Probably one of Coco's favorite time during our Ilo-Ilo trip was when we chanced upon Jurassic Adventure, a pop up play place that is more focused on the agility, strength and balance of your child, which look like an obstacle course to me. First, the kids are, of course, given helmets for their safety. They... Continue Reading →
Go Around the Philippines in 2 hours via Lakbay Museo
90's Kids be like: Nayong Pilipino Generation Alpha: Lakbay Museo That's the easiest and most accurate description of Lakbay Museo I can give. As a child, I loved Nayong Pilipino. I remember being in awe of the bahay kubos, rice terraces and the Mayon Volcano replica. It has always been one of my best childhood... Continue Reading →
Indeed, the Magic Lives Forever at Enchanted Kingdom
Solid, it's been more than a decade since I last set my foot at the most magical place in our country, Enchanted Kingdom. I've been wanting to bring Coco to EK but since we don't have a car, transpo problems. Good thing dada's office has a "family day" trip to EK for the whole month... Continue Reading →
Experience a Magical Easter at The Manila Hotel
Easter is a time to celebrate with your family, friends and little ones. With its elegant combination of tradition, glamor and unparalleled service, The Manila Hotel is the perfect venue for making joyous memories this season. The hotel has created a range of fun, family-friendly activities that will make this year’s Easter an unforgettable experience.... Continue Reading →
The Manila Hotel in partnership with Manila Bulletin kicks off HATCH: An Easter Eggchanted Garden Exhibit
The iconic Manila Hotel, known to be the well-loved Grand Dame of the Philippines, brings joy to guests this whole month of April as the hotel lobby is transformed into an enchanting garden filled with colorful Easter eggs. The exquisite collection of Easter eggs is hand-painted by revered Filipino artists, some using innovative materials for... Continue Reading →
How to Renew US Visa in the Philippines
It's now my time to renew my US Visa as it expired this January. Last year, I learned about the drop box option. I was so confident that I will be able to renew easily without nervousness because I was supposedly qualified, but then when I checked the list when I was about to fix... Continue Reading →
Philippine Passport Renewal for/with a Minor
First and foremost, I prepared the requirements needed for Coco and I's passport renewal before anything else. Since we are due for renewal around June next year, and we are traveling this December, it is a MUST that our passport is renewed. Since Coco is a minor, I can do a walk in in any... Continue Reading →
Power up your travel lifestyles with Cebu Pacific GetGo Visa Cards
Traveling to new destinations and discovering the wonders of the world is already a rewarding experience in itself. But, did you know that your daily expenses and shopping can get you more exciting benefits for your weekend trips and holiday vacations? As more people are enjoying a lifestyle of travel, debit and credit cards are... Continue Reading →
HKTales: Hotel, Transpo, ETC
AIRFARE: We got our tickets via Philippine Airlines last March for our May trip. When booking with a child, travel tax isn't included in the final total. So you'll have to prepare Php1620 and Php810 for adult and child fee. HOTEL: We stayed Harbour Plaza Resort City so as to be close to my sister's... Continue Reading →
HKTales: Food Trip
I'm no food blogger, I just want to share the the GREAT FOOD, for me, that we ate at in HK! Kam Wah Cafe is popular with their polo bun, egg tarts and milk tea. It took us a while before we found their place because the sign is in Chinese Characters, and their store... Continue Reading →
HKTales: Tsim Sha Tsui
It's my first time to be left "alone" in a different country. Left alone meaning, I have to navigate on my own just to be able to go to different places. Yes, I have my sister in the same place as I am, but she wasn't near me since she has work. My family has... Continue Reading →
HKTales: Toy Street
What brought me here in Toy Street was a die cast train toy Coco saw in The Peak Tram that's worth almost HK$200, which I think is toooo expensive. We looked for where in HK they specializes in toys and school supplies and found this place they call "Toy Street". It is around Fuk Wing,... Continue Reading →
HKTales: Super Park
One of the places you can bring your kids to in Hong Kong is SuperPark. SPR PRK, which opened last December 2017, is an all-in-one indoor activity park; it originated in Finland. It's bringing vibrancy to HK's entertainment scene for kids and kids-at-heart. YES! Even us adults can PLAY all we want! There are 3... Continue Reading →
Happiest Place on Earth: Hong Kong Edition | Springtime 2018
Twas the peak of summer heat when we arrived HK and with few hours of sleep since we arrived our hotel at 2AM in the morning – our sleepiness and exhaustion was really evident. But we still headed to our family adventure to the “Happiest Place on Earth” – Hongkong Style with all smiles, either... Continue Reading →
HKTales: Around the City
After we went to Kowloon to have brunch in Kam Wah Cafe, we decided to tour the city. But of course, the number one tourist spot that we must go to is to The Peak Tram. But before we reached Garden Road, Central, where it is located. We kind of got lost when we came... Continue Reading →
HKTales: The Peak
One experience you shouldn’t miss when you are in HK is riding The Peak Tram. It is one of the most popular and the oldest funicular railways and it rises around 1,300 ft above sea level, giving you the ultimate view of Hong Kong from the top. There is also shopping and dining in The... Continue Reading →
Disneyland 1991
Found these scanned pics of my first time at THE Disneyland in Anaheim back in 1991, when I was 5 years old. Of course, I don't really remember anything - except meeting those who are in the pictures, riding the Dumbo ride, buying a baby mickey mouse stuff toy, going there with my ates and... Continue Reading →
Privato Staycation
Tito Vic gifted Coco with a staycation at Privato Hotel. So, we had an impromptu overnight together with Mama and a visit with my high school best friends, Aimee and Seska. Since I am rarely around the area, I am not familiar with this hotel, hence I also never knew how new it is (opened... Continue Reading →
Laidback Boracay
It's been a while, my dear home.. I missed you so much.. Imagine, the last time we were here was when Coco was 6 months old (and turned 7 months while on the island)? We're back exactly 4 years after. Coco and I was still in San Francisco when my friend, Carla invited us to... Continue Reading →
T minus 1
A wish I have will finally come true in 24 hours. I dream I had for the last 2 decades will finally become a reality. America, here we come, and here's my 4 year old, setting foot at your soil for the very first time! I can't wait for him to experience you and to... Continue Reading →