Prior to the pressure of social media, life was much easier when looking for a hotel. A quick TripAdvisor search usually tells us what we need to know– comfort, service, value, cleanliness, location, etc. But in 2018, there’s another criteria that is millennial can’t help but include in our standards– it’s Instagrammable potential. When in… Continue reading Rizal Park Hotel Is Manila’s Most Instagrammable
One of the downside about living away from the city is the inconvenient distance from the airport. Truth be told, I rarely ever find myself in the city nowadays, and when I do, it’s mostly because I’m headed for the airport. Living two hours away from the it can be such a pain in… Continue reading Staycationing On A Budget At Jupiter Suites
Most people think of Manila as just a layover city to hop on to the other islands of the Philippines. It’s dirty, too chaotic, they say. There’s not much to see and you’d be stuck in traffic half the day, many will tell you. I’d be a hypocrite if I tell you otherwise, because… Continue reading The Perfect Itinerary For A 3 Day Long Layover In Manila
Until recently, one of the downsides of the Philippines is the lack of youth hostels. Although it’s not very difficult to find budget accommodations, hostels are quite a novelty in the archipelago’s tourism biz. And as a frequent solo traveler, I do seek the comfort of hostels because it’s not only more affordable, but it’s… Continue reading Not Your Typical Backpacker Hostel: The Circle Hostel Is Everything
Packing smart is a skill to be acquired. I personally think it’s not something you can master overnight. It takes years of travel and a number of trials and errors before perfecting the art. But whether you’re the most gifted packer or not, there are some items laying around at home that you tend to… Continue reading 10 Things You’re Not Packing That You Definitely Should
Fact: Majority of the questions I receive since I started my blog is about how I manage to take my pictures. Because let’s be real, no one is ever too cool for a good picture of yourself during your travels. I’m not a fan of selfies because they never really justify the places I visit… Continue reading The Art Of Taking Pictures Of Yourself When Traveling Alone
One of the very few must see places when in Manila, Intramuros is more than just today’s home for a few significant government buildings and universities. It also houses a big essential piece of Manila’s history. Literally translating to walled city, Intramuros lies in the heart of Manila, holding with it not only stories, but secrets,… Continue reading 5 Beautiful Instagrammable Spots in Intramuros
Whole roasted pork instead of turkey. Humidity instead of snow. Baby Jesus instead of Frosty. Special rice cake desserts instead of pies. And staying up to wait for mass instead of Santa Claus. Yup. A Filipino Christmas is definitely no ordinary one. Here are 10 things you need to know if you plan on celebrating… Continue reading 10 Things You Need To Know About Christmas In The Philippines
This week has been pretty hectic! I’m currently in Manila as I write this, and because running around and dealing with unbelievable amount of traffic leaves me completely drained and exhausted every single night, it’s been a little difficult to let my creativity juices flow. So instead of forcing it and writing something half-assed just to… Continue reading Little Travel Secrets About Yours Truly
Living in the Philippines where I’ve been spoiled with the pleasure of being near different beaches, my idea of a lovely day would of course include a short boat ride to a secluded island. Yup, an island. Accessible beaches are nice too, but a short mini adventure to an island that keeps me away from… Continue reading A Detour To Sombrero Island, Shall We?
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