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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Kids. Yes Yes I know….. Mama can be melodramatic! I get my sentimental swings on during our trips? Well, continue to indulge with me as you roll your eyes … whether it be over an amazing view, a nice song in the car or an enjoyable meal together. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The social butterfly that our Mumsy is, she needed a quick respite out of Manila’s scene to celebrate her special day with available loved ones prior to her busy birthday engagements – I say available because if she could move mountains, she would have her way […]
The route back to BCN from Carcassone, France involved a retail side trip. We crossed the border again without ceremony. Before long, we were already exiting towards Santa Agnes De Malanyanes. The retail bugs were getting anxious as we spotted the big Mango and Adidas warehouses across […]
From Lourdes, it was another three hour drive to Carcassone. My research for a route back to Barcelona led me to consider passing through this well-loved fortified town of Carcassone. It is the second most visited attraction in France, apart from the Eiffel Tower. Inspired […]
Lourdes is a town in the Midi-Pyrénées region of southwest France. It’s known worldwide for the Sanctuaries Notre-Dame de Lourdes, or the Domain, a major Catholic pilgrimage site. Every year, millions visit the Grotto of Massabielle where, in 1858, the Virgin Mary is said to […]
It was the beginning of another long day as we bid adieu to San Sebastian. Breakfast was on hold until we crossed the border. There was no check point – just a small sign in French which I even missed as our vans sped through […]
Bilbao was a dying city back in the 1970s. Once prominent in steel production, shipping and banking, it became saddled in economic crisis. Population was dwindling as the young opted to find jobs elsewhere. A new plan was devised towards its journey of rebirth. Old industrial […]
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