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Hotel Casiana Tagaytay Honest Review

For the long weekend, we decided to pop by Tagaytay for a quick family getaway. One new hotel we wanted to check out was Hotel Casiana! They had opened December 2021, and we were keen to see the inside. My Read more…


Your all-in-one guide to a food-filled chill Bacolod vacation – Updated July 2023

My good friend Josh lives in Bacolod and he invited us over for a weekend of chill and food. So, if you want an insider view on what are must do and must eats when you head over to the Read more…


Luljetta’s Hanging Garden and Spa Experience: What to Expect from this Manila Daytrip

For awhile, I kept seeing Luljetta’s Hanging Garden and Spa on my FB feed and ads. I love spa experiences so I was pretty intrigued, and the photos were all so pretty. So when my family decided to do a Read more…


Sandbox Pampanga: What to expect from a Manila Day Trip Adventure

Sandbox Pampanga is an adventure spot perfect for those adrenaline junkies. The best part? It’s simply a ~1-1.5 hour drive from Manila so it’s perfect accessible to everyone. Despite not being very well-marketed, Sandbox actually has a ton of activities Read more…


The Apiary Mountain Camp Tanay Rizal Experience Review

Last Christmas, we wanted to go out-of-town for a quick overnight trip. This was literally decided on Christmas day though, so everywhere was pretty much fully booked already. Thankfully, my sister saw The Apiary and they still had a big Read more…


Metiz June 2022 Tasting Menu Review

I’ve always liked the novelty of tasting menus, but invariably am disappointed after because I end the course hungry. But still, I never learn and I continue to go back, in part because it really is super interesting to see Read more…


Metro Divers Open Water Certification Program

Lately I’ve been itching to try something new. When COVID hit, it kind of felt like life ground to a standstill. So many activities I used to do or wanted to do, I suddenly couldn’t do anymore. Of course I’m Read more…


Going Boracay in the time of COVID – tips and tricks to maximize your vacation

Boy oh boy, Boracay was the first flight I took since COVID happened – 2.5 years. So crazy. And I must admit, thinking of boarding a plane and being stuck with many people in an enclosed place gave me a Read more…


Treasure Mountain Tanay Rizal Camping Adventure (Itinerary + Tips)

For Mother’s Day, my family wanted to go somewhere “new” and really enjoy nature. I had heard of Treasure Mountain from friends, and it seemed like a good experience and memory to share as a family. Overall, I am super Read more…