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Living in the Moment


2016 is like a roller coaster ride, I know I know, it sounds cliche, but I couldn't describe it in any other way. This year is like a ticking time bomb because it felt like I need to live a fast paced life. It's not a negative thing though, it's just that a lot has happened that if I won't keep up, it felt like I will be left behind. It trained me to always be on the go. Well, if you do know me personally, this 2016, I am the person who can't be at home even just for a day. Even on my rest days, I am out and about. And it's actually fun because I've experienced a lot of first times and a lot of happy adventures. I met a lot of people, I ate my heart out, and somehow, I've managed to take care of my career. I cannot list all the things I am thankful for this 2016 because it would be a long boring post already.. rather, I just want to run through all the stuff that made my 2016 extra special. :) So here you go..
December 31, 2016 1 comments
What the World Would Be Like If Social Media Didn't Exist

So I was just scrolling through my feed like always. Then I remembered my childhood where there were barely smartphones. Facebook isn't a thing yet and it feels like the world is such a wonderful place to live in. I remember talking to my grade school best friend over the phone while watching Naruto.. and  maybe if it did happen today, we will just be chatting over messenger or some other chatting apps. What if we have the internet but there's really no Facebook or Friendster to begin with? Will it have a big impact on how we live our lives now?
December 07, 2016 16 comments
Coron, Palawan Philippines

Coron is actually one of the places that I really want to visit here in the Philippines. It's part of my bucket list, and that never mind I won't be visiting other places so as long I can visit Coron. I categorize places I want to visit into 2 kinds.. the first one are the places I want to visit because it's accessible, because it's easier to travel there, and because it's still a new experience. The second kind are the places I would definitely visit. These places are the ones I need to visit before I die.. the places I am dying to visit.. and Coron is part of the latter. Palawan is home to the best beaches not just in the Philippines but also in the world. Filipinos and foreigners would include this in their travel must visit list because of the majestic and stunning beaches. Out of all the three famous destinations in Palawan, which are namely Puerto Princesa, El Nido, and Coron, Coron as they say is the least urbanized, you can't have those "walwal" night life here. And truthful enough, Coron is a quaint quiet town where life is very simple. Bars can be counted on the fingers of your hand. I would say the town is very laid back and to be honest, the locals are very nice.
December 02, 2016 20 comments
Le Coq Bleu
For starters, this is one of the best accommodations I had that is not a hotel. It's quite refreshing to stay in a place where you would live with the locals (Yes, in case you want to book this place, note that you will be staying with the home owners, AKA, the locals). Plus points for the French rustic vibes! So we're originally planning on staying at Kamiseta hotel but for some reasons, the rates suddenly went up and we thought it's not sulit anymore. So maybe when we come back to Baguio, we'll stay there for sure. 

November 19, 2016 18 comments
Canyon Cove, Nasugbu Batangas
Nestled in the province of Nasugbu Batangas is an amazing weekend staycation place for friends and families. I've been hearing a lot about Canyon Cove but I haven't really got the chance to to stay in the hotel and swim in the beach until recently, when we celebrated my sister's birthday here. Though we didn't really stayed in the hotel, we got the chance to see and swim in the beach. We also went kayaking! 
November 06, 2016 2 comments
6 Good Reasons to Finally Get Your Own Credit Card

Okay, for starters, I really don't want to get my own credit card because let's face it, it's basically creating a debt when you can (or cannot) already pay in cash. We have this mindset that having a credit card means the owner is well off and too rich to have cash on hand. Sometimes we even think that having credit card means no control over your shopping splurge. But all these stuff that I mentioned are all before I was managing my own finances. I have learned that it's all in your discretion.
October 20, 2016 20 comments
Mekong Delta

