La Casita Resort, Pawa I recently spent a few months in Capiz and found these lovely places which have one thing in common: ambiance. Whether its the style, the light, the cozy vibe, or the relaxed mood, these places offer a je ne sais quoi charm that will make you smile. If you’re looking to disconnect from the humdrum of daily life or to get away from the incessant noise of modern day living, look no farther than La Casita in Pawa. Less than an hour from Roxas City yet miles away from the madding crowd, you’ll find peace and relaxation by the sea. With its enchanting thatched roof cottages and Hobbit style circular doors, you’re immediately transported to a different world. They also have tents if you prefer glamping on the seashore. Check out this link for more information about La Casita: https://www.lacasitabeachresort.com/# La Casita Restaurant and Bar This temple of bamboo definitely gives tropical vibes as well as views of the casitas and koi pond. The restaurant ser...
Marchand de Tapis, oil on canvas “A visit to Marrakech was a great shock to me. This city taught me color.” Yves Saint Laurent It was inspiring to see the paintings of Abdallah Alaoui in March at the Secret Garden in Marrakech. It gave me this idea to show the daily life and people of Marrakech through the rich color palette of its resident artist. The painter who signs his canvases as Elalaoui, is a professor of industrial drawing. His early foray into art started with pencil and ink drawings before moving on to line art and sketching. Elalaoui added color to his works in 1986 and in 1988, he discovered oil painting. Much later, he learned the pastel technique. The paintings I have posted here are part of his figurative realism portfolio. They are vibrant representations of everyday scenes in Marrakech. Vendeuse des citrons, 2016, oil on canvas Life seems intense when you are navigating the Medina and bright colors jump at you from the stalls selling carpets, pottery, leather goo...