The May-Jun 2012 (GG Travel) issue of Gensan Gazer takes readers on a globe-spanning journey across three continents, blending wanderlust with culture, commentary, and contemporary lifestyle. From familiar shores to far-flung cities, the travel feature invites readers to explore Boracay, General Santos City, Sarangani, Meknes, and Rio de Janeiro—each destination offering a distinct rhythm, history, and sense of place.
Seasonal reflections set the tone with evocative pieces like Cherry Blossoms on My Mind, Sakura in My Eyes, capturing fleeting beauty and quiet moments, and Summer Part Two, which revisits the warmth and restlessness of the season. The issue also turns inward with a practical yet candid take on ambition in Tooting Your Own Horn, examining the realities of self-promotion and personal growth in a competitive world.
Lifestyle and pop culture remain at the forefront through curated GGLists featuring fashion, tech, and everyday essentials, alongside thoughtful book and music reviews that span introspective reads and iconic sounds. Pop Pizzazz reframes everyday issues through a cultural lens, while Arts Attack, Culture Shock explores the power of performance and tradition in shaping community identity.
Readers are guided through dining, nightlife, and leisure in Places2Go | GGPicks, complemented by on-the-ground festival coverage and moments of quiet escape, from SarBay Fest's vibrant energy to the calm of a secluded beach. Film lovers are treated to a playful exploration of cinema obsession, while opinion pieces tackle timely economic concerns with wit and clarity.
The issue closes on a reflective note, pairing personal essays with striking photography from Meknes' El-Hdim Square. Together, the stories form a cohesive narrative about movement, memory, and meaning—celebrating both the thrill of travel and the thoughtful pauses in between.
