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October 1, 2019October 13, 2019 Travel

How to Use the New Electronic Gates at NAIA Terminals

The Bureau of Immigration has installed electronic gates or E-Gates at NAIA Terminals 1,2 and 3 for Filipinos arriving from international flights. The electronic gates at NAIA Terminal 1, 2 and 3 are available for Filipinos entering Philippines and skip the immigration altogether. These gates can process passports in less than a minute and lessen long queues at the immigration counters. How to Use the E-Gates at NAIA Terminals Make sure that you have your boarding pass & passport on hand while […] Read More

July 4, 2019October 13, 2019 Accommodations, Travel

Madison Hotel | Affordable Hotel In Iloilo City

Madison Hotel - Clean and Affordable Hotel in Iloilo City Philippines

Iloilo City in Visayas is best known for its Spanish and colonial churches and old houses. These building stand as if frozen in time and yet functions and blends in the modern Iloilo. It is one of the reason why visitors flock this city in the tip of Panay Island. It was my second time to visit Iloilo and this time I was with my friends who flew in from Cagayan De Oro City to Iloilo for a few days […] Read More

July 2, 2019October 13, 2019 Accommodations, Nature | Urban | Eco-Adventure Parks, Outdoor Activities & Adventures, Travel

Camping Grounds at Sierra Madre Mountain Resort

Getting out of the busy Metro Manila can be difficult – especially if you have young kids with you. Looking into camping with your family can be a challenge if most of the family members is not used to going on hikes and camping in the mountains. A few months ago, Josiah and I were invited by his workmate and his family for a weekend camping at Sierra Madre Mountain Resort.

May 7, 2019October 13, 2019 Museums & Historical Sites, Travel

The Art Haven Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo

In the high grounds of Antipolo City, Rizal is the art haven Pinto Art Museum that houses contemporary and cultural pieces for art apreciaters of all age. Located at Sierra Madre St. Grandheights Subdivision at Antipolo City. This museum in Antipolo is a 6 building art gallery. It is built in a 1.2 hectare property that overlooks Metro Manila & houses art peices, a cafe & small shop.

April 16, 2019October 12, 2019 Travel

Useful Transport Mobile Apps for Metro Manila

Metro Manila can be daunting and overwhelming for any who is new or visiting this busy metropolitan. It can be a challenge to go around Metro Manila – not only do you have deal with the complex commute to go from one city to another but also consider the quickest route to get to your destination. Here are the top useful transport mobile apps must-haves when visiting and navigating the streets of Metro Manila.

April 9, 2019October 12, 2019 Accommodations, Travel

Maya Residence Inn at Diliman, Quezon City

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Maya Residence Inn is located at 44 Matino cor Matahimik Street Brgy. Malaya, Diliman, Quezon City. This accommodation is near hospitals and government offices at or near the Quezon City Memorial Circle.

March 26, 2019October 3, 2019 Accommodations, Islands & Beach Trips, Travel

Where to Stay in Siargao Island | Best & Affordable Accommodations

Siargao Island is situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte and one of the top travel destinations in the Philippines. This a tear-drop shaped island has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometres with its coastline marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches. In the peak season, getting a place to stay can be difficult and it is best you secure your accommodation online and earlier than your […] Read More

February 12, 2019October 13, 2019 Food & Food Places

Having Eggs For Breakfast at Antipolo

Eggs For Breakfast at Antipolo City, Rizal

It was an early Saturday morning when Josiah and I made our way to his parents home. We made sure to not make any plans for that weekend. All we knew was that we were to show Anne Marie, a family friend who was visiting from Australia, the Pinto Art Museum that day. But before we headed to Antipolo City for the museum, we made a quick stop at Eggs For Breakfast to start the day with a hearty meal.

February 5, 2019October 13, 2019 Accommodations, Travel

All You Need To Know About Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar

The Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar resort is a lovechild idea by Jerry Acuzar, a developer and businessman who conceptualized the resort from is passion for historical architecture. The tedious and delicate work required in the project took them several years to realized. Initial work start at 2003 and took 7 years to finally open its doors to the public at 2010. The site is built in his 400 hectare land at Bagac Bataan that now preserves and celebrates Philippine-Spanish […] Read More

January 29, 2019May 11, 2019 Food & Food Places

Blackport | Travel-themed Restaurant You Should Not Pass Up

Blackport Cafe - Travel-inspired cafe bar at Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Philippines

Your food adventures should be as interesting as your adventures on the road, or in life – in general. Blackport is a travel-themed restaurant owned by travel bloggers Kirk Acebron (@kirkacebron) and Atty. Mark Julius Estur (@lakwatserongtsinelas). And it would definitely make your food adventures interesting. Blackport offers comfort food like regular pizza, burgers, and pasta but with a twist. Located at Scout Rallos, Quezon City, this makes a good addition to the restaurant scene near Tomas Morato Ave.

