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.


Sunday, January 12, 2020

Pinoy on a work trip - Enjoyable experience aboard United Airlines

London - United goodie bag bwI recently flew on United Airlines from San Francisco to London for a work trip for a total flight time of a little over 10 hours, and then back.

Let me take you on a virtual tour what it is like inside a United Airlines flight with all the comfort of a business class cabin.

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Pinoy in London - Back in the city for work and a bit of site seeing

London - Heathrow WelcomeI was back in London for a quick work trip. Because of family commitments, I couldn't extend the trip beyond two extra days.

I was able to see London despite of the time constraints.  It still was an enjoyable trip.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Pinoy in SG - What to do on a 10 hour layover in Singapore?


SG Stopover - Changi Airport Jewel falls bw I was traveling from India on business when I had a long stop over in Singapore on my way back to San Francisco. That's enough time to enjoy the city and the country's world class airport.

Let me show you what I did during that long layover.

Saturday, December 07, 2019

Pinoy on a work trip - Enjoyable flight experience on Singapore Airlines

SQ BLR SFO - Welcome drink bwI recently flew on Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to Bangalore with a layover in Singapore for a total flight time of a little over 20 hours, and then back.

Let me take you on a virtual tour what it is like inside a Singapore Airlines flight with all the comfort of a business class cabin.

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Back in Bangalore - Exploring more of the city

Bangalore - Tuktuk bwI was back in Bangalore for a couple of grueling weeks for work. This trip came up abruptly that is why I couldn't properly plan the site seeing part of this it and ended up staying in city most of the time.

In the end, I got to see more of BLR and got to know more about this vibrant city.

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Pinoy on a work trip - Enjoyable experience at Singapore Airlines' Silver Kris lounge

Silver Kris Lounge - Entrance bwIt was my first time to be at Singapore Airlines' Silver Kris lounge at Changi International and I had a relaxing and an enjoyable time.

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


Thursday, August 01, 2019

Back in Manila - A weekend of eating and relaxing.

Manila - Salcedo Farmers Market sorbetes bwMijo and I were in Manila for a short stay - before we flew to Boracay and after the family trip to Singapore. In that short stay, we ate and ate a lot and saw a really good live theater.

We always have a great time when in Manila!

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Back in Boracay - Relaxing stay in the island

Boracay - Day 2 beach bwA beach vacation doing nothing was something Mijo and I have been craving for and Boracay island is a place we wanted to go back to. That is just what we did when we went back to Manila.

It was such a relaxing trip and I wouldn't mind doing it all over again.

Saturday, July 06, 2019

Back in Singapore - A week of fun with family

Merlion Park - Merlion statue bwSingapore is one of those cities that I just keep on visiting and not get tired of it. My mom, sis, Mijo, my brothers and their families and I visited Singapore for a week of family bonding and fun.

I haven't even gotten far writing this blog and I already want to go back!

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

Pinoy in Egypt - My unforgettable trip to the Valley of the Kings and Queens

Luxor - Queen Hatshepsut's Temple bwAfter our unforgettable trip to Luxor's  East Bank the day before, we went to see the magnificent tombs of the famous kings and queens of Egpyt in the West Bank of Nile. 

One unforgettable trip after another. This Pinoy was truly in travel heaven!

Sunday, March 24, 2019

Pinoy in Upper Egypt - My unforgettable trip to Luxor's East Bank

Luxor - Luxor temple entrance bwThe trip to Luxor was a trip of a lifetime. I enjoyed my Egyptian history from highschool and the trip allowed me to see that history in glorious colors. 

This Pinoy was in travel heaven again!

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Pinoy in Egypt - My unforgettable trip to Cairo and Giza

Giza - Pyramids Khufu Khafre bwMijo and I have been wanting to go to Egypt. Finally, it happened and the trip was absolutely unforgettable.  Everything I read from books and seen on television were larger than life and the experience was awesome.

This Pinoy was in travel heaven!