Big family travel tips from our family of 6
Every year, I ask our kids where they want to go on their birthday. We prefer giving experience gifts instead of actual things because things often just pile up, but memories are forever. So, last November, we went on a family trip to Singapore and Malaysia after Caleb asked to…
Baler - Located 231 kilometers north-east of Manila, is one of every beach-lover’s paradises. When in town, you can take in the beautiful views of the Pacific ocean from Ermita Hill, walk back in time and learn about Spanish Era history in Museo de Baler, and sink your teeth into…
I’m sure you’re already feeling the intense summer heat. While I love that we get to experience long days of sunshine, I have to say that the heat can get very exhausting if you don’t find a way to cool down. That’s why I decided to create a list of the best summer destinations near Manila that we’ve tried and loved. I will keep building on this list as we go on more adventures with our kids!
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Towards the end of 2018, I was down in the dumps physically and emotionally. The holidays can be a stressful time especially if you’re planning it for a large group. If there’s one thing I learned from last Christmas, it’s that I’m not great with DIY vacations for big groups and it’s better to leave the vacation planning to experts. I mean, I’m okay planning for our family of five, but not for a group of 20 or so. It drained me dry and it affected me big time. I had to give myself time to recharge throughout the start of the year and aside from self-care, I decided it would be great to have a chill vacation. Surprisingly, as I was planning our first trip of the year, our family was offered to stay in a beachfront hotel in Subic. (more…)
Standing atop the Sierra Mountain Range is Ten Cents to Heaven Leisure Camp. One of the more popular resort-hotels in Tanay, Rizal, Ten Cents to Heaven does not disappoint. Indeed, if you're looking for a vacation that will take your mind away from the busy city, this is a place…