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5 Best Restaurants in Makati that are Worth the Splurge
Makati

5 Best Restaurants in Makati that are Worth the Splurge

Sep 16, 2022 6 min read

If you know where to look, Makati has a lot of hidden gems waiting to be discovered, but deciding where to go can be challenging. While some places may charge a premium based on their name or exclusivity, there are still a ton of fantastic restaurants that offer high-quality dishes that's worth your hard-earned money. And let me tell you, these top

Common Philippine Immigration Interview Questions to Non-OFWs | Tourism & Meeting a Foreign Partner
The Philippines

Common Philippine Immigration Interview Questions to Non-OFWs | Tourism & Meeting a Foreign Partner

Jun 9, 2021 6 min read

Going through Philippine Immigration can feel like going through a job interview. And some say it's a matter of luck because there are some super strict Immigration Officials and some who won't even ask a single question. It can be stressful when you do not know what to expect but it doesn't have to be if you're prepared and clear with your travel

Filipino Repatriation India to Philippines via Navy Ship for 39 days | May to June 2020 Part 2 of 2
The Philippines

Filipino Repatriation India to Philippines via Navy Ship for 39 days | May to June 2020 Part 2 of 2

Jun 8, 2021 1 min read

Filipino Repatriation India to Philippines via Navy Ship for 39 days | May to June 2020 Part 2 of 2 Part 1 Delhi to Cochin 3 days by land This video is the 2nd part of my repatriation experience in 2020 when India went on lockdown due to the pandemic. There were no flights and our only option was to get in the military ship. After traveling for 3

List of DOH-BOQ Stringent & Mandatory Quarantine Hotels with Estimated Price 2021 | NAIA
Metro Manila

List of DOH-BOQ Stringent & Mandatory Quarantine Hotels with Estimated Price 2021 | NAIA

Jun 2, 2021 15 min read

As of May 2021, returning Filipinos and eligible foreigners entering the Philippines are required 10 days of hotel quarantine and an RT PCR test on the 7th day.  If tested negative, quarantine should be continued at home for another 4 days. The list below has been updated based on the DOH inspected facilities list as of 27 May 2021. You can cross c

Non-OFW Return Procedure at NAIA & List of Quarantine Hotels 2021| My Experience From DE to PH
Metro Manila

Non-OFW Return Procedure at NAIA & List of Quarantine Hotels 2021| My Experience From DE to PH

Mar 4, 2021 16 min read

May 2021 Update: The Philippines now require 10 days of hotel quarantine + 4 days of home quarantine, if you test negative. RT PCR test will be administered on the 7th day from the previous 6th day.List of Quarantine Hotels has been updated as of 27 May 2021 DOH inspected facilities. Jump on the Table of Contents.June 2021 Update: Shorter hotel qu

Avoid Getting Offloaded 2020 | Tips to Pass Philippine Immigration During the Pandemic
Pasay

Avoid Getting Offloaded 2020 | Tips to Pass Philippine Immigration During the Pandemic

Dec 29, 2020 10 min read

 This blog is an updated guide based on my recent experience with Philippine Immigration. Non-essential travel was allowed late October 2020 but Philippine Immigration remains very strict. Sadly, I still see several stories of people getting offloaded by our Immigration Officers. I have a separate post on tips on passing the Philippine Immigration

Earn 6% Interest on your BTC through BlockFi: How to Register, Review & Referral Code
The Philippines

Earn 6% Interest on your BTC through BlockFi: How to Register, Review & Referral Code

Dec 27, 2020 3 min read

What is BlockFi? BlockFi is a platform where you earn interest by lending your BTC, other cryptocurrencies, even gold and US dollars. I know there's a lot of sketchy platforms in the crypto space but we have tried and tested BlockFi, it's one of the few crypto lending platforms that we trust. It is backed by the Winklevoss twins (most would be fami

Trusting the Unknown and Reaping Rewards
Metro Manila

Trusting the Unknown and Reaping Rewards

Aug 26, 2020 2 min read

I didn't realize that it's been a year since I left my corporate job. I call this my freedom anniversary Don't get me wrong, I loved that job but I just tend to thrive outside the 9-5 structure. Quitting a career that I had for a decade was a struggle at first because I thought it defined me. It also took me years to get to that decision because

ShopBack Philippines Review 2020: How to Earn Money While Shopping Online?
Manila

ShopBack Philippines Review 2020: How to Earn Money While Shopping Online?

Jul 22, 2020 5 min read

Earning money while shopping might sound to good to be true but there are actually legit platforms that allow you to do it. Even your favorite mall would give you reward points for shopping which you can use for your next purchase. But what's even better are those that allow you withdraw the reward as cash like ShopBack. What is ShopBack Cashback?

Random: Heal Documentary
Manila

Random: Heal Documentary

Jul 18, 2020 3 min read

HEAL is an interesting Netflix documentary that talks about energy medicine. Popular authors and scientists were in the show, the like of Dr. Joe Dispenza, who has great meditation guides. Kelly Turner, author of Radical Remission, studied over 1500 remission cases worldwide. From her study, she found 9 factors that all these cancer survivors have

Tips to Avoid Getting Offloaded by Philippine Immigration (For Solo Female Travelers)
Pasay

Tips to Avoid Getting Offloaded by Philippine Immigration (For Solo Female Travelers)

Jan 31, 2020 11 min read

The Philippine Immigration is infamous for offloading Filipino passengers for various reasons. I can't really blame them, however, they have offloaded legit travelers for trying to prevent illegal activities. First of all, some Filipinos have been notorious in traveling to look for work illegally abroad. Second, human trafficking is still prevalent

iHerb Philippines Review 2023 (Updated): Tips to Buy Health Products for a Cheaper Price
The Philippines

iHerb Philippines Review 2023 (Updated): Tips to Buy Health Products for a Cheaper Price

Jan 17, 2020 12 min read

Table of contentsWhat is iHerb?Is iHerb Legit?How To Order through iHerb?Price ComparisonDo you pay customs taxes?Payment MethodDelivery time and feeMoney Saving StrategiesHow to Pay Low Shipping Fee?Review Products to Get RewardsAnswer Questions to Get RewardsGet More Discounts using this Promo CodeOther FAQ’sUnboxing Videos Most imported products