Avara Nature & Yacht Club Palawan

     Imagine this: The sound of waves crashing on the shore and the sunlight peeking through the window wake you up on a lazy Saturday morning. You slowly open your eyes, afraid that you’re just in the middle of a dream. But you’re not. You stand up as you feel the gentle sea breeze touch your face. You go out of the porch and look at the horizon. You take your time to enjoy the beauty of the blue skies and the deep sea. The yacht will be waiting for you whenever you’re ready, anyway. That’s the promise of Avara Nature & Yacht Club—the easy life of the seaside. 

     Established by the Seaside Premier Development Corporation, Avara is the first of its kind nature and yacht club located at Calauag Bay in Taytay, which was Palawan’s first capital. The plan for the exclusive resort was formally unveiled at the Grand Hyatt Manila.

“After many months of sailing and voyaging aboard bangkas and riding waves, we found the perfect island in Taytay, Palawan to be the home of our pioneering project. It is with a great pleasure to present to you tonight, Avara Nature and Yacht Club - the first of its kind in the Philippines, bridging the middle class to the lifestyle of the rich and famous. As Seaside Premier Development Corporation’s flagship project, we aim to redefine seaside living, where nature meets luxury,” said by its President and CEO Ms. Veronica C. Young. 

Avara Nature & Yacht Club Palawan

Where to Eat In Lucban, Quezon the Korean Way? Dun-ai!

     "E di sa Dun-ai"!!! Prolly you've heard this or don't. But for Lucbanins (native of Lucban, Quezon Province), the expression 'doon ai'/'dun-ai' means doon or there when someone asks the question "where?". So when someone asks you "where to eat in Lucban the Korean Way? The no-brainer answer is Dun-ai! Yes, at Dun-ai Hotel and Restaurant.

     Dun-ai Hotel and Restaurant is a local lodging and restaurant located across Kamay ni Hesus. It started its operation last 2017 as a hotel to accommodate guests traveling to Lucban, Quezon for the purpose of visiting Kamay ni Hesus- a healing church founded by Fr. Joey Faller that serves as a pilgrimage site for everyone who wants to repent, give thanks and pray for healing. For more information visit their official website Kamay Ni Hesus.

Where To Eat in Lucban, Quezon the Korean Way? Dun-ai!

Fear of Flying and How to Overcome It

     Fear of flying is something very common among human beings. We're made to move over our limbs, barely rising from the ground we're standing on. It's, therefore, a very natural phobia that has many people, there's no reason for shame. Anyway, if you want to go one step further and face your fear, here you have some tips that will help you to be flying all the time.

     First of all, accept that fear. With pride, you don't get anything. You could say that flying is something you don't like, but you can't fool yourself. Flying is the most comfortable way to travel to faraway places, get to know other cultures and visit unknown cities. Don't miss these opportunities because of irrational pride.

Fear of Flying and How to Overcome It

How to Survive Traveling with Your Partner

     The best way to get to know someone is to travel with them. No matter how well you think you know someone, traveling is still a new challenge in itself. For most couples, going somewhere new doesn’t come easily. It not only takes practice but also patience. 

     On the one hand, it doesn’t make much sense. Shouldn’t traveling with your partner be easy since you love spending time with them so much? Think of it this way: you probably don’t spend 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with them (or anyone). You’ve probably heard a horror story or two from someone you know who traveled with their partner only to break up immediately after returning home. These stories are more common than you think. 

How to Survive Traveling with Your Partner
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Travelling with a Toddler: 6 Things You Need

     Travelling with a toddler is never easy for anyone. Your child doesn’t care if you’re in the middle of a crowded plane when deciding whether to throw a temper tantrum.

     Things can and will go wrong. The trip will be stressful, but if you pack the right things you’ll be able to meet those difficulties. Let’s take a look at the six main things you need when travelling with a toddler.

Travelling with a Toddler: 6 Things You Need

WACOAL Passion for Product Sewing and Material Factory Tour

     The second day of our Wacoal Passion for Product Tour is one for the books. Our mission: discover how a brassiere is made and the intricate steps of making an undergarment- the Wacoal way! It's the day where we visited Wacoal Hokuriku Factory and Takeda Lace Co. Ltd. both located in Fukui Prefecture. It's an hour and forty minutes express train ride from Kyoto. 

     I'm so excited what's in store for me in these factories. I'm expecting that I will see the usual factory- unpleasant smell here, a messy corner there, and noise coming from machines everywhere. Upon stepping inside the factory, I was in disbelief with what I saw because it's totally different from the factory I knew. Read more below as I tour inside Wacoal factories and why the "Passion for Product" of Wacoal is becoming clearer now.