This is actually my second out of the country travel in my whole life, Hong Kong being the first one. Well, for most of us, usually HK is the first country we visit as this is the most accessible country for us Pinoys. Also, if you follow my blog or read my blog since 2012, you would know that the pictures I had for that travel was lost, and gone with the wind forever. :( For the mean time, let's talk about our Ho Chi Minh City travel last May 7. :)
October 14, 2016 19 comments
Eighteen Bistro at Tomas Morato
Before Maginhawa and other food scenes booming side by side, Tomas Morato has been the go-to place in Quezon City for good food and night outs. Tomas Morato is known for catering to different taste buds as it offers a wide choices of restaurants. From cafes to bars, to Filipino food to Korean. I guess it's safe to say that North people just cannot simply miss Tomas Morato. 
October 06, 2016 11 comments
In the true photographer fashion, these photos shouldn't be needing filters anymore  but since I'm just a beginner and it's a shame to call me a photographer, I still had yet need to apply minor edits. And I have still a lot to learn. ~

One afternoon, my father and I went to Quezon Memorial Circle to have a photo walk. So me, who just bought my first camera, is excited. I just remembered Quezon Memorial Circle as something we go to when I was still a kid to ride a bicycle. I can't remember what's like inside or if it has been renovated ever since. To my surprise, there are really lots of people. And when I say lots.. it's really a lot. From students practicing to families bonding and having their mini picnics inside. It's also quite tiring since we roamed around the whole vicinity.

These are just some of the pictures I took. And although it's not that nice yet, I'll still post these. Hihi. Enjoy! <3

Quezon Memorial Circle Photo Walk
October 03, 2016 7 comments
Rustic Mornings by Isabelo

What's a perfect brunch setting for you? Well, if you would ask me, it's a good vibes morning with the sun not too hot, just the perfect temperature. Waking up to the sound of nature, smelling the pancakes, jazz or country music and well, waffles. No car or motor sounds.. just the calming breeze of air and a good view to ponder. Sounds dreamy? Too bad, we're living in the metro.. and unless you have your own garden in a super secured subdivision with no outside noise to distract you, then we're the same. Perfect brunch setting doesn't exist in the metro. But! Thank God we have restaurants that serve an all day breakfast that gives you just the same experience, at least for the food. :)
October 01, 2016 16 comments
Manila International Book Fair

If you're a total bookworm you would have probably heard about Manila International Book Fair. And if you're a super duper mega bookworm, you have probably went to this event to score lots of discounted books. This year, Manila International Book Fair happened at SMX Convention for a week full of events and discounted books that surely all book worms, kids and adults, boys and girls will like. Whether you're into young adult books, studying law, or probably into DC and Marvel comics, Manila International Book Fair has got you covered with lots of exhibitors and books to choose from. 
September 25, 2016 15 comments
Canon EOS M3

Hello! I just can't contain my happiness! Do you know the feeling when you want something so bad then you save for it and eventually bought it?? That's what I'm feeling right now!!
September 10, 2016 32 comments

Being an introvert person, I sometimes wonder if it would have any difference if I were an extrovert. Sure, it's a known fact that I'm an introvert and that I am shy. But it is sometimes ironic how I express myself to other people because they say I am very frank with what I want to say. I guess being an introvert and being shy is not synonymous. Will I have many friends if I were an extrovert? I often wonder if it would have affected my blogging if I liked spending more time with people. How does it feel if you have many friends as you have no problems hanging out with different people?  
September 03, 2016 40 comments
Brick Burger Hampton Gardens Arcade

I've been waiting for ages for this lego themed burger joint to open! Ever since I saw their tarpaulin and the picture of their soon to be served burgers, I already wondered on how will they craft that lego looking burger bun.. and if it really looks like that in person. And now that they're open and currently on soft opening, I didn't miss the chance to finally see for myself if this burger joint really serves lego looking burgers and if it really tastes good or it's just all about appearance.
August 30, 2016 26 comments
Sky Terraces 428