January 22, 2019March 7, 2019 Travel

Why You Should Visit Lanao Del Norte

I do not know much of Lanao Del Norte if I were to be honest even when I live a few minutes away from it all my life. My encounter with this province was always just looking at the moving scenery when I would pass by during travel. Beyond that, I do not know much of this underrated province close to home. Hence, why here’s the top reasons why you should visit Lanao Del Norte on your next travel to Mindanao.

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Islands & Beach Trips, Travel, Travel Guide

CAMIGUIN ISLAND TRAVEL GUIDE | How To Get There, Places To See, & More

It has been a forgotten-number of years from the first time I stepped on its sandy beaches, swam in the waters of the Sunken Cemetery, laid quadrants on its land areas, strategically placed mist nest to catch fruit bats and some innovative ways to catch insects and some sorts, and dry pressed some leaves and other plant parts from Camiguin. Yes. Camiguin Island used to be my playground — the open laboratory of experience and learning long before I became a travel […] Read More

November 13, 2018December 27, 2018 Accommodations, Travel

Casa Primera Hot Spring Resorts in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna

Pansol at Calamba, Laguna is a known getaway destination for Metro Manila residents for a quick escape from the chaotic streets, and fast-paced routines of the Metro. Be it for family gatherings, barkada getaways, or office/team outings, Pansol has always been the go-to for the numerous private hot spring resorts. I got a message from a travel blogger friend who I meet on the road few years back inviting Josiah and I to join a group of travel bloggers for […] Read More

November 6, 2018July 15, 2019 Travel, Travel Updates

AirAsia Now Flies to Cagayan De Oro

Considered the world’s best low cost airline, AirAsia, has expanded its domestic networks in the Philippines in Mindanao. AirAsia has added new domestic flights from Cagayan De Oro City in Northern Mindanao to Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, and Clark.

November 2, 2018January 22, 2019 Accommodations, Travel

Nobu Hotel Manila Staycation

Nobu Hotel Manila is one of the hotels at The City of Dreams Manila, an entertainment complex at Parañaque City, Metro Manila. I got to stay at this Japanese boutique hotel for two nights for the annual Blogapalooza event.

October 30, 2018November 28, 2018 People | Events

2018 Blogapalooza ConnecteD Event

Surprisingly October has been my busiest so far! And what a way to spend the last weekend of the month – with Iligan Bloggers Society and the #Blogafam! Packed my bags again for the Blogapalooza ConnecteD – one of the biggest gathering of different types of content creators and leading brands in the country. I caught up with my hometown blogging community, Iligan Bloggers Society and got to stay at Nobu Hotel at the The City Of Dreams Manila where the […] Read More

October 26, 2018January 22, 2019 Accommodations, Travel

What to Expect at The City Of Dreams Manila

The City of Dreams Manila at Aseana Avenue and Roxas Boulevard in Parañaque is a 6.2-hectare luxury integrated resort and casino complex. It was not my first time to visit the entertainment complex at Parañaque City but it has always impressed my every time. The clean and sleek design is always aesthetically pleasing.

October 9, 2018December 27, 2018 Travel Gears & Gadgets

User Performance Review on Xiaomi V2 Fitness Band

The Xiaomi V2 Fitness Band performance review is a new one for me. I am not always into fitness, and I was never the athletic type when I was a kid. My school “sports” were always the indoor ones that includes intense mental activity. It surprising for me when I did for tried out running when the fad of fun runs where at its high, who wasn’t at the time, right? User Performance Review on Xiaomi V2 Fitness Band Anyways, […] Read More

September 29, 2018May 11, 2019 Accommodations, Travel

Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar | Overnight Stay Experience

Weekend Stay at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Accommodation

Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar at Bagac, Batan has always been on top of our travel destination list. Our last month before Josiah and I can officially say that we’ve been married for a year has been busy months for us. We decided to try out a travel destination in the Philippines we have yet to visit and the best that we could do was weekend getaways near Metro Manila when schedule allows it.

September 21, 2018October 13, 2019 Accommodations, Museums & Historical Sites, Travel

How To Get to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

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Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is a unique Philippine-Spanish heritage resort. It composes of old Spanish houses that were built between the 17th and 19th centuries. What makes Las Filipinas de Acuzar unique is that the houses were collected from old Filipino families from various towns in the country, and were carefully dismantled, transported, and reassembled in Bagac, Bataan to add to the collection of the resort. On the weekend we went to Bataan, Josiah and I decided to see […] Read More

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