Goldie Goes Global

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

Guide to fix your VaxCert PH before travelling

If you’re planning a trip abroad, one of the requirements could be the VaxCert PH – which is the case for Singapore. Now normally, if you’re lucky and everything goes well, all you have to do to get your VaxCert 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…


Puerto Galera during COVID: Day 4 Itinerary – RORO to Manila

Today only had one agenda, get back to Manila. Ohman, we were chilling in the morning – morning swim, leisurely breakfast, and finally checked out around 11:30AM then arrived at the port at 12NN. Only one company operated the RORO Read more…


Puerto Galera during COVID: Day 3 Itinerary – Snorkeling and Ihawan

Snorkeling at Coral Gardens and Giant Clams Beach trip always calls for island hopping and snorkeling. We canvassed a bit for prices, but in the end, realized that prices were relatively similar across the board. For convenience sake, we went Read more…


Puerto Galera during COVID: Day 2 Itinerary – Diving with Pacific Divers, White Beach

Today we dive. It was my whole family’s first time to go diving, so we were both really excited but also feeling rather apprehensive. I’ve heard all these horror stories where someone’s ear drum burst or someone kept vomiting etc, Read more…


Puerto Galera during COVID: Day 1 Itinerary – RORO from Manila, Badladz, Fridays

After 2 years of COVID lockdown, my family really wanted to get out of the house and just chill by the beach. We desperately needed a change in scenery. But, we also weren’t gutsy enough to fly yet. This meant Read more…


Cheesy Scallops with Bechamel Sauce DIY Recipe (w/ Step by Step Instructions)

My mom made this the other day and I fell in love. We usually order this when we’re by the beach, but never really had it at home. This cheesy goodness is SO addicting (but also SO sinful). Between this Read more…


Steamed Soy Garlic Scallops DIY Recipe (w/ Step by Step Instructions)

Guys – seafood dishes are my new fave! They are ridiculously easy to cook and oh-so-yummy, especially if your seafood is fresh. Having said that, the prep time takes so long! I wonder if I can just buy ready-made garlic Read more…