Tag: sponsored post

  • Holiday mode at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa

    They said that when you want something and keep thinking about it, the universe gives you what you’re asking for. It was the fourth week of May, and I just realized just how big a commitment I signed on when I agreed to do PHL360°. I needed to take a break, at least for a…

  • Easy flight search with Skyscanner

    This is an advertorial One of the questions I often get asked is “how do I get to (insert destination here)?” I reply with the route I took, following it up with the other possible routes that they can take. A related question would be “what airline did you take,” and “how much does the…

  • Wandering with Muji to GO

    This is an advertorial I’ve been a fan of Muji since I discovered the brand, and have been to many places with their travel items. The hanging toiletries case served me well, specially in hostel bathrooms that have very limited space, and the neck cushion helped make those long bus and train rides comfortable. First…

  • Fuerza Bruta in Manila

    It was a show like no other, that’s for sure. Prior to last night, I had no idea what Fuerza Bruta was. Watching the preview didn’t really give me much to go on. Still, my friend Ida was excited about it, so I figured it’s something to look forward to. What exactly is Fuerza Bruta?…

  • The 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

    Thursday, very early in the morning, found me stumbling around in an unfamiliar room, getting ready for the day while trying to shake away the last traces of sleep. It was the first day of the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, and it’s one event you wouldn’t want to be late for. Balloons!…

  • Blue Dolphin Resort

    It’s my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary next year, and me and the siblings are already planning how to celebrate it. My eldest sister suggested that we rent a house with a pool again, like we did years ago and stay for a night or two with the entire family. Sort of goes without saying that…

  • Traveling with the Visa debit card

    This is an advertorial Last September, I wrote about how I deal with money when traveling. Last January, while in Boracay, I was finally able to try using a Visa debit card. Works as well as a credit card, but without the absurdly high interest rate It indeed, worked flawlessly like a credit card. After…

  • Review: Delsey Fiber Lite

    My backpacks have taken a backseat last year. In my major trips last year (Guam, Morocco and Kuala Lumpur), it was my bright red luggage that accompanied me. It’s not that I’ve stopped backpacking; more like traveling to places where walking around in t-shirts, shorts and flip-flops is not the most practical thing to do.…

  • Gift ideas for the travelers in your life

    Cue the cliché: Christmas is fast approaching, and if you’re still wondering what to give your traveler friends, here are four items you might want to consider. Leyende Holiday Travel set It’s organic, eco-friendly and best of all, it’s less than 100ml! If your friend has been bitten by the travel bug, she’s probably got…