WACOAL Passion for Product Sewing and Material Factory Tour

Planning Your Siargao Vacation

     While El Nido and Boracay are still the 2 most popular islands in the Philippines, Siargao is quickly establishing itself as a strong candidate for 3rd place. And now, with Boracay’s being closed for at least 6 months for rehabilitation, visits to Siargao increased exponentially making it the hottest tourist spot in the country at the moment.

     Siargao started out mainly as a backpacker’s destination, attracting mostly surfers coming to the famous Cloud Nine beach. With beautiful white sand beaches and stunning small islands and lagoons, it has remained one of the best-kept secrets in the Philippines. Now, people are starting to pick up on the fact this island is one of the most wonderful in the world.

     Siargao has now reached a sweet spot where it’s popular enough that tourism is developed and well maintained, but the island still has that raw paradise vibe to it. This is the best time to visit the place before too many tourists turn it into just another Boracay.

Planning Your Siargao Vacation
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6 Ways to Save For Your Dream Vacation

     In a perfect world, everyone would be able to go anywhere they want without worrying about the expenses. But, this is not a perfect world and we all know it. The number of people who can afford to go on a luxurious vacation without worrying about their budget is very small. The rest of us have to be smart about it, or there won’t be any vacation for us. Especially not a dream vacation.

     If you want to visit some wonderful place but do not know where and how to get the money to do so, here are some tips that will help you achieve this. 

6 Ways to Save For Your Dream Vacation

Cheap First Class Flights – Myth or Reality?

     The first class flights offer us a lot of advantages. Everything from free Wi-Fi to possibility to sleep on your flight is available for you starting from $10,000. Of course, you don't want to spend that much on your flights. Probably, the mantra that a plane is only a vehicle that can transport you from one continent to another pops up in your head. Yes, a plane is only a vehicle, but what if we would tell you that you can fly to another continent with free drinks and food? What if we would tell you that you can arrive at your destination point fully refreshed? Sounds suggestive? Well, it would sound much more suggestive, when you learn that with cheapfirstclass.com it will cost you from $1,500 to $7,000. To heat you up a little bit more, we offer you to check out the main advantages of those cheap first class flights.

Cheap First Class Flights – Myth or Reality?

My Shopee Summer Must-Haves

     There's one thing that Filipinos love to do during free time or the wee hours of the night- online shopping!!! I presume that some of you may have already shopped online and it's an accomplishment if you have successfully purchased an item you've been longing for. Since it's summer, I have a list of must-haves that I want to buy online as online shopping is the most convenient way to shop at the comfort of your home.

     The blazing summer heat kept me under house arrest for days now. I need to replenish my summer essentials and I'm so happy that Shopee Philippines is here to save me from traffic and sunburn. For those who still don't know Shopee, read the post below and discover some of the summer must-haves that I highly recommend :)

My Shopee Summer Must-Haves

WACOAL Passion for Product Tour Kyoto Japan

     Japan is my dream travel destination. Back in college, I decided to learn Nihonggo because I'm head over heels with Japanese culture. I love Japanese food, fashion, cars, and technology. The land of the rising sun has a distinct culture, a society that has a strong sense of national identity. The passion for everything they do is something I look up to and every time they introduce a new innovation in the market, I have no words but respect and admiration.

     Last month, Japanese undergarment cult-favorite brand Wacoal invited bloggers and influencers from Southeast Asia including the Philippines to discover what's behind the brand's success over the years. Their history and their core value make Wacoal not just a brand but a brand full of passion with the aim of making women feel beautiful inside and out. 

WACOAL Passion for Product Tour Kyoto Japan
photo by @gerryimages at Arashiyama Kyoto, Japan

Singapore Airlines Showcase and Travel Fair 2018

     I've been to Singapore twice already and I can say that my experience is one for the books. Singapore is the first international country I've visited ten years ago and would love to visit for the third time. This month, Singapore Airlines is kicking the new year with the 5th installment of its Showcase and Travel Fair.

     If you're itching to visit Singapore this year, now is the time to plan your tour. Together with SilkAir, Singapore Airlines regional wing, and partnership with BPI, Ayala Malls, Globe Platinum, Singapore Tourism Board, and Changi Airport Group, they are bringing a bigger and better travel fair this year in two different venues. Exciting!!! Know more about the Singapore Airlines Showcase and Travel Fair 2018 below.

 Singapore Airlines Showcase and Travel Fair 2018

Singapore's Passion Made Possible Launch

     Kaya pancake, soy chicken, roti prata, and the MRT- these are the things that I miss in Singapore. I've been to Singapore twice, last February 2008 and last March 2017. It's one of my favorite travel destinations and will always be in my travel bucket list. If given a chance, this country is also a my choice to work and study. If you're like me who loves Singapore, read this!

