Goldie Goes Global

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

DIY Tinghun Planning Guide: What to prepare and where to buy tinghun items

Okay! You’re having a tinghun, and you want to save. That means, you need to DIY most things. Fret not – this blog will guide you with a detailed list of things to buy and where to buy them (or Read more…


Ultimate Guide to Tinghun Program and Guidelines: What to Expect and How to Plan for it

Tinghun is a Filipino-Chinese tradition similar to the pamamanhikan of the Filipinos. It’s essentially meant to be a joyous meeting of the bride and groom’s families to signal their full approval of the couple’s union. This tradition first started in Read more…


Yummy Diet PH 1200 Calories Diet Review

Needed to diet for my tinghun, but clearly there is a lack of self discipline over here 🙈 Also lesson learned, don’t hold events right after Christmas…. Diets just don’t work then 😅 Super grateful for thoughtful friends, who sponsored Read more…


Singapore Food Trip Galore – in the time post COVID

First trip abroad and of course it’s to Singapore!! Supposedly, so many Filipinos are going to Singapore for vacation and who can blame them? For my family, we chose Singapore because it seemed like the safest place to go during 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…


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…