Travel

Brunch at The Bourke Hotel, Davao I will do anything for delicious breakfast food partnered with a clean, relaxing place to stay with nice fluffy pillows – this staycation requirement I recently found in Davao. During my last visit, I stayed at The Bourke Hotel which is located in the same compound as Bondi and Bourke restaurant (Hi Chef Patrick!) – I honestly wanted to stay longer.

Sundowners Vacation Villas There are times we get too tired of the hustle and bustle in the city that we look for a place to get away – but (ideally) not too far. We search for a getaway that will not involve a plane ticket – and can bring the whole gang. Well, you’re in luck because somewhere in Bolinao, Pangasinan is this gorgeous Santorini-inspired villa that’s overlooking the harbour. Sending over post cards from Sundowners!

When in Cebu Most recently, I flew to Cebu in an attempt to source more woven bag suppliers. On the same trip, my friend Kate suggested we stay overnight in Solea located in Mactan, Cebu. The resort is handled by the same management of Sand Bar Cebu so I was quite keen to check it out! Rest assured, it was such a fun trip and I am glad I checked it out. Keep reading to see what I loved most about Solea.

When in Davao Most recently, I flew to Davao to celebrate their much-awaited Kadayawan Festival. It’s a whole weekend of festivities, busy street parades, arts and crafts exhibits and of course – a trip to Davao is not complete without a visit to their nearby beach called Samal Island. On my last trip, I got to check out this newly opened resort called Club Samal Resort and this just might be your favorite weekend getaway to date.

Saddleback Haven, Davao   We all long for a getaway that won’t remind us of the busy city life. Imagine lush greenery, cool fresh air and a front row seat – by the mountains. Yup, everything you’ve imagined for a perfect country living experience can now turn into a reality. I was in for a treat when I got to experience a different kind of resort – Saddleback Haven Mountain Resort in Davao. Read more to see why I love it!  

Hello, paradise! For the longest time, Bali has always been on my bucketlist. I’ve heard about the lovely beaches and the insanely amazing architecture so I’m glad I am finally able to cross that out – Bali is OFFICIALLY now one of my favorite destinations. Ever. Here are some style ideas to get you ootd-ready in no time and my favorite places in Bali!

Instagram-worthy corners I honestly can’t imagine how my life would be like if I didn’t start blogging and appreciating photography. I clearly remember back in 2010, I went to Bangkok with my best friend Kim and I absolutely hated it when she’d stop and take pictures. (Hi Kim!) Now, being a geek with cameras and video editing, I learn to look at places differently and it makes me more excited when I travel. Here are my favorite IG-worthy spots in Singapore!

Singapore: An Enchanting Island City Have you ever been to a place that your experience was not so good so you had zero plans of going back? Honestly, that is how I felt during my first trip to Singapore. I went for a college field trip to “analyze and create a retail plan” by observing different malls and I don’t remember it being very memorable aside from dreading to draft a good school paper when I got back. Now, visiting the second time around makes me think otherwise. Here are my favorite, MUST-VISIT locations in Singapore. Enjoy! 🙂

Oh, buoy! Summer’s around the corner so it’s time to whip out your bikinis, scout for maxi dresses and dust off those cute sandals you kept dry during the rainy reason. To be prepared, here are my top 5 beach essentials. P.S. Watch out for the Skincare must-haves soon! 😉

If there are maternal/paternal and sick leaves, if I were to have it my way, I would make sure everyone will be entitled to a “beach leave.” There is just something with this scenery that makes me feel overjoyed and praying for time to go slower. With every beach trip, comes with your perfect lazy beach outfit. Here’s mine!