     The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) jointly unveiled recently a unified brand, Passion Made Possible, to market Singapore internationally for tourism and business purposes. The agencies’ first joint brand is a bold move to put forth Singapore’s unique attitude and mindset: a passionate, never-settling spirit of determination and enterprise that constantly pursues possibilities and reinvention. More information about Singapore Passion Made Possible below.

Singapore's Passion Made Possible Launch

Explore Japan and Get Cozy at Karaksa Hotel

     My ultimate dream destination is in the land of the rising sun, Japan! I have a thing with Japanese culture and studying basic Nihonggo when I was in college is one of the proof that I'm so in love with their culture. It's every Pinoy traveler’s dream destination-why wouldn’t it be, the place is screaming with so much culture and life, and every attraction is bucket-list worthy: the gleaming temples and architectures, modern cityscapes a la sci-fi film, stunning parks in vibrant colors, heavenly hot springs—all begging to be explored. In fact, Japan is the fourth most-visited country in Asia last year according to the World Tourism Organization, so it’s no doubt that it’s on top of most people’s bucket lists.

     I'm saving big time for our Japan trip in the future and when travel comes to mind, the first thing to consider is the accommodation. Where to stay and how much will it cost? I think I've found an answer that I'm sharing with you after the jump :)

Explore Japan and Get Cozy at Karaksa Hotel
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RCBC Savings Bank Save Up & Fly Promo

     Where is your ultimate dream destination? I guess, its Europe! Some of my friends have been there before and the feeling is always surreal. If visiting Europe and their neighboring countries is on your travel bucket list, I have great news. RSB is making your #travelgoals come true :)

     Just recently, RCBC Savings Bank launched their Save Up & Fly Promo. The grand prize at stake is an all-expense paid trip for two to Europe for 7D6N in a 4 star hotel covering Spain, France and Italy where the lucky winner will also be awarded with a P50,000 pocket money. Are you excited? Can I hear a resounding YES?! More details below :)

RCBC Savings Bank Save Up & Fly Promo

The Beauty Items You Must Carry for a Trip Away

     Whether you are planning a city break to London or a week away in the sun, you will want to look your best. If you are packing light you might want to avoid taking your whole makeup bag and all your beauty products, but there are some things you can’t afford to leave behind. To keep looking your best for the trip, here are the beauty essentials you can’t forget to pack.

The Beauty Items You Must Carry for a Trip Away

Let's Celebrate with Cheers Picnic Set

     I have a huge family. I have five siblings and all have their own families now. When we were little, we were used to having celebration everyday at home. My mom cooks her specialties like hamonado, beef caldereta with liver spread, and lengua.  This simple celebrations at home made stronger connections with my siblings that's why we always make sure to continue the tradition together with our in-laws, nephews, and nieces.

     We all have busy schedules but we make sure to spend quality time with our family and bond over food. I want to ask one question, how do you make everyday special with your family and friends? Prolly, your answer is the same as mine- food and happy moments with them. Sharing with you simple tips and inspiration on how to make everyday special with "Cheers!"

Let's Celebrate with Cheers Picnic Set

Zero Halliburton Now in the Philippines

     After my recent travel to Singapore, I cringe thinking about my deformed luggage. I was like, "what the eff happened to my brand spanking new luggage as I saw a concave corner of it in the conveyor." It's a no brainer that a luggage will be thrown here, there, and everywhere upon check-in so a sturdy luggage is really important especially if you travel a lot.

     A luggage is an investment and when I say investment, you really have to pay the price for the quality. Just recently, I was invited to the launch of Zero Halliburton, the only luggage to travel to the moon and back. Yes, this is not a joke. Sharing a short story of this global luggage brand and my picks below :) 

Zero Halliburton Now in the Philippines

Summit Ridge Tagaytay: Your Escape to a Breathtaking Haven

     The city is where everything happens — where life is a high-speed car chase to get to where you want to be. But being in the midst of the everyday hustle and bustle can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being.

     We all need a break from the fast-paced lifestyle of the city every once in a while. Luckily, we don’t have to venture too far to enjoy life unhurried. Favored weekend destinations like Tagaytay are only a stone’s throw away from Metro Manila, making it an ideal spot for a quick rest and relaxation. It's been two years since the last time we visited tagaytay for our much needed r and r. Now, there's another reason why a weekend staycation is a must. Read more below :)

Summit Ridge Tagaytay: Your Escape to a Breathtaking Haven

Singapore Welcomes 2017

     It was 2008 when I first set foot in Singapore to look for a job after 56789 years of managing our bakeshop business. Singapore is an awesome country because of the lovely sights and clean surroundings. I wish to go back there anytime soon and when time permits.

     This year, Singapore prepared something big to their visitors who would like to explore the country. An exciting line-up of rock concerts, dining and shopping events to satisfy different passions await visitors to Singapore this 2017. See the calendar of events below :)

Singapore Welcomes 2017