In Photos: (left)Abbie, Gian and Belle with Mickey Mouse; (right) Glamma Jay and Glampa Jun with our Baby Belle It’s raining pumpkins! I used to see this only in photos and videos from family and friends abroad. Finally, last week, I got to personally witness and experience a pumpkin festival in Germany. And for our…
In Photo: The Maasai warriors in their colorful garb During the African Safari that I recently joined, we were brought and introduced to one of Africa’s most famous ethnic groups… the Maasai Mara Tribe. Settled in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania, this tribe is known for their distinctive customs, colorful dress, and semi-nomadic lifestyle. The…
Have you ever imagined seeing a mother lion chasing a warthog as meal for her pride… a herd of wildebeests and a dazzle of zebras migrating from Tanzania to Kenya… a full and bloated lion lying down panting with his newly caught wildebeest beside him… a pod of pelicans doing a synchronized swimming stunt… a…
in Photo: There are 2 temples of this kind on the National Palace compound The National Palace Museum, also known as the Taipei Palace Museum, is a must see for fans of history. Established in 1965, this houses one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese imperial pieces of arts and artifacts. After experiencing the…
There are so many tourist attraction sites in Taichung, the second largest city in Taiwan. It’s considered to be a gateway for exploring Taiwan’s nature areas like Sun Moon Lake, and popular for boating and hiking. In the bustling city center are museums, temples and the ornate brick Taichung Station. But we took a break…
Everybody knows about the iconic Le Louvre Museum in Paris. Considered as one of the most famous museums in the world, the Louvre Museum Paris houses, among many other art pieces, the world’s most precious and treasured painting, Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. But during our latest short trip to Abu Dhabi, we…
Last February 14, my husband treated me to a sumptuous lunch date at the Discovery Samal. This was our first time in this 5-star luxury resort and we liked what we saw and experienced…from start-to-end! The welcome guest center is clean, air-conditioned and spacious. It has wi-fi service and serves light snacks. They made it…
Before heading back home during our most last international travel, we stayed for a day in the beautiful Dubai. The first time I visited Dubai was almost 10 years ago, with my daughter Abbie. This time around, I was with my hubby Jun. On both occasions, we were hosted by my Dubai-based sister-in-law, Miriam, who…
For our first road trip this 2025, our family stayed overnight at the Catigan Mountain Breeze Resort (CMBR). Glad we agreed to the invitation of my stepson, Dante. Discovering and experiencing this hidden gem of Catigan was a welcome treat for our family as we usher in the new year. About one hour drive from…
To discover and witness the ancient wonder of Ephesus is one amazing experience for any traveler. Though, it was our second time to visit this ancient city near the Aegean Sea, we still marveled at the sight of this. Ephesus was once a bustling port and a center of trade and culture in the Mediterranean…
