Goldie Goes Global

[The World in a Nutshell] WanderTales: Stories of adventures and misadventures

10 sights you MUST check out when visiting Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Heading to Dubai / Abu Dhabi for your coming vacation or business trip? Tearing your hair out trying to figure out the best itinerary for your trip? Well, I’ve been there twice – once solo, and the second time with Read more…


Atlantis Aquaventure Review: Best waterpark in the world

Atlantis Aquaventure is SO FUN. I am honestly not a huge fan of waterparks because I find them generally lame (just not the same amount of adrenaline inducing rides compared to normal amusement parks). But wow, Atlantis Aquaventure threw out Read more…


Ferrari World Review: Unique rides and attractions for all ages

Last Christmas, my family decided they wanted to check out Abu Dhabi. As I’ve been there previously, I was the designated tour guide – tasked with making sure our itinerary included the MUST-SEE sights, as well as squeeze in the Read more…


Day trip from Manila: Mt Mapalad

Once a year, I remind myself that I want to be fit and so I allow my friends to convince me to go on a mountain hike with them (with the following caveat: it needs to be a BEGINNER’S HIKE). Read more…


Great Ocean Road Tour (Go West) review

The Great Ocean Road is pretty much THE place to go to when you’re in Melbourne. The first time I went to Melbourne, I only had two days to explore the city so I didn’t manage to include this in Read more…


Top 5 Food Souvenirs from Singapore

Imagine this scenario: You’re in Singapore and you’re planning to buy “pasalubong” or souvenirs to take home to your family and friends, but suddenly, you realize you have no idea what to buy (aside from those kitschy Merlion and Marina Read more…


Day trip from Manila: Masungi Georeserve and Pililia Wind Farms

So it’s summertime again and my family’s itching to go traveling. The question is: where? Easy – I’ve been meaning to check out Masungi Georeserve ESPECIALLY because it’s been bagging a series of awards in all the major tourism circuits Read more…


Day trip from Manila: Mt. Pinatubo Tripinas review

Ever fancied going on a hiking trip but always felt that you just weren’t fit enough? Well, you’re in luck, because Mt. Pinatubo is just a ~2 hours drive away from the metro. You know what’s even better – at Read more…


Day trip from Manila: SMV Mango Farm Resort review

It’s summertime again in Manila and damn it’s hot! So what’s there to do in the big city aside from the usual options? Well, my sister discovered a whole new activity for the family which I’ll be sharing with you Read more…