Having watched Titanic a bunch of times, I am not fond of sleeping on a boat for days. However, my husband suggested that we should do a cruise and I’m glad that we did. Here’s a little something about my first cruise trip: Itinerary Day 1 – New York, New York Day 2 – At Sea…
I’ve always known that Bahamas is a wonderful place but seeing and experiencing it in person is a whole different story. It wasn’t just wonderful to the sight but it also gave me a lot of memorable experiences that I will cherish for the rest of my life. One of the highlights of my recent…
For New Yorkers, Christmas in the city might be just another day – but with more jammed streets filled with tourists from different continents of the world in their puffy jackets. However, for someone like me, who watched every single Christmas movie, which is almost always set in New York City, it is truly a dream. I…
Oh, I don’t even know where to start. I just know everything felt perfect – precious shared moments, our wonderful guests, the tropical weather, crystal clear waters, picturesque shoreline, spectacular sunset the intimacy of the event, and us together. We were in paradise. April of 2015, we eloped in Georgia, USA and last July, we were finally able…
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April of 2015, we eloped. I’m not talking here about the sudden and secretive type of elopement that you see on dramas, where the lovers leave their respective home at the middle of the night, without their parents permission, to run away with each other and get married. Ours wasn’t a secret. There’s no reason for it to…
“How far is it?” “Are we near?” “How many hours/minutes left?” Seeing just desert and cacti, those were the questions I asked as we drive to Las Vegas. Some photos are from my uncle, Gus Dorego. I was amazed how quiet and picturesque the surroundings that we passed looked. Pictures do not even do justice to…
Batangas , Philippines How to Get There Take a bus bound to Nasugbu, Batangas. If you’re coming from Manila, you’ll reach Nasugbu Town Proper in two hours. From there, you need to ride a tricycle to reach Barangay Papaya. The tricycle ride will take around 45 minutes. Then, you’ll need to take a 20 minute boat…
There was a time when the mobile phone was used for little more than communication – an emergency line for when you were traveling, out and about and needed to contact someone quickly. In the decades since the first mobile phone was created however, we’ve seen monumental changes. As illustrated by an infographic posted by…
I never have thought that I’d be able to step foot on one of the seven wonders of the natural world, Grand Canyon – THE Grand Canyon. After a little over 4 hours drive from Las Vegas to Arizona, I was able to see its beauty- truly a magnificent wonder of the world. I know that…
I love exploring. I love seeing new things. Thus, it means everything (well, only the good things) is on my bucket list. However, there are a lot places to see, things to have, experience to gain, people to meet and facets of life to explore. Death is not the only possible reason why I might not…
No filter. No Photoshop edit. Only background tricks. Admission Fee (Adult): 15,000 won /15 USD The Tale of the Two Sisters and Their Journey to the Star Once upon a time, in a land without magic, there were two sisters – Isabela and Katrina. They live in a land that something always bad happens – not…
The first time I held a gun was when I was 5 years old. I remember my dad allowing me to hold his rifle. Then, I grew older and my dad brought me to the range. Those childhood memories aren’t fresh anymore. However, I have recent shooting experience that I can share with you. Three…
As an archipelago of 7,107 islands and a tropical country blessed with some of the world’s greatest biodiversity, it is a given that the Philippines can serve as a good playground for both beginner and seasoned hikers alike. In the Batangas region alone, there are plenty of mountains awaiting for you to summit – one…
How to Get There 1. By public transportation: Take a bus bound to Nasugbu, Batangas. Get off at KM 83. 2. By private transportation: Head to Tagaytay via SLEX-ETON Greenfield -Sta. Rosa or via Cavite. Then, by following the road to Batangas, you’ll reach KM 83. Basic Expenses Coastal Mall to KM 83 bus ticket: 120 php…
First stop of our western USA road trip: Palm Springs – a desert resort city within the Coachella Valley, California My flight from New York to Palm Springs was around 9 hours, including stopovers. Arriving at the Palm Springs Int’l Airport is a lovely way to start your vacation. With its open-air concourse, cute shops, easy-to-navigate size,…
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