Our last day in Hong Kong was luckily, also my mother's birthday. So in the back of my head, yey.. birthday treat! haha! We don't have any scheduled activity for the day but we're thinking of going to Sky Terraces 428 as well as visit Madame Tussauds. We didn't book our tickets in the Klook app for this one because we're still not sure if we will visit these prior to the planning of this trip. Luckily, the caretaker of the inn we're staying at is selling discounted tickets of different Hong Kong tourist spots. I forgot how much we saved when we bought our tickets from her but what I can remember is it is still cheaper if we buy our tickets from the Klook app. 
August 28, 2016 13 comments
The Porch at Anonas Extension

One cannot simply ignore a 12 inch burger together with a giant milkshake on the side. It was a casual Saturday. My high school friends and I planned this little get together weeks prior to our scheduled meet up (we're part of the labor force now so it's definitely hard to schedule meet ups). And well, we're semi grown ups na (semi lang coz we're still kids at heart. naks!) so it's kinda different now. Before, we would only go to SM Manila after class and sometimes we would stroll around Robinsons Manila.. but times have changed. And so is the food scene around metro manila. I suggested we meet around Maginhawa to have casual chitchats. So while I'm on the way to Maginhawa, they told me to go to The Porch na since I was running late to our meet up time and it's dinner time na din. 
August 26, 2016 1 comments
The Yard at Xavierville

Unless you're living in a cave or has not been online for the past month, you've probably already heard about The Yard. The another addition to the booming food parks around and outside the metro. And being me that always wants to try out new food scenes, me and the boyf braved the Sunday rain to try and see what's the fuss about this food park and how is it different from the others we've tried. 
August 17, 2016 12 comments
Stuff I'm Liking Lately

Well, well. Making this blog post because I want to share the cool finds I found while strolling around. This I believe are meant to me the first I saw it. LOL!
August 11, 2016 10 comments
St. Paul Ruins, Macau

Our afternoon activities in Macau consists of going to Senado Square and to see the famous St. Paul Ruins up close. And as I've mentioned on my previous blog post about the Venetian, transportation around is Macau is just a breeze. City of Dreams Macau has got it all covered because they have shuttles that go to and fro different tourist destination around Macau. So right after Venetian, we went to City of Dreams to ride the shuttle and alight at Taipa. From there, we walked our way through Senado Square. It was hard to ask directions from the locals but it's really nice that they try their best to help us. One local even has a translator app in his phone so he can understand where we want to go. 
August 09, 2016 11 comments
Ayala Museum

Just for one day, Ayala Museum's entrance is free last July 30. And though me and my father already went here, we didn't let the opportunity pass by without visiting (because free art entrance are awesome!). Together, with my high school best friend, we braved the sea of people and the long queue just to see and experience this one day full of art. There are many activities for the day and there are a lot performers to see. But seeing some of the art for the second time doesn't appeal to me that much. We roamed around area for I think 2 hours which is very sulit knowing this is just a free entrance. 
August 04, 2016 No comments
Pinto Art Museum

I've been wanting to visit this place since last year. Living in Pasig and Antipolo being just a neighboring city, I should have visited this months ago but apparently, I don't have anyone to come with me (introvert problems are real). The boyf's busy with responsibilities and well, most of my friends are from Manila and they're not a fan of long land travels. But one fine Saturday, my workmate Den told me that if our Marinduque trip won't be pushed through, then we can go to Pinto Art Museum because she also wants to visit this enormous art place too. And btw, she lives in Antipolo but this was her first time to go here too. Never mind that our Marinduque trip wasn't pushed through, travelling isn't part of my priorities right now. HAHA. I'm trying to save for something big. And I'm trying to discover more of Manila's hidden gems and cafes on that matter. Food is love. 
July 21, 2016 15 comments
Sunnies Specs

