Cebu Pacific Media Event at Brittany Hotel: Exciting Updates, News and More!

Last month, I attended a fun three-day staycation/media event hosted by Brittany Hotel and Cebu Pacific Air.  This event was crafted to highlight their partnership, which aims to provide customers with a seamless and memorable travel experience. Combining Cebu Pacific’s extensive flight network with Brittany Hotels’ luxurious accommodations, the duo showcased a perfect blend of convenience and comfort for travellers. Read on to know more...

Jakarta, Indonesia Day 1: Flying there, Where to Stay and Road to D-Day!

You already know how big of a BTS army I am, so getting to experience their Yet To Come concert in Busan (even if we're team labas) in October of last year was a dream come true. After that, we didn't expect another concert/tour soon (after their group hiatus announcement) but then my love Suga surprised us all with a solo tour! He's my ultimate bias so I was really desperate to watch. We already know ticketing would be HELL (more so since he chose smaller venues) so I prayed so hard hoping I'd be able to get a ticket. So thankful for my roomie and ka Sugababe Ruthie who fought during the Jakarta ticket selling! Oh, the relief & joy I felt when I found out she was able to secure tickets. Huhu. Ana was also able to buy from a friend of a friend. So with that out of the way, next thing we did was plan our trip and book flights and accommodations! Read on to know more...

Kadayawan sa Davao, Day 2: Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, Kadayawan Tribal Village & Bantawan Cultural Presentations

Hello, I'm back! Sorry for the delay, a lot happened and my focus shifted to other things. Huhu, sorry about that. But finally, here's the 2nd installment of my Kadayawan sa Davao posts As mentioned in my first post, Cebu Pacific flew travel bloggers & online journalists to the wonderful city of Davao to experience and witness the 37th Kadayawan Festival. It was my first time there so I was super excited. It was also interesting & fascinating to learn more about the 11 different ethnolinguistic tribes of Davao -- their culture, history, heritage, and way of life. Read on to know more...

Kadayawan sa Davao, Day 1 Itinerary: Arrival, Where to Stay, City Tour & Dula sa Kadayawan

I've never been to Davao, and Nico & I have always talked about going there, so when I got invited by Cebu Pacific to cover the Kadayawan Festival 3 weeks ago, I said yes in a heartbeat! It's the anticipation & excitement of visiting a new place and I'm so lucky that on my first time, I was able to visit a lot of places & learned a lot about the history, culture & people of the "Durian Capital of the Philippines". It was also the first time since the pandemic started, that they're doing an offline festival/celebration! Photos & stories below...

Home Away from Home: Tag Resort Coron Palawan Review + Island Hopping Tour

My first ever  Coron, Palawan trip was last December with DOT Mimaropa and it was an amazing experience, didn't think I'd go back soon-- this time for TAG RESORT Coron! Last August, I went back to this beautiful island paradise with a few PR & content creator friends. I already visited the resort last December, but it was just a quick peek. So when I got invited back by the resort itself, I was super excited! Best part? I get to stay in their luxurious Tadhana villa. Stories & photos below!

Puerto Princesa, Day 3 & 4: Baragatan Festival, 2-Day Itinerary & Scenic Restaurants to Try

Finally, here's the last installment of my Puerto Princesa, Palawan blog posts! On our last 2 days in the city, we visited the world-famous Underground River, scenic local restaurants, watched the Baragatan Festival, went to the Crocodile Farm, Baker's Hill & attended the launch of the Palawan Travel & Tour Fair. Stories & photos below!

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 2: Yamang Bukid Farm, Honda Bay Island Hopping & Iwahig Firefly Watching

Here's the 2nd installment of my Puerto Princesa, Palawan travel blog! I already shared with you photos and stories from our 1st day in the city, our 2nd day was dedicated to island hopping, visiting Yamang Bukid farm & resto, and then firefly watching at night. The weather was a bit gloomy, but that didn't stop us from having fun! Photos and stories below...

Awra at Cowrie Island

Love Local, #LoveLaguna: History, Culture, Food, Arts & Shopping!

