Travelling doesn’t have to be expensive like our 5-day trip in Siem Reap to see the Angkor Wat. The entrance is free in National Museum at National History. My sister bragged about their trip at the museum a few months before my first vacation in the Philippines. So I added it on my itinerary. Travelling […]
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My First Philippine Vacation: Short but Meaningful
My current location is at home writing about my last year vacation in the Philippines and Vancouver. I only go out to go to work for a few days; social distancing is highly implemented. Violation is costly so it is best to keep one’s distance unless a group lives in a common household. My last […]
Going Back Home for the First Time: The Shocking Changes in the Philippines
I guess I’ve been away from home and the Philippines for a long time that a lot of things have changed. And will continue to do so in my absence. It has been years since I had a vacation but I haven’t talked about my experience. So here I am sharing my observation. Take note […]
Mother’s Day at Sofitel Hotel, Manila: Is It Worth It?
As part of my vacation in the Philippines, I thought of booking a hotel for my mother and aunt. I didn’t have a hotel in mind; eventually, I made the right choice at the right time. Perfect timing it is. I booked two rooms for four people and spent Mother’s Day at Sofitel Hotel in […]
How an OFW Can Pay PhilHealth Contribution Online
My plan is to retire in the Philippines. I want to have a home base where I can always go to whenever I wanted to. With that in mind and after reading the blog post of Vince Rapisura, I decided to find out how an OFW can pay PhilHealth contribution online. If you’ve been following […]
How to Open a Philippine National Bank Account in Calgary
I thought I would only have a Canadian bank account and wait till I go home before I can open a bank account in the Philippines. Then I received a message from a reader on Facebook that she read my blog post on how to open a Philippine bank account in Canada. I was ecstatic […]