Growing up as someone with poor eyesight, it was really hard to sometimes do things because we're bound to wear eyeglasses all time. But I have a confession to make, when I was younger and my vision was still 20-20, I wished that my eyes will become blurry so I can wear eyeglasses. But boy, if I had known back then how hard it is, I wouldn't wish for this. I forgot the fact that I can still wear eyeglasses without me having to suffer for poor eyesight. 
July 17, 2016 No comments
Singlish Cafe

This is one of the best around Lilac. Been wanting to try this resto for ages now and on my first time, I know this will be one of my favorites. With its generous serving and glorious food, I bet everyone would love this place. It's actually one of the reasons why I think this place is famous around Marikina and its neighboring cities. Lliac St. is the Maginhawa of Marikina, and with the food industry booming in every corner, this resto still manages to be one of the best. And I believe it will remain that way for a long time. 
July 14, 2016 11 comments
Boy Shawarma

Okay, so for starters, I'm not a fan of shawarma. But my boyfriend and his friends are on the search for the best and authentic shawarma in town. This isn't your typical shawarma stand on LRT/MRT stations. What they or should I say 'we' (because I'm part of the searching team already. LOL),  look for are the authentic ones. Those are carefully made from fresh produce and stays true to the real taste. There are those that claim they are the best shawarma in town, but there are those that claimed their shawarma isn't the typical ones but is definitely authentic. One of those is Boy Shawarma. 
July 13, 2016 No comments
Hong Kong Disneyland

Disneyland is one of Hong Kong's most famous attractions. And you haven't been to Hong Kong if you didn't go to Disneyland! For kids and kids at heart like me, this is definitely a happy place especially if you're a Disney fanatic. I won't deny though, my first time here is more magical compared to my second visit. It feels like I was a kid again. I remember my first time, the parade was sooo cool, and the fireworks was super magical! If I remember it correctly, the song back then was A Whole New World and I was holding back my tears while watching the majestic fireworks show. (no judging please! Haha) 
July 07, 2016 11 comments
Snacks & Ladders

I've been dying to try a game board cafe ever since it became a hit in the metro. I love playing one and it used to be part of my childhood. Well, not the fancy ones. Just the Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders, and Millionaire's type of game. I never knew there are loooooots of it. And when I say lots, I mean actually a loooot. One of my favorite board game ever is Monopoly (like duh, this is the only I used to play always). I once was able to play Clue which by the way is very nice and what was made me inclined into playing board games and look for other "fancy" ones. It also made me thought of buying one already but I couldn't find a seller so I just shrug the idea off. 
June 27, 2016 15 comments
The Venetian, Macau

Ever heard of Venice Piazza? I'm sure you've heard it somewhere, or if not, you've already took a selfie in the infamous "bridge". I'm not actually fascinated with Venice Piazza in Mckinley but rather I'm just overwhelmed on how many visitors it has everyday. Working in Mckinley for quite some time now, I would notice the number of people coming in and out of the grand canal. And so when we had a day trip in Macau, I didn't miss the chance to see the Macau counterpart of this famous "pasyalan" spot in Taguig. 
June 19, 2016 11 comments
Zambales

This is probably my last beach getaway before summer officially ends. And it may take a while before I probably go to another beachscapade because it's already raining from time to time. The next beach getaway that's planned on my list is still months from now. I would definitely be taking the next coming months to rest for awhile (because every weekend is an adventure this past few months), and try to focus on other stuff. 
June 17, 2016 13 comments
How to save and travel at the same time

I've heard it. Most people would stereotype people who travel often as rich, maraming pera, walang ipon, walang responsibilidad, and the like. But why is that? I would even hear them say, "Kung san san nakakapunta yun no? Daming pera." Bet they don't even know what they're saying. I'm not sure if I'm the right person to say this because I'm not the type who already has traveled the world. I'm not even close to 1/8 of the places I've had yet to visit. But hey, what's certain is the first half of 2016, I've managed to travel at least twice every month. Most of it domestic but to travel is to travel. Whether by land or by air. I'm making this post not just to tell people that, "HEY! You can travel too!", but also to share how I manage to travel that often during the first half of the year. I'm pretty sure everyone I know wants to travel. Because what else can we do in this world and what else can we accomplish in our lives if we're just bound to live it in one place? Some wants to travel but has strict parents.. hmm.. this one, I don't know the answer because fortunately I have awesome parents who lets me travel. But for most of the people I know, main factor is money.
June 08, 2016 29 comments
Hong Kong Lantau Island

