Mindoro, which is just a few hours away from Manila, is the seventh-largest island in the Philippines. It is divided into two provinces: Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro. Mindoro is a popular beach destination but it is also a home to rainforests, rolling hills, devil’s mountains, and rich cultural heritage making it a perfect destination […]
It is travel season again and travel revenge is on! Although different seasons (summer, spring, fall, or winter) require different sets of clothings, there are things that I always use and bring to whichever destination I am headed to, even on staycations. I have used and abused these items for years, and they make my […]
Rizal Park Hotel, also known as the Luneta Hotel, is a historic hotel located within the Rizal Park complex in Manila. It is a former Manila Army Navy Club founded in 1898. I previously stayed at the Rizal Park Hotel and I thought mom would love the hotel, too. Staycations are nice to give our […]
Manila Hotel is an iconic hotel in the Philippines for over a century. Last December, I decided to treat mom to a staycation at The Manila Hotel. It’s been 2 years since /the last time we did a staycation (due to Covid-19 lockdown), and I wanted to give her a new experience at a hotel […]
One of the popular places to visit in Osaka is the Umeda Sky Building. It is a high-rise building made of glass and steel and is where the highest escalator is located. The 173-meter tall building consists of two separate towers which are joined at the top by a ring-like observation deck. Inside the building, […]
While in Japan, the birthplace of cup noodles, we made our own Instant Noodles / Cup Noodles at the Cup Noodles Museum in Osaka Ikeda. Cup Noodles, although not the healthiest food one can eat, is a staple food at home. It is single-serve, easy to cook and eat, and you can even bring it […]
After my Sunday morning church, while on my way back to Midosuji where my friends were at for the Tay-New cup sleeves event, the train stopped at the Harinakano Station. The subway voice-over announced that it is the stop for Nagai Botanical Garden. I decided to get off the train before it closed. I messaged […]
I remember when Pokemon hit local television back in the 90s. At that time, I have other interests, but I know Pikachu and some pocket monsters that I even got engaged when Pokemon Go first launched. #J is a big fan of Pokemon and we joined her at the Pokemon Cafe in Osaka, Japan. It […]
When we were planning our trip to Japan, and checking out things to do in Kobe, we focused on a shopping trip to the Kobe Sanda Premium Outlet Store. My friend wanted to check out a specific item in one of the luxury stores. While in this beautiful city, we made the most of our […]
Kyoto served as the capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years (from 794 to 1868). It is the center of Japanese culture and Buddhism. We left early for our day trip to Kyoto, Japan. From Osaka to Kyoto, we took the Hankyu Umeda line to Hankyu Arashiyama Station with a travel time of 40 […]
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