook points that are accessible by bus. The Red and Orange bus lines stop right in front of each designated overlook points. However, when the crowd is too thick, I’d recommend you to walk a bit further away from the main spot by following the trail

These giant cactuses in Phoenix, Arizona dwarfed me.

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These Giant Cactuses Dwarfed Me

July 18, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Back in the third world, we used to have cactus and aloe vera plants in our backyard. We would skinned them from their thorns, using a nail cutter and scissors, until they’re flawless and bald. Of course, our poor mother would be so angry why we would do that to

Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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Pluto Was Discovered in this Tiny Town

July 16, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

After more than 9 years and some three billion miles away from our Earth, we finally all got a clear, more defined photos of Pluto last Tuesday via NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft! And boy, it wasn’t just historic but an amazing feat of mankind! Congratulations, NASA! China and Russia must

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Antelope Slot Canyon Photos

July 14, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Antelope Slot Canyon is one for the Bucket List. At least, when you’re visiting Arizona. Yes, it’s hot out there, too, but the state has so much to offer, despite its arid soils, flatlands, canyons, plateaus, and rivers. There is no doubt that this canyon is breathtaking. Its beauty

The Antelope Slot Canyon in Page Arizona.

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Inside the Antelope Slot Canyon

June 14, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Wandering inside the Antelope Slot Canyon is kind of going into an unknown but wondrous world where the sun makes a stunning chiaroscuro on every slit that opens up like slithering waves carved and perfected by time. These are just a few photos I’m showing you for now. I’m kinda

Bathroom with a view at Monument Valley.

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Loo with a view

June 10, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I never thought of writing this post, “Loo with a View,” until I skimmed through my photographs from my Arizona trip. I noticed that I had a couple of shots of bathrooms, overlooking the panoramic views of the Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon. Though these bathrooms don’t really have

South Kaibab Hiking Trail / Recommended Hiking Trails at the Grand Canyo.

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Recommended Hiking Trails at the Grand Canyon

June 9, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Don’t just visit the Grand Canyon. Experience it! Visiting is just like going there for a while, taking photos and posting them on your Instagram and Facebook. I have nothing against it but if you’ve got time, stay longer and experience one of the world’s most photographed natural wonder. Witness

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Horseshoe Bend is Breathtaking

June 8, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I’ve seen stunning photos of Horseshoe Bend before and I thought, “I’ll be here one day.” It happened last month.And boy, I was speechless looking down at the graceful and mighty Colorado River that carves Horseshoe Bend for millions of years. For those with fear of heights, looking down, for