It was such an awesome vacation! It was actually my second time in Hong Kong but this is the first time I've seen most of its attractions. Though of course, first times will always be the best. The last time I went there, I was with my father and to be honest, the streets somehow changed a little bit. 

Also, even though I already went there last 2012, all the pictures (yes all of it) were gone with the wind, and so I don't have any memorabilia with me except for an edited cover photo I had on my personal facebook page taken at HK Disneyland. It was lost together with all the files on my laptop before. 

The hard drive is still with me and I've tried to bring it to a recovery center, but to no avail, they can't seem to recover the files. And as we all know, hard drive recovery is not cheap.. I'm still not giving up though.. I believe one day, I can recover the files. Lol Sorry for the rants. 

June 06, 2016 9 comments
Maaya Legaspi

If you frequently visit my blog, then you would know that most of my blog post since I started blogging again this year is about my travel and adventures. Yes, I love to travel.. who doesn't?!!
June 02, 2016 4 comments
Mayon Volcano, Bicol

Our last day was more focused on touring the Bicol center and it was a dream come true for me to see the Mayon Volcano up close. Lol! But yeah.. Mayon Volcano was finally ticked off on my bucket list. 
May 28, 2016 11 comments
Dahilayan Adventure Park

Our last stop before we go back in Manila is Dahilayan Adventure Park in Bukidnon. Well, for starters, it looks like a fusion of Sandbox and Tree Top Adventure Baguio. Our package includes an all zipline ride where it includes their 840m (Asia's first longest dual zipline), 320m, and 150m ziplines.
May 26, 2016 No comments
Baler, Aurora

One of my must do's before I die is to try surfing. It looks cool and fun on tv but I also felt like it is hard to learn in real life. I am just amazed on how surfers can ride and be in sync with the waves. 

Lucky me, my father used to go to Baler a lot of times during the campaign period. He already know the places, tourist attractions, and everything you need to know when travelling to Baler by heart.
May 24, 2016 11 comments
Ilocos Philippines
This was my second time in Ilocos and I must admit, my first was much better. Me and my family are just part of the joiners and we're on a 50 seating capacity bus. We departed Manila at around 9PM so we could arrive at 6AM in Ilocos. To be honest I'm not really impressed anymore. I was just being irritated by how hot the weather is. We've visited a lot of tourist destinations and attractions but it felt like some destinations are just there for the sake of quantity. It also felt like we're always in a hurry to go to the next destination which is one of the cons if you're in a guided tour.
May 12, 2016 8 comments
Sorsogon, Philippines

This is one of the best adventures I had so far for 2016. Do you ever just think and smile because you're having a good time? Yup! This trip is so memorable not just because of the activities we had but because it's a once in a blue moon opportunity for me and my boyfriend to travel together. I'm starting to get attached with beaches because of how calming it is. I'm so glad I'm living in a tropical country.
May 10, 2016 22 comments
If you've been a reader of my blog or if you check it from time to time, you would know that most of my blog entries are about my previous travels. It is because one of the purpose of this blog is to document my life journey while giving details or information to my readers (if I have any btw. lol) as well. But given that my post most of the time is about travel, did you know just how much planning it occurred before it actually came to life? I've always been a budget traveler. Most of the times, I don't even consider myself a traveler because there are other people out there who has a vast knowledge about travelling and has more experience. But hey, isn't travelling about experience? :)
To travel means you have to plan everything carefully especially if you're limited by resources like money. Truth be told but just like myself who travels by budget, it is still known that you have to save and budget everything well to make your resources work for you. Aside from planning my itinerary, my accommodation, one thing I sometimes hate doing is packing! Why? 
BECAUSE. TRAVEL. LIGHT.
I once experience backpacking around different places in Thailand and it was really hard to pack all the things I needed in just a backpack for a week long travel. I had to pack and unpack and then pack and unpack again because I can't seem to fit everything! And until now, I am still having problems packing.. but over time, I'm getting the hang of it and learning new tricks on how to magically fit everything. It is also important to have a checklist of everything you need to avoid problems along the way. It would be very hard when like for example you forgot a travel document.
If you've ever been in a situation like me, the infographic below can help you or your friends to pack and know what to pack so it would be easier not just for me but for every travel enthusiasts out there to know which stuff should we bring whenever we travel. :)