Laguna is that beautiful place that everyone knows about but is often overlooked & taken for granted-- myself included. I have been there plenty of times but for work, errands, events, or just to visit Enchanted Kingdom & Nuvali. Maybe because it seems to be as urban as nearby Manila so people don't prioritize it when planning their vacation. To be honest, I didn't know there are so much to see and do in Laguna, so our immersive overnight excursion to the province was an eye-opener & truly an experience I won't ever forget! Let me show you why you should add Laguna to your list of places to visit when planning a vacation or a weekend getaway.  Read on to know more...

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 1: Arrival, Travel Requirements & Where To Stay

Last month,  I was fortunate enough to be invited again by the Department of Tourism Mimaropa for a media familiarization trip to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It has been years since I last visited this bustling urban tropical paradise, so I was really excited to go back! We visited a lot of places I haven't seen & been to before, and we also attended the Baragatan Festival. Here are stories & photos from our trip! Read on to know more...

5 Cities in the US that Have a Small Town Feel

If you're in the US and you're thinking of moving or relocating, here are some places you might want to consider! A large number of Americans are considering picking up and moving to greener pastures, and something high on many peoples’ list is an area that feels like the perfect mix between a city and a small town. Thankfully, this isn't impossible to find! These are five awesome cities that feel like small towns while offering every piece of fun you could want out of city living. Read on to know more...

photo from: https://www.ochristine.com/

Coron, Palawan Day 4: Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort

Ladies and gents, we have come to the end of my Coron, Palawan adventure! It was fun reliving this memorable trip, and I'm happy to end it with our wonderful stay at Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort in Culion, Palawan! Sharing with you photos of this paradise on earth, as well as our amazing experience. Read on to know more...

Coron, Palawan Day 3 & 4: Island hopping & Culion Tour

Here's the 2nd installment of my Coron, Palawan trip last December! As I mentioned in my first post, Days 1 & 2 were spent in town visiting different sights, accommodations & souvenir shops. On the 3rd day, we were finally allowed to board a boat and do some island hopping! And then on the 4th day, we were finally given a go signal to visit Culion & transfer to Sunlight Ecotourism Resort, which I can easily describe as paradise on earth. Read on to know more...

Kayangan Lake, you're such a beauty. :)

Coron, Palawan Day 1 & 2: Itinerary + Where to Stay + Souvenir Shopping

Last December, I was invited by the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines via Kuya Melo to join their Coron influencers program/media trip. This trip was extra special & memorable because it was my first time visiting the island and it was one of my first media trips after the pandemic happened. I was so excited I couldn't sleep! Haha! In this blog, I will share with you all the places we went to, activities we did, accommodations you could stay in, traveling tips, and requirements needed. I will divide my posts into 2 because there's just so much to share hehe. So without further ado, let's start our journey to one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines - CORON! 

A New Era of Travel with KLOOK

After 2 years of cancelled flights, travel bans, and closed borders, traveling is now making a comeback! And in spite of everything that happened, Klook has proven to be at the forefront of its industry, overcoming major milestones and coming out of this adversity stronger than ever. Read on to know more...

Me in Bali! Booked our tour via Klook :)

India 2020: Agra 3-Day Travel Guide + I Got Engaged!

Hello again! I already shared with you our complete New Delhi travel guide, now it's time to move on to the 3rd part of our super fun India adventure, the beautiful and breathtaking city of AGRA! This is the most memorable for me (aside from my bestfriend's wedding) because this is when a new chapter of my life began-- yes, this is where Nico I got engaged! I absolutely had no idea it would happen, but I'll save that story for later hehe. So without further ado, join me as we explore Agra through my photos and stories!

