Thursday, October 22, 2020

Back in Hawaii - Quick trip to O'ahu island before Covid


Oahu - Kalakaua Ave dance bwWe wanted to get away from the cold weather and the first thing we thought about is one of our favorite islands. Guess where? 

O'ahu island. So to O'ahu island we went. And this was on the cusp of the Covid pandemic surge so it was a quick trip.

Let me show you virtually what we did in the island for five days.

Saturday, July 11, 2020

Pinoy in Paris - My Unforgettable visits to the Musée du Louvre


Paris - Louvre pyramid bw It is always a joy to visit the Louvre. My first two visits to the museum were quick and rushed. I did learn my lesson so on my third visit to Paris, I set aside one day just for the Louvre. It was such a wonderful experience! 

Let me show you a glimpse of what it is like inside and some select art works at the museum.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Pinoy on a layover - 11 hours in Singapore


Layover in SG - Changi Welcome bw I was traveling back to Manila using my airline miles so I took the best possible route my miles could get me. The only catch was that it included an eleven-hour stopover in Singapore. 

Fear not because I had done long layovers in SG before. Let me show you how I spent this eleven hours worth of stopover.

Saturday, June 27, 2020

Pinoy in Taiwan - A relaxing time tasting tea


Shiding - Tea tasting bwWhen we were in Taipei for a visit, we went to the highland towns of Maokong, Shenkeng and Shiding for a relaxing time and to sample tea. 

Let me take you on a virtual tour what it is like visiting these places and enjoying sampling teas.

Monday, June 22, 2020

Pinoy in Taiwan - A fun visit to Jiufen and Shifen

Jiufen - Lanterns bwI was back in Taipei with my mom and sister to celebrate my mom's birthday. Part of the vacation was a fun day trip to the towns of Shifen and Jiufen.

Let me take you on a virtual tour of the two towns.

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Pinoy in Taiwan - Back in Taipei for an enjoyable visit

Taipei - Ximending Taipei sign bwI was back in Taipei with my mom and sister to celebrate my mom's birthday. Though I had been to Taipei before, this trip was even more enjoyable than the first time. We even had time to see Jiufen in this trip.

Let me take you on a virtual tour of the sites and landmarks in the city.

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Pinoy on a work trip - Enjoyable experience at United Club at LHR

LHR United Club - Entrance bwI had only been to the United Club Lounge at Heathrow International a couple of times because of work trips. Nevertheless, I had an enjoyable experience each time I went.

Let me take you on a virtual tour of the lounge.

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Pinoy on a work trip - Enjoyable experience at United's Polaris Lounge at SFO

SFO United Polaris - Lounge sign bwI have been to the United's Polaris Lounge at SFO International several times because of business trips and I always have an enjoyable experience every time time I go.

Let me take you on a virtual tour of this award winning lounge.