More than 15 years after my first visit to the Enchanted Kingdom, I felt the same feeling of exhilaration when we recently visited the theme park in Sta Rosa, Laguna. I would like to believe there is truly magic in the place – or maybe, it was just the feeling of excitement that was tricking […]
We left Samal Island torn, confused and hopeful that on our last day we would be able to visit Eden Nature Park before we fly back to Manila. When we arrived back to the city via Roro, we realized 3 things: (1) Eden Nature Park is far from Davao Dormitel (they lovingly adopted us and […]
Health Tips: 5 Ways to Get Your Daily Dose of Fruits & Vegetables I am not very picky when it comes to food. I eat my pork, beef, fish, chicken, veggies and fruits (and lots of rice). I’m lucky to be staying at home with mom who does the cooking and makes sure that we […]
Travel | Davao Day 3: Monfort Bat Cave and Around Samal To the bat cave off we went on our first (and only full day) in Samal Island, Davao. We rode a motorcycle called habal habal which is a common mode of transportation in Samal. It was a 45-minute drive from our hotel to the […]
Lubao Hot Air Ballon Festival 2017 Summer in the Philippines is not just about the sand, sea and sun – it is also about colorful balloons in different size and shapes! The biggest hot air balloon in Southeast Asia is set on April 6 to 9, 2017 at Lubao, Pampanga. Throwback last year: I flew […]
I want to take you back to my not-so-recent travel to Davao and our quiet place where we stayed in Samal – La Vida Orchard Samal. Read: Day Zero to Davao We found a nice hotel in Samal Island which serves breakfast at really affordable price. La Vida Orchard Samal is a bed and breakfast […]
New Unique Philippine Souvenirs in One Store: Go Lokal Robisons Place Manila How many times have your foreign friends asked you “what are the best souvenirs in Manila?” and “where to buy Philippine souvenirs?”. I always bring a gift and souvenir from my home country (Philippines) whenever I get invited to visit another country. I […]
A Taste of Vietnam in Manila: Cafe 8 at Crimson Hotel Buffet (Filinvest Alabang) One of the Southeast Asian countries that I would love to visit is Vietnam. The Land of the Dragon people is famous not only for its tourist destinations, but also for its healthy cuisine. One of my favorites is pho. The […]
Cabin Zero: Lightweight Carry-on Bag + Benefits of Traveling Light CabinZero 44 L Cuban Brown Bag Review: lightweight, durable and classic I tried too many times to travel light – meaning to bring only the essential things and clothes that I need to wear for the x number of days of travel. I would like […]
It is not yet officially summer but it is good to prepare the summer essentials before we hit the beach and embrace the sun. Here are my 2017 Summer Essentials: Stylish Bikinis First things first, new bikinis and swimwear. Side story: I usually buy from Victoria’s Secret online but I am bummed to learn that […]
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