Tag: sponsored

  • Long weekend at Taal Vista Hotel

    Though I much prefer traveling for more than three days, there is something to be said about going out of town for the weekend to relax after a long week and recharge for another week ahead. When I received the invitation to stay for a weekend at Taal Vista Hotel, I didn’t hesitate to say…

  • What are your travel plans for 2013?

    This special feature is brought to you in part by Deal Grocer. Start the year right at the Taal Vista Hotel, yes? So we survived another year, and it’s time to look towards another year of fun and travel. I don’t really have anything major planned for 2013 yet, but I’m hoping to start it…

  • What are you doing for New Year’s Eve?

    This special feature is brought to you in part by Deal Grocer. Two years ago, friends and I came upon two great value deals and welcomed 2011 with an NYE countdown party at the Sofitel, and staying overnight at the Manila Hotel. We’re thinking of doing it again this year, and I’ve been looking at…

  • Give the gift of travel from Deal Grocer

    This special feature is brought to you in part by Deal Grocer. Whenever Christmas comes around, traffic in Metro Manila gets even worse than it already is. Traffic is especially bad this year (even before the holidays), and I am scared at how much worse it would get closer to Christmas. After getting stuck for…

  • A different Coron experience at Coron Eco Lodge

    My trip to Coron, Palawan last September was very different from the trip I made back in June 2008. That, for me, felt more like a backpacking trip, the trip this year feeling more like a holiday. School girls walking past Coron Eco Lodge on the way to school Well, it was meant to be…

  • Are you a Happy Filipino?

    This post is brought to you by Jollibee. One of the reasons why I love being in the Philippines are my friends. While I love traveling overseas, coming home excites me because I can spend time with them again and share stories from my trip. Yes, Skype and Hangout makes it easy to talk to…

  • Muji’s new Smart Travel items

    This is an advertorial I’ve always loved and lauded Muji’s travel items, so I’m delighted to find out that they’re expanding their range of travel items. Among their new products, my wish list/to-buy includes: Shrink Wrap Shirt. A shirt that’s meant to be worn wrinkled. I like that. No need to worry about creases in…

  • 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…