Author: pkatigbak

The Fuss About Copenhagen, Denmark

  I now understand why they say Copenhagen is the happiest city on earth. Cobbled, bike-friendly streets, colourful town houses, art galleries, flea and food markets coupled with cozy cafes and vintage stores make up a pretty cool back drop. All conveniently within its compact […]

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Oslo & Bergen Side Trip

Norway is the most mountainous, most scenic, and most prosperous of all the Scandinavian countries. While Oslo and Bergen are the big draws for tourists, Norway’s greatest claims to scenic fame are her deep, lush fjords. The surrounding countryside is decorated with medieval stave churches, […]

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Breathtaking Batanes

Batanes has been on my mind for years! But my plan was always shelved in place of other trips. With limited flights and select accommodations available plus tours and meals that impute the cost of sourcing gas and ingredients from Manila – A trip to […]

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Tis the Sea Sun in Hawaii

My husband’s family has a penchant for Hawaii.  We enjoyed a few memorable vacations there and it has always left us with a feeling of chill and contentment. Hawaii’s “hang loose ” culture commonly expressed by many with their vibrant “shaka” signs, was exactly what we wanted to […]

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The Farm at San Benito

Sundays are ideal days for my husband and I to enjoy a drive.  While the kids sleep until Brunch, we would sneak out for breakfast in Tagaytay or spend the day at Leisure somewhere nearby.  I look forward to these “brisk dates” just to catch up […]

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Weekends of Seoul Searching

My trips to Seoul have always been at ease.  My first experience felt familiar right away. There was no reluctance despite hand signals or key words at times because everything is planned out to be user friendly.  Airport Buses promptly drop you in central locations […]

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Kyoto Marvels

I will never tire of Kyoto!  Most people head to Osaka and do a side trip to this charming city but for me, it’s actually the opposite.  Kyoto is the destination. Kyoto is a romantic city that depicts Japan’s rich heritage balanced with a spectacular food […]

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Restaurant Recommendations in Japan

Restaurants around Osaka Namba: Shabuzen   7F 2-4-2 Shinsaibashisuji, near the Glico man and D&G Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki. It’s a yummy place, though not a franchise of the Tokyo Shabusen resto. Sumiyakiyo a quaint yakitori place located in a small street off Dohuya-Suji St. there is supposed […]

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2015 Christmas Holiday in Japan

Because it was our third time to spend the holidays in Japan, we opted to insert a side trip to explore the highlights of Hokkaido.  It was definitely a surreal experience and we were blown away in Winter Wonderland! As I posted pictures of our […]

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