Packing Tips: How To Pack The Right Way
April 20, 2016 No comments
Cagayan de Oro White Water Rafting

Another amazing experience! I'm not actually familiar with rafting, all I know is that it's for adrenaline junkies. And I'm very glad I was able to experience it! Not that I'm an adrenaline junkie, but for people like me who wants to experience new things.. this was definitely fun and exciting!
April 16, 2016 18 comments
Mystery Manila

If you ever been a person on who's on the look out for something new in the metro, then you might have heard about Mystery Manila and Breakout. If not, then just a simple intro.. Mystery Manila and Breakout are offering interactive puzzle/mystery rooms where you have to solve and find clues so you would be able to go out from the room. If you're a detective by heart, then this is you! Hehehe. :) I've been hearing good reviews about this and I also wanted to try this even before. So when my friends kidnapped me from McKinley, we went straight to Mystery Manila to try it out.
April 13, 2016 No comments

One fine Saturday, I was blessed enough to be part of the people that will have an ocular visit at Tierra de Lago. It was a great and amazing opportunity to meet some fellow bloggers and photographers alongside with the founder of SJCAM Users Philippines group, sir Troy. It was also a very nice and inspiring experience to meet the owner of Tierra de Lago wherein all his vision and ideas are sooooo cool and so on point! It's like he has planned this resort his whole life because his vision is very firm and well documented. Also, this trip was a major milestone in my blogging side as this is my first time to meet other bloggers. Not really a big event but you see, opportunities like this are rare, at least for me.
April 11, 2016 22 comments
Kingdom of Ayutthaya

Our last stop in Thailand before we went back to Bangkok is the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Actually, I never heard of Ayutthaya before so I really don't know what to expect with this city. I don't know if it's like Bangkok or Chiang Mai, or is it a small rural area? Ayutthaya is 80 km above Bangkok and is only 3 train stations apart, if I remember it correctly. 
April 07, 2016 23 comments
summer vacation

We're both on the same page if you can't plan your summer well because you think you will run off of vacation leave balances or well, you just can't because you have a lot of stuff to do at work. Loosen up a little, girl! Summer is here and you should enjoy it while it lasts! We all know that Philippine weather is always hot but there's this thing about summer that makes it good in the mood. Just like how Christmas season gives me extra chills and good vibes. After all, who doesn't like vacations and traveling with good company, right?

I've been working for almost two years now (fresh grad represent!) and yes, planning my vacation should be meticulously done as I don't want it to be wasted on unimportant events and some of us have this buy back benefit from our company where they'll double your salary for VLs that aren't used. So in the past months of planning, these is what I mostly did:

