Bangkok, Thailand SteemFest 4 Diary: Final Days & Goodbye's It was so tiring after 3 days that we woke up late. We still made it on time for pancakes! That was my first time to try Dutch pancakes and I must say it was good. A big group went out and I got separated from the @travelfeed team. You may have seen me with them most of the time… Latest stories
Bangkok, Thailand SteemFest 4 Diary: Final Days & Goodbye's It was so tiring after 3 days that we woke up late. We still made it on time for pancakes! That was my first time to try Dutch pancakes and I must say it was good. A big group went out and I got separated from the @travelfeed team. You may have seen me with them most of the time… 
Bangkok, Thailand SteemFest 4 Diary | Day 2 to 3 Conference, Fun & Nosebleeding It wasn’t difficult waking up. There was a loud bird residing on the tree near our hotel. It was annoyingly loud but useful as an alarm clock! The day started fun riding a boat to the venue and found others at the boat station. It was quite far but we made it just on time. The… 
Bangkok, Thailand SteemFest 4: Reflections & Day 1 of my SF Diary The Travelfeed team and I are now in Chiang Mai to prepare for meet ups and have just had the time to finally contemplate on what just happened! I have just attended my first Steemfest and I could not wrap up my experience in words. It was educational and fun at the same time… 
Ifugao, Philippines MOMA 101: Learning About “NgaNga” (Betel Nut) from a Young Ifugao If you have been to Ifugao or other places in the Cordilleras, you may have seen signs that say “No Spitting of Moma”. Some visitors would have no idea what a moma is, and why in the world would you spit your mom?…errrr uhmm… to be clear, we’re talking about a different moma… 
Ifugao, Philippines The Amphitheater View of Batad Rice Terraces: A Beginner's Trek to Awa View Deck I am no mountaineer nor have any warm up prior my trip to Batad. My only preparation was a morning run around Banaue, a day hike to Tappiyah waterfalls and a solo walk to Batad village with four guide dogs. I was hesitant until the last minute because it rained the night before… 
Ifugao, Philippines Meet the Guide Dogs of Batad Rice Terraces I went to Tappiyah falls the day before with a local guide. Surprisingly, one of the dogs named Blackie from Ramon’s Homestay joined us. Despite 2 guides – a human and a dog, I was scared to death walking through the narrow pilapil (ricefield dikes). I did survive that and you… 
Ifugao, Philippines Batad Vlog: Rice Terraces & Tappiya Waterfalls Dog Guide Rambo, one of the dogs at Ramon's homestay in Batad, has been featured in the Philippines' Department of Tourism video for his exceptional tour guiding skill as a dog. The other dogs there like Blackie have followed his "pawsteps". Blackie, I assume an aspin (asong Pinoy/local… 
Ifugao, Philippines Tappiya Waterfalls, Batad: A Dog Guide and a Mermaid Myth Batad is a remote village in Banaue, Ifugao province in the Philippines. It is known for its UNESCO World Heritage rice terraces which were built by hand over 2000 years ago. There are other rice terraces in the Cordilleras but I chose to stay for a week in this area for a more… 
Palawan, Philippines Port Barton Vlog 3: Walk with Me Around Town Pardon my husky voice in this video. I've been island partying since I got to El Nido then Port Barton so there, I lost my voice. In this video, I did a morning walk just around Port Barton's main island and town. It's on the touristy area where you will find accommodation and… 
Palawan, Philippines Port Barton Vlog 2: Literally Walking Between 2 Islands! In my previous Port Barton video, we went snorkeling and checked out a few islands, even saw a turtle! In this video, I joined a different island hopping tour. This is classified as Tour B although some islands are different from the posted ones as the tour operators aren't that… 
Palawan, Philippines Port Barton Vlog Part 1: Island Hopping Itinerary & a Day at White Beach I’m still new in travel vlogging so this time I tried to do a voice over. In my previous video about El Nido, I only included a few captions but I felt that I wasn’t able to tell a story through that. Please let me know if this is better than a captioned vlog. I am also thinking… 
Palawan, Philippines Island Hopping in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines: What to Expect in Tour A? Vlog This is what the day looks like when you join an El Nido Island Hopping (in Palawan, Philippines). We did the tour A which includes the following places: We arrived here at around 9:30 am and swam a bit here but waves were too strong and it was very windy. The first time I went… 
Makati, Philippines Healing Crystals for Travel at 5th Dimension Crystal Shop I recently quit my corporate job to travel long term and pursue life as a digital nomad. Previously, I only traveled a few weeks at a time, whenever my work would allow it. With this being a full time job, I now think more about safety both physically and financially. Not that I… 
Philippines Food Trippin' in Port Barton, Palawan, Philippines As promised in my previous Port Barton post, I’ll take you on a food trip around this island. If you haven’t read my Port Barton guide, check it out here. Port Barton is relatively new in the tourism industry but the international food scene is growing. I would love to showcase… 
Palawan, Philippines Port Barton, Palawan: The Secret (Paradise) is Out Most people would visit either Puerto Princesa or El Nido when in Palawan. No one really knew Port Barton as a tourist destination until in recent years. Port Barton is a small town in San Vicente located on the north west of Palawan. It is a fishing village that is now thriving… 
Palawan, Philippines Port Barton, Palawan: Things to Do | 2019 Guide Most people would visit either Puerto Princesa or El Nido when in Palawan, Philippines. No one really knew Port Barton as a tourist destination until in recent years. Port Barton is a small town in San Vicente located on the north west of Palawan. It is a fishing village that is… 
Pasay, Philippines How to Re-Schedule a Confirmed DFA Passport Appointment Changes in your schedule happens and there may be a more urgent task over your confirmed DFA appointment. A confirmed DFA appointment also means you have already paid for the passport processing fee. The good news is you can re-schedule it at no extra cost. If you haven't booked… 
Palawan, Philippines El Nido, Palawan: Paradise Soon Gone? Warning: This isn’t my usual all-happy travel blog and guide. It contains anecdotes of my unpleasant experience on an island I once called “Paradise”. Do not continue reading if you’re a sensitive Filipino who’s just all proud of our country (our beautiful islands and its… 
Pasay, Philippines How to Renew Your Philippine Passport & How Long to Get One|2019 Step-by-step Guide I was so excited to renew my Philippine passport because the new passport is now valid for 10 years, from the previous 5 years! The DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) booking system is also user friendly but I have written here a step by step guide that I hope you find helpful. 
