A.J., a.k.a. The Transcendental Tourist. is a creamy smooth travel blogger.
Seriously, The Transcendental Tourist (TTT) is a mom-and-pop travel blog. It is a collection of personal experiences, snapshots, and reflections on the road. This blog does not contain travel tips, professional photos, budget breakdown, and other practical information. What it has is my heart and soul.
My First Travel Experience (to a nearby park in my hometown: Bacolod, Philippines)
In the words of fellow blogger, Ron:
“AJ Poliquit is a teacher who spends spare time traveling on a budget. He has beautifully journaled his travels with words and images to share the starkness, beauty and history of the destinations visited. You will be inspired and educated on many exotic locations that AJ has taken the time to visit and share.”
I hope I live up to his words. 
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Nice blog!
Thanks Carl! Yours is nice too…but too high-tech for me.
NoooowwwwwAj. It’s fantastic
Noooooooooooooowwwww Aqui. It’s fabulous! LOL
Hi AJ,
I envy you having visited Cambodia… i’ve always wanted to go but never got the chance… Take care my friend! =)
You need not envy, Jet(setter). Cambodia is so near and unbelievably affordable. You can go anytime. And I assure you, you will not be disappointed.
Hey ‘J! Let’s take one of these travels one time and embark on a “pilgrimage to ourselves,” as you say it.
Hey Janel! Is this still a standing invite? Would love to take such a pilgrimage.
Wow! So many wonderful things here! Beautiful writing, beautiful photos! It takes you there.
Thanks! Coming from someone who takes wonderful photos and writes very well, that’s a huge compliment.
Enjoyed reading the stuff about Japan – there are still so many places and things to discover – glad you liked/ or shall I say loved… your trip here.
Thanks for reading! Japan is amazing. I’m looking forward to going back, preferably during sakura season or autumn for the momiji colors.
hi AJ , nice blog
. Wow ur from bacolod I am too.hehe..Sorry I’m new to blogging so can’t find here where to click so I could follow you. Pls. follow me too .thanks!
Thanks Rox! Yep I’m from Bacolod where “ang cuarta gina-pala.” Haha! I’d definitely read more about your adventures in the British Isles.
Beautiful and well-written blog!
Taus pusong pasasalamat sa iyo, Pinoy!
Wow i can really relate to your sentiments.
I’ve also taken to quite the same philosophy to your travels although i attribute my fondness of adventure to my youth.
And yes, there’s no need need for so much fun-fare. The point is sharing what you have experienced in a way that’s relatable to others so that they may be inspired to travel too.
Savoring your delicious comment, Pandelicious.
Good you still have your youth to take you far and wide. In my case, I started traveling way past my 30s. Most times my knees hurt and my vision blurs, but so long as I can walk and see I carry on.
Glad to know you can relate to the travel experiences of this old tourist.
If we expect Lonely Planet stuff, we wouldn’t be here, dear Age. You sound very much like my kind of traveller. Some day . . . we should do a trip together. Maybe, India. Fingers crossed.
Joy always,
Susan
I should take you up on your offer, Sus! But be prepared to tell me stories about India. History, legends, customs! I see the sights, but I remember the stories.
AJ, I’m glad to stumble upon your blogsite. I need time to go over all of your blogs, but I’m sure I’d enjoy reading your musings and reflections on whatever subjects you fancy. You have the gift! Keep writing.
I think it was I who stumbled upon your blog.
Anyway, I do hope you’d enjoy reading mine. It’s not for all tastes.
glad to find you here TT! this is tops among the tops. i learned a lot from this blog. be back soon. lee from Paete (Sagip San Cristobal)
It’s my pleasure, Lee! Do lemme know when the San Cristobal murals will be fully restored. I would love to see it regain its lost glory and write a companion piece to “The State of Art in Paete”.