Category: Travel

  • Chance Hotel (Taichung) Review – Affordable, Great Value

    Chance Hotel (Taichung) Review – Affordable, Great Value

    We recently went to Taichung (Taiwan), a 40-minute HSR train ride from Taipei. Taichung is a more laidback city than Taipei, and, imho, we liked the food at their famous Feng Chia Night Market. Since I had never been to Taichung before, I had a harder time picking a hotel. I finally settled on Chance…

  • How to Use Your Credit Card’s Free Lounge Access

    How to Use Your Credit Card’s Free Lounge Access

    If you have a credit card that offers free lounge access, of course, you should take advantage of it when you travel! A recent trip had us flying out of NAIA 1. I will be talking about these 2 lounges in NAIA 1 – PAGSS Lounge and Marhaba Lounge, because these are the lounges that…

  • Giant Travel Checklist 2024/25

    Giant Travel Checklist 2024/25

    I updated my Travel Checklist for an upcoming trip, and I’m sharing it, hope it helps you to not forget anything! Feel free to skip items that don’t apply to your travel plans. Days Before the Flight Based on research done by Jax Reyes, GCash Visa has the best rates when used abroad. I remember…

  • Voyager Luggage Wheels Repair

    Voyager Luggage Wheels Repair

    I can’t remember exactly when I bought my Voyager carry-on size luggage. It was probably more than a decade ago and I have used it on several trips. Depending on the trip, it is sometimes used as a carry on, sometimes checked in if our luggage allowance allows. Most times it is packed inside a…

  • What Makes the Philippines a Favored Travel Destination for Casino Players

    What Makes the Philippines a Favored Travel Destination for Casino Players

    The Philippines is a popular travel destination for tourists as this country gives an excellent travel experience for anyone who visits this idyllic tropical place. However, the stunning Philippine islands and beaches are not the only reasons why people choose this country for their getaway. The Philippines is getting more and more popular amongst gamblers…

  • Why Living in Toronto is Worth the Cost

    Why Living in Toronto is Worth the Cost

    Toronto. Just hearing the name of the city calls to mind a postcard-pefect city, with gently falling snow, wide streets, and happy, polite people. But there’s more to Toronto! It may be the second most expensive city to live in in Canada, but you know why so many people still choose to live in Toronto?…

  • 5 Best Traveling Websites for Exploring the Philippines

    5 Best Traveling Websites for Exploring the Philippines

    Justifiably known for its beautiful islands, coral reefs, and beaches, the Philippines offers an array of adventurous pursuits that can rise any wanderlust’s pulse. The country is not only home to beaches and islands but has a lot more to offer including urban city rush, rice terraces, wildlife, etc. Restricting or narrowing down the idea…

  • 8 Hip Bars in Manila for Your Weekend Gimik with Friends

    8 Hip Bars in Manila for Your Weekend Gimik with Friends

    A night out in Metro Manila does not mean having to bump into everyone all over again in the same places in the metropolis’ party centrals! Whether one is simply sick and tired of the same nightlife crowd, or wanting a little adventure, these 8 spots in the City of Manila are worth a visit…

  • Instagram-Worthy Places to Visit in Makati

    Instagram-Worthy Places to Visit in Makati

    Normally the mention of “Instagram-worthy places” conjures images of remote beaches, mountains accessible via hours of driving, or vistas that are a plane ride away. However, the City of Makati has its own ‘hidden gems’ in terms of places that are worthy of inclusion in one’s personal gallery. Many of these are readily accessible via…

  • Gourmet Farms Refresher – What’s New in 2019?

    Gourmet Farms Refresher – What’s New in 2019?

    We visited Gourmet Farms in Tagaytay last week. Gourmet Farms was one of the must-visit destinations in Tagaytay decades ago, before Tagaytay became overpopulated with commercial establishments. They were known for their coffee, their pasalubong products (dips, dressings, etc…), and their fresh produce. They offered free farm tours (they still do!). GOURMET’S CAFE AND COUNTRY…

  • Where to Eat in Japan

    Where to Eat in Japan

    In days gone by, all roads led to Rome. Nowadays, all roads (and flights) lead to Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun. Apart from the annual cherry blossoms and other cultural sights and experiences, a great reason to head to Japan is its wonderful culinary scene. Japanese chefs are renowned for their finesse, love…

  • Celebrating All Year Round: Famous Festivals in Cebu

    Celebrating All Year Round: Famous Festivals in Cebu

    Many places in the Philippines are known for their joyous and colorful festivals, and Cebu is certainly no exception! Although the fiestas of this island province are renowned for their unique color and pageantry, they are also deeply rooted in the Cebuanos’ religious tradition and history. Cebu’s fetes are also opportunities for thanksgiving, reminiscence, as…

  • 5 Food Destinations To Check Out This Summer!

    5 Food Destinations To Check Out This Summer!

    Summer is not just the time to enjoy the sand and the sun. Reward your beach bod, in whatever shape, by heading off to these top 5 destinations renowned for their delicious cuisines! Many of these places also have great beaches or other summertime attractions, so a food trip is a great two-in-one deal! Pampanga…

  • AirAsia Introduces New Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken + Inflight Menu Promos!

    AirAsia Introduces New Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken + Inflight Menu Promos!

    Earlier this week, I was invited to an AirAsia event where they unveiled their latest Celebrity Chef Series meal — Chef Hong’s Sweet & Spicy Chicken — the latest addition to their Santan inflight menu. Chef Hong Seok-Cheon is a Korean TV personality and restauranteur. The sweet & spicy Korean fried chicken is his childhood…

  • 6 Countries Filipinos Can Visit Without a Visa

    6 Countries Filipinos Can Visit Without a Visa

      It seems like Filipinos are born with wanderlust. We love exploring, traveling, discovering and experiencing the thrill. We have a knack for anything adventurous. And because we love to go visit foreign shores, sometimes extensive processing of paperwork can be tiresome and expensive. So it’s a good thing that the ASEAN allows its member…