More often than not, Manila as a destination is either a springboard / gateway to the tropical, white sand beaches of the Philippines...
More often than not, Manila as a destination is either a springboard / gateway to the tropical, white sand beaches of the Philippines...

Chinese New Year is happening in 24 hours. The 5th of February marks the year of the Earth Pig, and I would like...

I’m pretty sure that most of us here ‘grew up’ travelling with TripAdvisor. Before blogs, Instagram and other online review platforms came about,...

It’s been a month since my week-long, fun-filled adventure in the Philippines! Looking back on it now, it’s quite amazing how much we...

The Philippines may be known to have the world’s most beautiful beaches and islands, but not many know that it’s also home to one...

The day we left for Puerto Princesa, the grey skies of Manila were threatening to break open and pour. As our flight took...

Allow me to give you a bit of a background. I rarely watch TV shows. I just don’t have that kind of loyalty...

I don’t know what heaven looks like, but I know for sure that the closest thing on earth we have are resorts. That’s...

No, I don’t mean nasty people I meet on my travels. I really mean the adorable, fluffy loyal animals. I love dogs immensely...
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