• Where to get your Chicken Joy fix at Manila Airport terminals

    Where to get your Chicken Joy fix at Manila Airport terminals

    Like most kids in the Philippines, I grew up eating Jollibee’s Chicken Joy. Many other fried chicken places have popped up around the country, but it doesn’t really stop the craving for Chicken Joy. I have friends and family who live overseas in countries where there are no Jollibee, and when they come home, it’s…

  • The In Between

    The In Between

    This is a sponsored post What do travel bloggers do in between trips? They think about traveling. At least I do. Apart from trawling the Internet with all the information I can get about the places I am visiting, I also find myself looking at trips that I can take given the direction I have…

  • How to Apply for a New Zealand Tourist Visa Online

    How to Apply for a New Zealand Tourist Visa Online

    After a few attempts, I finally pushed through and applied for a New Zealand Visa. Since I have a multiple entry visa for Australia, my plan was to utilize it by flying out to New Zealand to visit friends and explore the country, and fly back to Melbourne to get another three month’s stay upon…

  • Review: Ocean Suites Bohol

    Review: Ocean Suites Bohol

    I normally don’t travel during Philippine holidays, primarily because my work requires me to follow the US holidays, but also because I know everybody will be traveling then, and the prices go up. However, My birthday falls between Thanksgiving and Bonifacio Day this year, so when I chanced upon a Cebu Pacific seat sale, I…

  • Dining options at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok

    Shangri-La Hotel and Resorts are those places you enjoy too much and don’t want to leave, and Shangri-La Bangkok is no exception. Luckily, there’s a number of restaurants in the hotel where you can have a great meal. Buffet Breakfast at Next2 Next2 Cafe is on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, where guests…

  • Review: Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0

    Review: Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0

    Last May, Asus launched the Zenfone 2 smartphone in the Philippines, and I’ve been fortunate enough to receive a unit to use and review. Though my review was based on just two days of use, I’ve continued using the unit until a couple of weeks when I received the Zenfone 2 Laser to review. To…

  • Review: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok

    Review: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok

    Bangkok is one of my favorite cities to visit, and after several visits, I have already established some habits: staying at the same area, eating at the same places. For my recent trip, I knew I had to try something new, so when Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok offered me a great rate for a two night’s…

  • How to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa Online: A guide for Filipinos

    How to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa Online: A guide for Filipinos

    Back in September, my sister in Australia told me over Viber that she’s considering asking our mother to spend New Year’s with them again in Melbourne, and asked me if I am willing to accompany our mother to Australia. Of course, I am! I’ve heard from friends and read in the comments section of my…

  • What’s in my bag?

    What’s in my bag?

    Are you a first time traveler, and at a loss about what to bring on your trip? Here are some of the things I always make sure to bring whenever I go out of town. Scarf, sarong, or jacket Scarves are a good way to dress up your casual outfit, and it can also help…

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