India 2020: New Delhi 3-Day Travel Guide + Food Trip

Hello again! So sorry if it took a while for me to publish this post. I know I said I'd have more time to work on backlogs, but this whole situation got me feeling stuck, unmotivated, stressed and anxious the past month/weeks. As in there were nights I'd cry myself to sleep and I'd spend the rest of the day feeling dejected. Now, I have learned to slightly adjust to this new norm and I've learned to only focus on things I can control. Laying low from social media helped me slowly regain my sunny disposition and I don't feel as hopeless as before. I shifted my attention to my newfound passions--Cooking (which is kind of a big deal for an undomesticated beech like me), Exercising (also a new record but I need endorphins to make me happy haha), New Relaxing Game Apps (goodbye muna Mobile Legends) and I started writing poems again! Spending my energy on more important things like our #CoVid19Bayanihan fundraising drive also helped me a lot. So ayun, here I am!  :)

Here's the 2nd installment of my 17-day India/Penang trip! I already shared with you how we planned the whole trip as well as photos and stories of our first night in New Delhi. Our first stop was Visakhapatnam for my friend's wedding but will save that post for later. Sharing with you our 3-day itinerary at India's capital city-- NEW DELHI! Not sure if 3 days but we stayed there whole day of Feb. 7, came back on Feb. 12 at around 5pm, toured the whole day of Feb. 13 and then left for the airport lunchtime of Feb. 14. Anyway, read on to know more...

India 2020: Pre-Trip Planning, Budget + First Night in New Delhi

Hello world, I'm back! Hehe. Sorry if I haven't been blogging lately. ;( Quick life update! After styling the movie James & Pat & Dave, I got busy working on other styling projects including the new film "Four Sisters Before the Wedding". Had no time to blog or post often on social media. But now, with this newly imposed Covid-19 lockdown, I think I'll have enough time to work on my backlogs! Meaning, more travel guides and a few personal posts in between. Speaking of which, ito na! I received a lot of messages asking me to post a detailed guide about my recent 17-day India trip. To be honest, the trip wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for my bestfriend Cecille who invited me to her Indian wedding. We've been friends forever so I wouldn't miss it for the world. It was also the perfect opportunity to fulfill Nico's lifelong dream to visit India and eat authentic Indian food! I blame it on his Bollywood obsession. Haha. So anyway, we decided to hit two birds with one stone, attend the wedding and do the Golden Triangle tour after. We also did a sidetrip trip to Penang, Malaysia which has been on our bucket list since forever, too. Let me share with you the preparations we did, as well as booking tips! Read on...

Kyoto 2019 Part 1: Fushimi Inari, Gion & Garaku Guest Inn

Hello again blog friends! It's the last day of the year and I told myself I just have to publish one post before this year ends. This article is long overdue, I know, sorry. Huhu.  To be completely honest, writing a detailed travel guide could really be time consuming so it sometimes end up sitting in my drafts folder especially when I get distracted with other important matters. I was more active on social media these past months, but for the next year/decade, I promise I will work on more articles and also more videos!!! 

So anyway sa mga matagal ng nagaabang (sorry na talaga hehe), here's the continuation of my 10-day DIY Japan adventure last July! Finally. Haha. I've already shared with you our itinerary, tips and budget for Nagoya, so now we move on to my favorite city in Japan --- KYOTO!!! Read on to know all the reasons why...

Japan 2019 Travel Guide: 2-Day Nagoya Itinerary with Budget

Hello, hello! I'm back with another travel post! Been MIA na naman lately because of a movie I'm working on (as a stylist). Nadelay na naman tuloy my blog posts huhu. Anyway, I'm done with Taiwan, so now I'm gonna take you on an exciting 10-day backpacking adventure in the land of the rising sun-- JAPAN! I will divide my postings per city and will just share one link for all posts below for reference. A lot of you have been asking for the itinerary, budget and details, so here it is! :) Are you ready?! Let's start our journey in what they call "the most boring" (I disagree though!) yet one of the richest and key cities in Japan-- NAGOYA! Read on to know more....

Taiwan Solo Trip 2019 Day 7, 8 & 9: Two Days in Taichung, Sisi Nan Cun Village + P.S. Bubu Cafe

Mejo sinisipag ata ako magblog ah! Pansin niyo din? Hehe. I'm super determined to finish all my Taiwan posts so I can move on to Japan naman. Anyway, we're at the end of the line! This is the last and final installment of my Taiwan 2019 solo travel series. One of my goals during this trip was to see places I missed during my past travels. It was a last minute decision to spend a night in Taichung, but so glad I did it! Read on to know more...