<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:17:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@elle.laurent/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Anawangin Cove: A Beauty From Adversity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anawangin Cove is a small sea inlet situated at the foot of coastal mountains in the province of Zambales. It is approximately 108 miles away from Mount Pinatubo. It was the active volcano's infamous eruption]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/anawangin-cove-beauty-from-adversity</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/anawangin-cove-beauty-from-adversity</guid><category><![CDATA[philippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:02:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYWgv293R6ECV4V5wy36W6c8ASebgFpMgEXKsEYRQdyJhyk6mN8f6V5WbQJ7x6Hw27Jj3CMgFCz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 weeks ago, I got a new phone. 2 days ago, I lost it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[You read it right, Steemians! If you’ve been following my blog, you’ve probably seen my recent post about this new 64G Huawei P10. Today's the last time I'll talk about it 'cause it's already gone. ]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/2-weeks-ago-i-got-a-new-phone-2-days-ago-i-lost-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/2-weeks-ago-i-got-a-new-phone-2-days-ago-i-lost-it</guid><category><![CDATA[philippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:26:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb4ARrxQxCjX4jizub4U5CAK3WwB89ptZezZXXzUVCwnitmngmJYL8PAkuTycYF1c7b2Yb6LB9JwLypEsh71kFeuvRgqSVJDX1HLSEPti?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ilocandia: Where the Future is in the Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[I already talked about some tourist spots of Ilocos region in my previous posts - from Ilocos Sur's historic city of Vigan to Ilocos Norte's sand dunes, windfarms and beaches. This time, I would like to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/ilocandia-where-the-future-is-in-the-past</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/ilocandia-where-the-future-is-in-the-past</guid><category><![CDATA[philippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2017 14:37:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs789UGWvGW8WmiTvHy6E8diSSeHQ5tNjPKsiQmUj79eCVo9rHwG1TkTFYhM1gU1st5xpoD4pUKCxkd8saWWU1Fuetyifwgz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unspoiled Beach= Unspoiled Fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pagudpud is one of the northernmost towns in mainland Philippines, famous for its white sand beaches. It is a preferred destination of tourists who want a peaceful yet quality time with friends and family]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/fun-at-the-beach</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/fun-at-the-beach</guid><category><![CDATA[philippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 03:05:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs75vJV1FGWz2N5bBVg6qo7HU9rpramVxTwKhfgrjdKJcLqqkuzQLNbz7ZfLLRoEMwdPM3FJ31z44fPpzqhRd3xihLFdufKU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheeky Cats]]></title><description><![CDATA[I found these two stray cats on our porch and thought of snapping a few photos. Hello there, human.. do you have food? Please, human..cat is hungry.. (Self talk) Hmm, my acting isn't working.. (Internalizing)]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/cheeky-cats-bb32c16b68607</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/cheeky-cats-bb32c16b68607</guid><category><![CDATA[philippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN5R3ZfcCvGSkJn9Lu3vE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a Mess, OS?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to change, you have to be willing to be uncomfortable. ~Anonymous I was unable to write a continuation for my Ilocos travelblog series ‘cause I just got a new phone, a 64G Huawei P10, and have]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/what-a-mess-os</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/what-a-mess-os</guid><category><![CDATA[philippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:22:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMzdLtEgCCPkjp8KJAWFp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win-Win! Windmills For the Win!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first in Southeast Asia, this Windfarm in the town of Bangui in Ilocos Norte province does not only generate and supply power to the region but also attracts tourists from all over the Philippines.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/phillippines/@elle.laurent/win-win-windpower-for-the-win</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/phillippines/@elle.laurent/win-win-windpower-for-the-win</guid><category><![CDATA[phillippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2017 06:03:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7b4bio5hobgu85mFpLjsB5bdcQRiiGHJEPFYM5SsgRZCHVc22CBYbtN1BD9MpTboWfNGkJqDuCjTAPV8djk3gLD1arwZLqoqhTmLKPYTaqK79NBe23ReTMMXyuwiyhpLbvLbgzPdQnvt78go2JeYeGCuevkE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sand-tastic Adventure!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Located in the northern Philippine province of Ilocos Norte, Paoay is a coastal municipality facing the South China Sea. Off its coasts are hills of loose sand called dunes, naturally piled up by wind]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/sand-tastic-adventure</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/sand-tastic-adventure</guid><category><![CDATA[philippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2017 02:33:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN2Umn7jLfaBsYFuAVDQJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Travel Back in Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vigan, the capital city of Ilocos Sur province, used to be a bustling coastal trading post and settlement of Chinese merchants even before Spanish colonization. It was further forged as a trading center]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/viva-vigan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/viva-vigan</guid><category><![CDATA[philippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:49:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMwibRQcmEeyE7ct6Sb4S?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[One with Nature]]></title><description><![CDATA[As my introduction, here’s a collage of photos that represent the 4 elements, and a simple quote that speaks about my connection to nature. The fire ignites my heart. The air stimulates my mind. The earth]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/about-me</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philippines/@elle.laurent/about-me</guid><category><![CDATA[philippines]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elle.laurent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2017 06:16:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMwKrY7wPXF7g3uAJ3HKL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>