Before my siblings and I went to our first out-of-the-country trip together, I insisted for them to not leave without getting insured through Malayan Insurance. Since I’m vacationing from Canada and will be going to more countries, I bought my travel insurance on World Nomads, a company known by many travel bloggers. Getting a travel […]
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Why I Will Never Use Fido Roam Again
Unless, I have an extremely important reason to use data, I’ll never use Fido Roam for international travel. I don’t have to check in on Facebook where in the world I am. But my photos need to be automatically save on iCloud. I’ll have photos of lush forest and ancient temples that will always make […]
The Guide to Pay Less Driving Violation in Canada
Waiting in a bus stop in downtown Calgary, I always wonder what’s the inside of Calgary Court looks like. What should I do to have the reason to quench my curiosity? A quick yes did the trick. My friend has found a way to pay less driving violation in Canada. Such idea and my schedule […]
Reading a Book About Minimalism for the First Time: Goodbye, Things
Last year, I’ve mentioned on a post about my financial review that I started taking minimalism to heart. (Although I think I’m already a minimalist in one sense or another and that includes the dislike of shopping in store.) This year, I read a book about minimalism for the first time. It’s called goodbye, things […]
I Need a Break: Balikbayan Box Shopping Ban. Should You Too?
Don’t be alarmed. There’s no recent absurd policy change about balikbayan boxes. It’s just me challenging to change my habits of sending stuff in the Philippines. The balikbayan box (medium size from Forex Alberta) in my room is well wrapped and waiting to be shipped in the Philippines from Canada. I plan to have it […]
How My Mother Avoid Borrowing Money and Keep Our Family Stay Afloat
Borrowing was never encouraged in our family. My parents never had a credit card, mortgage loan, or owe any bumbay (Indian lending money in the Philippines). If borrowing would ever come up in a discussion, my mom would always say to pay what you owe. Or do not be buried in debt to buy any […]