April 04, 2016 23 comments

Sorsogon was never really one of the places I wanted to visit. Maybe because I don't know what this province offers. But being my adventurous self, I thought that maybe this is a good time to visit this place. Exploring a place that's not so main stream is definitely fun. Our original plan was to tour around the Bicol area for Holy week. But a week before, the tour agency texted us that it wasn't pushed through because there are no enough joiners for that particular tour. At first, I was quite disappointed because I was already looking forward to see the buntandings in Donsol. Whale shark encounters are very exciting! Oh well. Maybe next time. And because of that, they offered a refund or asked us if we wanted to join other tours. Choices are Cagayan and Sorsogon. And we chose Sorsogon. We do not have enough time to look for other Bicol tours that offer whale shark encounters in Donsol due to our busy sched and because upon researching before, there are no other travel agency that offers such activity. The main deciding factor in choosing Sorsogon was the fact that we wanted to look for a lobster as Sorsogon is very abundant in sea foods. Haha! And because part of the itinerary was a stop over at Cagsawa Ruins. I really wanted to see Mayon up close. 

March 31, 2016 2 comments
Camiguin white island

I realized that being a Filipino, I am so blessed to be able to live in a country where beaches are a common sight. Not that I get to see it everyday but an hour or 2 can already get you to an amazing beach get away. During our trip to Camiguin, I was lucky enough to witness another amazing creation. This isn't your typical beach or commercialized tourist spot. I am proud to say that even though this is a must see destination in Camiguin, it has preserved its beauty without being contaminated by vendors/businessmen. 
March 28, 2016 27 comments

Chiang Mai is one of the must visit place in Thailand aside from Bangkok and Phuket. I haven't been to Phuket but I think it's a great place to unwind too. After visiting Bangkok and Mae Sot during the first 3 days of my tour in Thailand, I can already say that it is centered in Buddhism. With all that temples and Buddha scattered around the place, it's not hard to define Thailand as something that has high regards and respect with Buddhism. After visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok, I was also able to have a glimpse of Thailand's history pertaining to its kings and relationship with Burma.
March 22, 2016 1 comments
discovery country suites

I'm not really a south person. I don't even know which cities consists south, but well.. let's not talk about Geography. I felt very lucky to stay in a very country yet classy suite type hotel in Tagaytay. Actually this wasn't part of the plan, my college close friend Nadine and I really planned to go to SG this year, however, we can't seem to find a package that will suit our budget well. We went to Travel Expo this year held at SMX and searched for the most budget friendly package we could find but it seems that it wasn't for us. Most of the packages that were offered in the expo didn't have an airfare yet, and as we all know, airfares aren't cheap! We went through all the booths but found nothing so we decided to try to book our airfare in AirAsia. The line was very long and we're kind of hungry already. After waiting, we don't know how we got unlucky but they said they don't have a direct flight to Singapore like WHUUUUT?! We wanted to try Cebu Pacific but the line was too long (like double the queue in AirAsia), and we're already hungry.. so yeah, we stopped.
March 20, 2016 No comments

With the food industry getting bigger and bigger, there sure are many hungry stomachs waiting to discover new food choices. This type of food scene isn't new in the metro though. We've heard about Banchetto, BAGA Manila, and yes Mercato Centrale.
March 19, 2016 1 comments

Hiking and climbing mountains has now become a popular activity not only for full pledged mountaineers but also for those who are trying explore the world one mountain at a time. And me? I belong to those who wants to explore. I'm no mountaineer. HAHA. And I guess it's a great thing that we can see the world in a whole new perspective every time we climb new mountains.

March 18, 2016 18 comments
Camiguin, Northern Mindanao

Hello Mindanao! Wow.. this is my first time in Mindanao and it felt like I left Philippines in a few days. Lol. I should remind myself that Philippines isn't only Metro Manila. It was a really fun weekend. So many firsts on this trip. Well, for starters, my first time in Mindanao, first time to travel via plane with my college friends, and many more. As I go along narrating our trip, I might mention some new firsts for me. :)
March 14, 2016 4 comments

This isn't actually my first time in this resort. We already went here sometime before. And what makes us come back? Or in this case my mother because she is always a fan of water spas and hot springs? I think it's the relaxing ambiance. 
March 06, 2016 No comments
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