Originating in San Francisco, California, La Petite Camille is a Vietnamese restaurant (don’t let the French name fool you) and is one of my recent finds. I like Vietnamese food (the few that I’ve tried) and I’m always open to try something new. So, I went to this restaurant in Greenbelt …
I finally got to try Nam Nam last Friday when I had dinner with some of my friends from college. This restaurant specializes in Filipino dishes, some are old school while others are offered with a “twist”. Nam Nam hails it name from the word “malinamman”, meaning delicious. Nam Nam …
Can you believe that January is already over?! It flew by so fast I can’t remember what I did the last 31 days! Well, let me have a bit of a lookback on the past month through the places where I was able to eat for the first time. Since …
Part of the allure of traveling is getting to stay at a new place and calling it “home” for at least a few days. A self-imposed (pseudo) travel ban, new-job-related stress and Deal Grocer’s never ending newsletters prompted me to try another staycation. This time, I did a staycation at …
I believe that having goals is important. They force us to envision the future and prompt us into following through. Ten years ago, I evolved from having “New Year’s resolutions” into setting New Year’s goals for myself. The way I see it, having goals to meet instead of resolutions to …
These are the best 15 travel quotes that I have ever encountered. Some have inspired me to travel, while others echoed my thoughts. May they encourage you to see more of the world. ^___^
I have just finished watching Coach Carter and once again, I found myself profoundly moved by the “Our Deepest Fear” quote. From the start of his coaching stint at his old high school, Coach Carter kept asking his problematic student, Timo Cruz the question “What is your deepest fear?”. Towards the end, …
Whenever I travel, I am never one for 5-star hotels. I always go for the cheapest places that offer basic but decent accommodations. I believe that my money would be better spent on tours and experiencing the local vibe rather than on a room that would only serve as a …
Today, I drove 37.5km to Isdaan Floating Restaurant in Laguna to celebrate my older sister’s birthday. Alright, her birthday was actually a week ago but this day was chosen for the celebration. And as further practice for my driving, I drove the whole way – through fast lanes, winding roads and …
Back in 2011, I had the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines: Coron. And thanks to DIY Coron, we had a great itinerary which made the whole trip jam-packed with activities. Here is a copy of our 4D3N Coron itinerary. 4D3N Coron Itinerary Day …
After having run 42km last February, I pretty much thought that I have already graduated from running. Well, I guess I changed my mind. Because when Moche told me that he’d run 21km in the 2013 Run United Philippine Marathon, I said I’d do it, too. Thus, I went back to …
My solo trip to Indonesia had been haphazardly planned and executed but I must say, all’s well that ends well. What I lacked in planning, I made up in documenting my itinerary and expenses. So, here is a detailed list of the places I went to, the food I ate …
Half the enjoyment of going to a foreign land comes from eating the local food! And since I wasn’t familiar at all with Indonesian food, I just relied on the recommendations that some of my friends made. The first Indonesian food that I experienced was the Babi Guling of Warung Nasi Andi …
The last phase of my research for my Going Solo in Indonesia trip consisted of looking for a hotel in Jakarta. I decided that I would do 3D/2N in Bali then stay overnight in Jakarta. And for that, I needed another hotel. Thus, I thought that it would be a …
Going to the The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from my hotel was really easy because it was above a mall so there was a taksi stand available. I got to the airport very early and had dinner at B&W. Once the gates for our check in counter opened, I immediately went inside. …
One of the select few that I told about my Going Solo in Indonesia trip was Dortz. She’s my blockmate in college who is now working in Jakarta and she agreed to meet me for dinner. But other than that arrangement, I would still be totally on my own in …
Part of going to Bali would be watching the Barong Dance and the Kecak Dance. The former is played in the morning while the latter is played during sunset. While it was Honey who recommended that I see the Kecak Dance, it was Kadek who told me that there was …
Despite my attempts at getting to know Bali by researching its tourist spots, I still hardly had any idea what I would do in Bali. Well, except for one thing: I will go to Bali to SURF. Yes, I went to Bali with just one goal in mind. I wanted to …
I was finally in Bali! And the surprises would not end. I was really shocked, amazed, apprehensive to find this bouncer-like guy waiting for me, holding a paper with my name on it at the airport’s arrival area. He smiled uncertainly to me and asked me if I was “jay-chuh …
The Philippines was still reeling from the effects of Tropical Storm Trami and up to the last minute, I wasn’t sure if I should push through with my “going solo in Indonesia” trip. Lots of flights were being cancelled because of some serious flooding in the airport areas. But still, …
