Makati, Philippines 5 Best Restaurants in Makati that are Worth the Splurge 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… Metro Manila
Makati, Philippines 5 Best Restaurants in Makati that are Worth the Splurge 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… 
Metro Manila, Philippines List of DOH-BOQ Stringent & Mandatory Quarantine Hotels with Estimated Price 2021 | NAIA 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… 
Metro Manila, Philippines Non-OFW Return Procedure at NAIA & List of Quarantine Hotels 2021| My Experience From DE to PH The Philippines is one of the strictest in terms of requirements and procedures. I think there's more than 20 steps to return to the Philippines in this guide! I warn you that I am really detailed so if you want a condensed instruction, check the DFA infographic. This is based… 
Pasay, Philippines Avoid Getting Offloaded 2020 | Tips to Pass Philippine Immigration During the Pandemic 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. 
Metro Manila, Philippines Trusting the Unknown and Reaping Rewards 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… 
Manila, Philippines ShopBack Philippines Review 2020: How to Earn Money While Shopping Online? 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… 
Manila, Philippines Random: Heal Documentary 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.… 
Pasay, Philippines Tips to Avoid Getting Offloaded by Philippine Immigration (For Solo Female Travelers) 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… 
Manila, Philippines How I Got a Multiple Entry US B1/B2 Visa: Tips for Filipinos and Interview Questions A lot of people has been asking me how I got a multiple entry tourist visa to the US. For someone like me with no strong ties to the Philippines, I was worried I'd get denied. To my surprise, I got a multiple entry visa valid for 10 years! I travel a lot and have no intentions… 
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… 
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… 
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. 
Makati, Philippines Food Trip: Affordable Pinoy Street Food at a Makati City Park I’ve been living in Makati, one of the business districts in Metro Manila, for years. It’s my most convenient choice because of work and to avoid the unbearable traffic. It’s the center of almost anything, it’s near all shops and businesses. However, there’s one thing missing –…