Tag: sponsored

  • 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…

  • Radisson Blu Cebu

    As I mentioned in my previous post, I was in Cebu last week. I, along with Melo, Noemi and Eric, were invited by Radisson Blu Cebu for the opening of the Thai Food Festival, which runs until October 9, 2011. Radisson Blu’s lobby Of course, it’s par for the course for us to experience first…

  • Money matters on the road

    This is an advertorial Money is one of the biggest concerns when traveling. Aside from saving enough for your trip, the other pressing concern is how much to bring and how to bring it. When I travel, I usually bring cash (peso and US dollar, when overseas), my ATM and my credit cards. I developed…