Travel Guide to Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan
Late last year, I saw the GoTyme kiosk while doing my weekly grocery shopping. I decided to check it out while I wait for a friend. I was impressed that right then and there, my GoTyme visa card was released. All I had to do was download the app, present some primary documents and that’s it — I already have… Continue reading "GoTyme Review: Why it is my go-to Digital Bank"
Laoag and Vigan are two popular tourist destinations in the northern part of the Philippines. If you’re planning a trip to these places, you may be wondering how to get there from Manila. Here’s a guide on how to get to Laoag and Vigan from Manila by bus and by plane. Traveling By Bus: The most common and affordable way… Continue reading "How to Get to Laoag and Vigan from Manila by Bus and By Plane"
With the isolation we all experienced during the height of the pandemic, a lot of people – especially usual travelers and families – are eager to go on trips in a new destination. If most of us experienced ‘revenge spending’ during the pandemic, we can now say that we are in our ‘revenge travel’ era. Airline carriers, bus companies and… Continue reading "6 Budget Travel Tips"
Are you finding yourself on an anticipated long vacation and having the cash to spare for the expenses? If you are coming from Manila, the country’s capital, why not just drive further north and experience what a pampering destination is like in one of these luxury resorts in Subic, Zambales? Kamana Sanctuary Resort and Spa (check discounted rates) The Subic… Continue reading "Top Luxury Resorts in Subic, Zambales"
The Province of Pangasinan is all-out in celebrating the yearly Pistay Dayat 2023. It’s been years since we’ve experience festivities in a full scale and the Pangasinan Tourism FB page recently released their schedule of activities. For a lot of Pangasinense (whether based locally or abroad), it is a perfect opportunity to explore and embrace the beloved province. Here’s the… Continue reading "Pistay Dayat 2023 – Schedule of Activities"
If you’re planning your visita iglesia in Pangasinan this year, there are so many churches to include in your itinerary. One of them is the most popular Manaoag Church plus other cathedrals that will complete your Lenten season experience in the Philippines. Gather your family and loved ones to celebrate holy week with stronger ties and devotion through this simple… Continue reading "Semana Santa 2023: Visita Iglesia in Pangasinan – 7 Churches to visit"
Going on trips with kids can be stressful especially when they can’t do a lot of physical activities or games that involve kids outside the household due to the still ongoing but slowly relaxing global situation caused by the pandemic. Even if we would like our kids to limit their mobile or computer screen time, at some instances, we can’t… Continue reading "5 Online Games Children Can Play for Free"
Retirement. That word is my north star every time I wake up in the morning. That word motivates me to finish my tasks daily amidst all the pressure of work, existence of not so nice officemates, strict and micromanaging bosses, unreasonable deadlines and the drudgery of daily commute. Retirement that sweet sweet word which I envision as a small cottage… Continue reading "Buying a Property Overseas"
It started with a photo. I was mesmerized with a turquoise water that seems to glisten like a gem under the sun. The vastness of the mountains behind it seems imposing yet at the same time inviting. It was the photo of Banff that gave me the reason to want to move to Canada. Now Alberta is such a huge… Continue reading "5 Reasons to Move to Alberta"
I have been in New York for quite some time now and currently living in the basement of my sister’s home in the suburbs. Although it is convenient for me at the meantime, I have been planning to stand on my own and live in the city, also known as Manhattan. As a single, working young professional, I want to… Continue reading "Flat Hunting in New York"