Metro Manila is insanely polluted. And because it is, it’s no fun to breathe there. So when my family took me to La Mesa Ecopark, I was shocked – in a good way – to be in an area still in the Metro Manila area that was surrounded by tall trees and breathable air! I… More Review: La Mesa Ecopark, Philippines
I try not to go to national or international food/beverage chains when I’m traveling because I prefer to experience local offerings. But when my family and I drove past a Tagaytay Starbucks overlooking a view that made me look twice, I caved in and made it a goal to pay a visit there. I’m convinced… More Review: Starbucks, Tagaytay
October weather in the Pearl of the Orient can be inconveniently unpredictable. A lot of the times days start with bright and happy sunshine. But the afternoons almost always roll along with a merciless downpour of rain and unstoppable flooding. The Philippines is in typhoon season in October, but I was strongly determined to squeeze… More A day trip to Baguio
Today’s post focuses on five aspects of life in the Philippines that were a highlight during my stay in Cavite: What it’s like to sleep at night Food Respect toward elders Transportation Palengke
I’m convinced that the majority of people living in first-world societies take the ease of accessibility to water for granted. Oftentimes, I am one of them. A considerable chunk of my time in the Philippines was spent in Cavite. It’s one of the 82 provinces in the country (one of the eight symbolized in the… More A look into local life: water in Cavite
Venturing away from home for the thrill of exploring the unknown is an attractive reason to travel. But visiting family living significantly farther away from you is just as appealing a reason to spend time away from home 🙂 I flew out to the Philippines earlier this month to see relatives I hadn’t seen in… More A family-induced trip to the Philippines
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