Half of the year’s consumed, and we’re trying to catch our breath. Dawn of 2013 I foresaw myself filling a more domestic role in an American redneck town while the hubby turns into some NASA rockstar around this time of the year. The scheme fell apart and here we are, the same ol’ wildling mum…
Year: 2013
Scratch Map Philippines Has Arrived!
Itching to escape the mundane? Go forth and scratch the itch! And while you’re at it, scratch all the places you’ve been off the new Scratch Map Philippines to remind yourself how far your adventures took you. Yes, Scratch Map Philippines has arrived (following the success of the world Scratch Map)! Designed by Luckies of…
Globe T@ttAwards 2013: Pinay Travel Junkie’s A Finalist!
This made me leap out of my skin. Pinay Travel Junkie is one of the five finalists for the “Best Travel Or Food Blog” in this year’s Globe T@ttAwards 2013! For me, this is an achievement in itself. And being shortlisted alongside Pinoy web heavyweights already feels like a win. Maraming salamat to The T@ttAwards…
In Sickness And In Stress
Flights Operated By Tiger Airways Philippines
A new Tiger has arrived – and it brings with it a promise of a great adventure, memorable experiences, and the excitement of a new journey. Known as the leading and most trusted value-for-money carrier in Southesast Asia, Tiger Airways Philippines will make its formal debut in the skies beginning July 10. “Tiger Airways is the…
Nazca Lines, Peru (Or Those Lines That The Hubby Thought Were Crop Circles)
“But it’s the Nazca Lines! How come you don’t wanna see it?!”, I was a bit embarrassed, quickly wiping my tears with the back of my hand so no one could notice. I imagined myself being a mistreated protagonist in a Mexicanovela, sans the big hair and off-shoulder peasant girl blouse. It was a chilly…
Istanbul, Turkey: When The Dust Temporarily Cleared
[Warning: Graphic content] The dust temporarily cleared when we flew out of Atatürk Airport early this morn. We’re now more than a thousand kilometers away, shivering under a doona in a rented Tbilisi unit, yet my heart yearns for Turkey. And though my body’s overly sore — beyond Efficascent Oil repair (yes I have a bottle…
Filipinos On Long-Term Backpacking: The Great Depression (Part 3)
How To Apply For A Turkey Tourist Visa In The Philippines
Türkiye, why only fifteen days? Whyyy (Looks at the sky with fists up in the air)?! … Snaps back to reality. Merhaba! Just flew in Istanbul today from Singapore, with a three-hour layover in Abu Dhabi International Airport. Though sleep-deprived, my heart’s racing. A couple of hours into our Turkey trip, I’ve already fallen in…
Mambukal Resort, Murcia, Negros Occidental: Two Months And Seven Falls On The Way
Mother’s Day, and it feels good to be unexpectedly “home”. While we celebrate the family’s rare togetherness over a more-than-the-ordinary lunch, I am reminded of my early expectant months three years ago and the adventures my hubby and I purposely got into — to take my mind of our unplanned pregnancy. Back then we were…