The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Albay is the first of its kind! Imagine hot air balloons flying in the air with a background of the beautiful Mayon volcano.  It will happen from May 3-5, 2024 in Old Airport Albay. ENTRANCE IS FREE. See the schedule of activities below: 6:10 AM - Skydiving Philippine Flag Jump 6: 40 AM - 1st Hot Air Balloon Fly Out Event 7: 15 AM - Paramotor Fun Flying with Balloons  8:30 AM - Skydiving 9:15 AM - Global Stars Team Aerobatics Display 10AM - Paramotor Formation Flying and Display 10:45 AM - Drone Racing & Kite Flying Exhi ..read more

Are you looking for a pet-friendly beachfront resort in Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon? There's a newly built accommodation called Consan's specifically located in Barangay Lupi. Consan's Beach Resort in Prieto Diaz reminds me of the famous Lola Sayong in Gubat, Sorsogon. Both boasts A-frame wooden houses and also beachfront. In Consan's, you have to pay extra to connect to the Internet. The stability and how strong the WiFi is also not guaranteed. In Lola Sayong, WiFi is FREE and even sponsored by DICT. I am a remote worker - one who works full-time at home. That is why it is very important to me ..read more

  In an era defined by rapid globalization and connectivity, wanderlust has emerged as a ubiquitous yearning, driving individuals to explore the far corners of the globe in search of adventure, enlightenment, and cultural enrichment. Yet, as the fleeting moments of each journey pass by, the desire to preserve these invaluable experiences becomes paramount. From the awe-inspiring landscapes of distant lands to the serendipitous encounters with locals, every travel memory holds a unique significance, weaving together the tapestry of our personal narratives.  Enter the realm of in ..read more

Parents in Manila face the constant challenge of balancing their professional responsibilities with family commitments, often struggling to find reliable childcare solutions. On-demand childminders emerge as a beacon of hope in this scenario, offering a flexible and convenient option for busy parents. These services provide access to qualified childminders who can step in at short notice, allowing parents to attend meetings, run errands, or simply take a break with peace of mind.  In this blog post, we'll explore how on-demand childminders are transforming the work-life balance for Ma ..read more

If you are a regular reader of my blog and or you follow me on my socials, you will notice that I and my furbaby are always hunting pet-friendly restaurants in Manila. In fact, we just visited Pause Pet Lodge and Family Cafe just recently to have my furbaby Ollie eat what they offer from their pet menu. Well, actually this was unexpected. We have long been planning to go to SM By The Bay to check them out but we can't find the right time. It finally happened after we joined a pet-friendly event in Manila. Dubbed as Holi Festival of Colors in Manila, we started walking to the left of the ro ..read more

I am always on the lookout of pet-friendly events in Manila. That is why I was so happy when I learned that Holi Festival of Colors in Manila, an Indian cultural event allow dogs since it is always held in an outdoor location. My first attendance of Holi Festival in Manila was in 2016 as a content creator covering this event. The ticket was sponsored and in exchange I made a blog feature about it. You may click HERE to read it. Even though it was my first time attending Holi Festival in Manila, I had fun and so I decided to join once again like everyone else. I paid for my entry ticket ..read more

Blogapalooza is one of the earliest Manila-based influencer marketing company I have ever known. In fact, it was in 2013 when I joined its annual event connecting content creators to brands. Back then, "content creators" and "influencers" are unknown words. The keywords are "bloggers" which yours truly belong and later on Instagram(mers), Youtu(bers) and Tiktok(ers) came next. I also joined Blogapalooza's very first paid masterclass called Influencerprenuer back in 2020. Pandemic happened so I moved back to Sorsogon living there for 2 years so I was basically out of reach in the conte ..read more

White Banana Manila is a hostel. Yes, that is correct. Of all the places, I never really thought this pet-friendly hostel is real in Makati. I do not know about White Banana Manila until a guy from Couchsurfing who messaged me back in February said he is staying here.  I am one of the OG's on Couchsurfing - a Facebook for travelers. Haven't really used this platform for a while but a doglover from Europe sent me message about wanting to hang out with a fellow doglover.  I am a fan of Eatigo even before pandemic. I have eaten literally in dozens of restaurants because of Eatig ..read more

I learned about Baker J during our trip to Timberland Highlands Resort. Baker J is the resident cafe inside this majestic resort sitting on top of the upper slopes with a mesmerizing view of skyscrapers in Manila. With its pastel color, delicious pastries especially the meringue/cake with mango flavor and Parisian vibe, Baker J left quite a mark in my mind. I quickly followed the Instagram account of Baker J. That is when I learned that they have already opened one in BGC.  Baker J BGC did a contest on IG that I joined and surprisingly won. The prizes were Afternoon Tea Set, maca ..read more

The first week of my February was spent in late lunch in Goto Believe, BGC after my workout in a pet-friendly gym in BGC too.  I am not really a fan of goto but from time to time, I crave for it. I was not expecting anything outstanding about goto but Goto Believe in BGC proved me wrong. The many versions of their goto are very interesting and really taste good. I am not eating pork, chicken and beef so I opted for deep fried creamy dory as toppings. It turned out to be the perfect combo. I asked to serve the innards separately which is a typical ingredient of goto. I brought it hom ..read more