Text: This post is mostly in English with some Filipino and Taglish. When the Philippine government allowed outbound travels again back in October, despite overall paranoia, I decided to travel outside the country for personal reasons (I don’t want to… Read More ›
Traveling Judie
The Nose Knows: My RT-PCR Test Experience in St. Luke’s Global City
I took an RT-PCR swab test for COVID19 in St. Luke’s Global City in November because I traveled overseas recently. There are plenty of clinics and hospitals providing RT-PCR tests, many of them even offering home testing, but I chose… Read More ›
Giddy for Sydney!
I ended the first half of 2019 with an amazing trip Down Under. Six full days in Sydney, baby! I was still reeling from Maui two weeks before that so I wasn’t as prepared for it as I normally would… Read More ›
My Tabo
With the Muji water dipper ad coming out along with the memes and clapbacks, I remembered the yellow tabo I used in Maui last month. The first thing I looked for when I inspected the bathroom of the rented condo… Read More ›
Airport Runs
My cardio capabilities notwithstanding, I love my airport adventures.
My Shopping Time is Your Me Time
You would think I will adjust my shopping habits when on vacation but turns out it’s hard. Not really about spending though; lately I learned the value of putting things on my cart and making an elimination process before falling… Read More ›
Nalu’s and the Lucky Charm Chicken Poop
As I expected, I woke up late on my first day in Maui. Take it as if it’s the weekend where I begin my day past 9 am, I told myself. The Y and I were starving so we did… Read More ›
Here We Go Again, Hawaii
Last February, I decided to book a flight to Hawaii. Oahu was fab and fun in 2018 but it’s interesting to try another island, yes? It was not a solo trip so with the other person’s concurrence, Maui it is…. Read More ›
More Honolulu Goodness – Part 3
Halfway through my short trip and I can say I already got the hang of it — I was waking up on island time, my body and the weather already reached an understanding, and I was raring to tick off… Read More ›
Diamond Head Day Hike!
On my fifth day in Honolulu, on a Monday morning no less, I started the day hiking the crater of Diamond Head. It is a very common must-do for tourists because of its proximity to Waikiki and that it’s a… Read More ›
That Honolulu Trip – Part 2
Aaaand my island adventures continue. Note that I am writing this nine months after they happened. The nostalgia and the longing bite me hard. I really should have finished writing this sooner, as in as soon as I was flying… Read More ›
Hawaii, Why, Why (Why Not) – Part 1
That’s got to be one of the most forced titles ever. But hey, let us still talk about it. Because why not? One of my bestfriends is traveling to Honolulu in a few weeks and I cannot help but envy… Read More ›
Shoestring Adventures (A Teaser)
I am off to a different continent with one of my bestfriends in a few days. To say that I have prepared for this well won’t be true. I may write about the trip upon our return, and I’m sure… Read More ›
Life is short, go to Hawaii!
I just came back from an amazing Honolulu trip! I was there for seven full days. I planned it six weeks before my departure date which left me with a few expensive options but overall it was worth it. Besides,… Read More ›
Where I Ate: Bacolod’s RIBSHACK and LORD BYRON’S
I recently went to Bacolod and one of the highlights of my trip was indulging in the back ribs craze of the city. I love meat and a big bonus in Bacolod is that their food there is relatively cheaper…. Read More ›
Six Months of Itchy Feet
The first half of 2016 didn’t fly as fast as the past years and I can attribute it to opportunities to travel since January. Hindi pa din naman jetsetter levels but knowing me and my attachment to sleeping in and my… Read More ›
January Wrap Up
One month down, eleven to go! The first month of the year swished just like that. It was fun though. And fast. Let’s see, what was I up to last month? January holds a soft spot for me mainly because of my… Read More ›
Thank you, 2013.
Happy New Year! When I did a rundown of the first half of my 2013, it was quite eventful and hopeful. The last half of the year was pretty much the same. Of course, there’s still the “Another year has… Read More ›