First-time Travels

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My magnifique stay in Sofitel Manila

The red and yellow mood lights and the glittering crystal chandeliers created a perfect ambiance that enhanced the artful interiors of the newly unveiled iconic[…]

Visiting some Heritage Sites around Metro Manila

Heritage sites are aplenty in Metro Manila. The various towns and cities within the National Capital Region trace their roots since the 16th century so[…]

Road Trip Luzon to Visayas

Taking the RORO: A Road Trip from Manila to Bacolod

It was an epic road trip that I have taken ever — a road trip from Manila to Bacolod via RORO, bringing my car with[…]

The story of the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium

Having worked in the city of Manila, I have passed by the Rizal Memorial Stadium several times without even glancing at the old structures of[…]

Preparing for a grand #RoadTrip2Home

This year, I will be taking one of the greatest travel challenges I’ll ever have in my lifetime. It is what I call my #RoadTrip2Home.[…]

A lucky Chinese New Year adventure

Four ladies decided to brave Manila’s Chinatown in Binondo, said to be the oldest Chinatown in the world that was established in 1594, for the[…]

Exploring the Waterfalls, Rocks and Hills of Baler

Baler is a place of mystery and adventure. I stepped my right foot in between two rocks, not visible to my eyes as the raging[…]

Costa Pacifica

First-time in Costa Pacifica Resort in Baler, Aurora

Our arrival at Costa Pacifica, a beautiful resort in Baler, Aurora, was greeted with a slight drizzle that threatened us to a day full of[…]

First-time in Baler, Aurora: A Hidden Gem for Adventure and Relaxation

Nestled on the east coast of Luzon in the Philippines, Baler is a captivating destination in the Aurora province that offers a perfect blend of[…]

Visiting 5 Pilgrim Churches in Metro Manila for the Year of Faith

While scrolling through Facebook one evening, I came across a notification from a friend with a link from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila website,[…]

My 5 best first-time travel experiences

Travel brings a world of joys and delights, igniting a sense of adventure and opening doors to new experiences. It is a catalyst for personal[…]

Festival de la Paella Gigante

It was a rainy Saturday afternoon. I didn’t know it was the beginning of a typhoon to hit our country. Good thing that I opted[…]

Places to Eat in Manila

My nights seem to be filled with so many friends and food. Both go together most of the time. I have three eating joints I[…]

First-time at Le Bistro D’Agathe

Almost everyday, I pass by this corner house with red door and artsy walls. A signage states “Le Bistro D’Agathe“. Though I lived within the[…]

The Yummy Food Trip

It was a gastronomical journey that did not require me to be on the road all day. Yummy Eats, the annual eating and cooking fair[…]