De-Stressing at Bahay Kalipay Raw Food & Yoga Retreat | Palawan, Philippines Palawan, a group of islands in the Philippines, is known for world famous beaches such as El Nido, Coron and Port Barton beaches. It is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Underground River. There's a lot to do from island hopping to partying and it can be tiring after a… 
Rizal, Philippines Your Complete Taytay Tiangge Guide: 2020 Schedule & Prices Taytay, dubbed as the Philippines' Garments Capital, has taken over Youtube Philippines for quite some time now and there's a good reason why. It's just so amazing to see beautiful and good quality clothing at an insanely cheap price! I've been to Taytay Tiangge for about 4… 
Sydney, Australia Palm Beach + Hike to Barrenjoey Lighthouse We went to Palm Beach on a Sunday which is a great way to go around where you can use the Opal Card. The fare is capped at AUD 2.70 no matter how many times you tap your card. Love this day! I usually avoid travelling on a Sunday because the following day is a work day but I… 
New South Wales, Australia Barangaroo - Watsons Bay - Manly in One Day | Australia I like the name Barangaroo because it sounds cute like Kangaroo (^_^). There's also a place called Barabaroo look out at the Blue Mountains. Anyway, this area is near Darling Harbor. Actually, I find that most of Sydney's main attractions are within walking distance, just wear… 
New South Wales, Australia DIY Trip to the Blue Mountains and Leura Town I have posted 2 vlogs about the Blue Mountains but I would also like to write a blog about it for people who like reading :) I have linked the videos below if you want to check it out. I guess by now you've noticed my vlogging then blogging behavior. Although I just wish I can… SteemFest 4 Diary: Final Days & Goodbye's
It was so tiring after 3 days that we woke up late. We still made it on time for pancakes! That was my first time to try Dutch pancakes and I must say it was good. A big group went out and I got separated from the @travelfeed team. You may have seen me with them most of the time…
SteemFest 4 Diary | Day 2 to 3 Conference, Fun & Nosebleeding
It wasn’t difficult waking up. There was a loud bird residing on the tree near our hotel. It was annoyingly loud but useful as an alarm clock! The day started fun riding a boat to the venue and found others at the boat station. It was quite far but we made it just on time. The…
SteemFest 4: Reflections & Day 1 of my SF Diary
The Travelfeed team and I are now in Chiang Mai to prepare for meet ups and have just had the time to finally contemplate on what just happened! I have just attended my first Steemfest and I could not wrap up my experience in words. It was educational and fun at the same time…
MOMA 101: Learning About “NgaNga” (Betel Nut) from a Young Ifugao
If you have been to Ifugao or other places in the Cordilleras, you may have seen signs that say “No Spitting of Moma”. Some visitors would have no idea what a moma is, and why in the world would you spit your mom?…errrr uhmm… to be clear, we’re talking about a different moma…
The Amphitheater View of Batad Rice Terraces: A Beginner's Trek to Awa View Deck
I am no mountaineer nor have any warm up prior my trip to Batad. My only preparation was a morning run around Banaue, a day hike to Tappiyah waterfalls and a solo walk to Batad village with four guide dogs. I was hesitant until the last minute because it rained the night before…
Meet the Guide Dogs of Batad Rice Terraces
I went to Tappiyah falls the day before with a local guide. Surprisingly, one of the dogs named Blackie from Ramon’s Homestay joined us. Despite 2 guides – a human and a dog, I was scared to death walking through the narrow pilapil (ricefield dikes). I did survive that and you…
Batad Vlog: Rice Terraces & Tappiya Waterfalls Dog Guide
Rambo, one of the dogs at Ramon's homestay in Batad, has been featured in the Philippines' Department of Tourism video for his exceptional tour guiding skill as a dog. The other dogs there like Blackie have followed his "pawsteps". Blackie, I assume an aspin (asong Pinoy/local…
Tappiya Waterfalls, Batad: A Dog Guide and a Mermaid Myth
Batad is a remote village in Banaue, Ifugao province in the Philippines. It is known for its UNESCO World Heritage rice terraces which were built by hand over 2000 years ago. There are other rice terraces in the Cordilleras but I chose to stay for a week in this area for a more…
Port Barton Vlog 3: Walk with Me Around Town
Pardon my husky voice in this video. I've been island partying since I got to El Nido then Port Barton so there, I lost my voice. In this video, I did a morning walk just around Port Barton's main island and town. It's on the touristy area where you will find accommodation and…
Port Barton Vlog 2: Literally Walking Between 2 Islands!
In my previous Port Barton video, we went snorkeling and checked out a few islands, even saw a turtle! In this video, I joined a different island hopping tour. This is classified as Tour B although some islands are different from the posted ones as the tour operators aren't that…
Port Barton Vlog Part 1: Island Hopping Itinerary & a Day at White Beach
I’m still new in travel vlogging so this time I tried to do a voice over. In my previous video about El Nido, I only included a few captions but I felt that I wasn’t able to tell a story through that. Please let me know if this is better than a captioned vlog. I am also thinking…
Island Hopping in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines: What to Expect in Tour A? Vlog
This is what the day looks like when you join an El Nido Island Hopping (in Palawan, Philippines). We did the tour A which includes the following places: We arrived here at around 9:30 am and swam a bit here but waves were too strong and it was very windy. The first time I went…
Healing Crystals for Travel at 5th Dimension Crystal Shop
I recently quit my corporate job to travel long term and pursue life as a digital nomad. Previously, I only traveled a few weeks at a time, whenever my work would allow it. With this being a full time job, I now think more about safety both physically and financially. Not that I…
Food Trippin' in Port Barton, Palawan, Philippines
As promised in my previous Port Barton post, I’ll take you on a food trip around this island. If you haven’t read my Port Barton guide, check it out here. Port Barton is relatively new in the tourism industry but the international food scene is growing. I would love to showcase…
Port Barton, Palawan: The Secret (Paradise) is Out
Most people would visit either Puerto Princesa or El Nido when in Palawan. No one really knew Port Barton as a tourist destination until in recent years. Port Barton is a small town in San Vicente located on the north west of Palawan. It is a fishing village that is now thriving…
Port Barton, Palawan: Things to Do | 2019 Guide
Most people would visit either Puerto Princesa or El Nido when in Palawan, Philippines. No one really knew Port Barton as a tourist destination until in recent years. Port Barton is a small town in San Vicente located on the north west of Palawan. It is a fishing village that is…
How to Re-Schedule a Confirmed DFA Passport Appointment
Changes in your schedule happens and there may be a more urgent task over your confirmed DFA appointment. A confirmed DFA appointment also means you have already paid for the passport processing fee. The good news is you can re-schedule it at no extra cost. If you haven't booked…
El Nido, Palawan: Paradise Soon Gone?
Warning: This isn’t my usual all-happy travel blog and guide. It contains anecdotes of my unpleasant experience on an island I once called “Paradise”. Do not continue reading if you’re a sensitive Filipino who’s just all proud of our country (our beautiful islands and its…
How to Renew Your Philippine Passport & How Long to Get One|2019 Step-by-step Guide
I was so excited to renew my Philippine passport because the new passport is now valid for 10 years, from the previous 5 years! The DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) booking system is also user friendly but I have written here a step by step guide that I hope you find helpful.
De-Stressing at Bahay Kalipay Raw Food & Yoga Retreat | Palawan, Philippines
Palawan, a group of islands in the Philippines, is known for world famous beaches such as El Nido, Coron and Port Barton beaches. It is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Underground River. There's a lot to do from island hopping to partying and it can be tiring after a…
Your Complete Taytay Tiangge Guide: 2020 Schedule & Prices
Taytay, dubbed as the Philippines' Garments Capital, has taken over Youtube Philippines for quite some time now and there's a good reason why. It's just so amazing to see beautiful and good quality clothing at an insanely cheap price! I've been to Taytay Tiangge for about 4…
Palm Beach + Hike to Barrenjoey Lighthouse
We went to Palm Beach on a Sunday which is a great way to go around where you can use the Opal Card. The fare is capped at AUD 2.70 no matter how many times you tap your card. Love this day! I usually avoid travelling on a Sunday because the following day is a work day but I…
Barangaroo - Watsons Bay - Manly in One Day | Australia
I like the name Barangaroo because it sounds cute like Kangaroo (^_^). There's also a place called Barabaroo look out at the Blue Mountains. Anyway, this area is near Darling Harbor. Actually, I find that most of Sydney's main attractions are within walking distance, just wear…
DIY Trip to the Blue Mountains and Leura Town
I have posted 2 vlogs about the Blue Mountains but I would also like to write a blog about it for people who like reading :) I have linked the videos below if you want to check it out. I guess by now you've noticed my vlogging then blogging behavior. Although I just wish I can…