Travel, Parenting & Marketing Notes
New places, (food) experiences and encounters (b)logged
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Updated for 2025 | First published 2017 Can’t give up your worldly possessions to stay permanently in Coron? Coron doesn’t merely meet expectations. It outpaces them: crystal lakes, limestone cliffs, shipwrecks, and white sand, minus the Boracay markup. If you’re serious about seeing the island’s best without paying tourist tax, this 4-day, 3-night itinerary is
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For a quick family beach day or a mental health break without driving far from Metro Cebu or Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), Mactan Newtown Beach is a compelling choice. Located inside Mactan Newtown, this beach area has recently upgraded its amenities under Megaworld. Since it opened, it has become our go-to beach spot. This year
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Traveling in a large group can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be quite daunting. If you have ever tried to plan a trip for more than one person, you know that booking flights and hotels is just the beginning. This year, I have been on a few group trips that were a
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Carissa, #CEBSuperPass just for YOU!💛 That’s the personalized email subject line I got from Cebu Pacific. Who wouldn’t swoon? I was answering booking requests at Issa Suites, minding my own business, when this gem landed in my inbox around 11am. I wouldn’t have noticed it if not for my eagle-eyed partner, who spotted it on
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Looking for a family-friendly hotel in Quezon City that won’t break the bank? Ardenhills Suites is one of the newest hotels along Quezon Avenue, built in 2023, and it’s already earning attention for its comfort, convenient location, and breakfast-inclusive stay. Here’s my honest review after a weekend with my family.
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Remember Boracay? Sun-drenched days with Neil by my side, we’d disappear into hidden cafes, little sanctuaries with windows that framed the beach like a breathtaking painting. We were content to be silent observers, sipping on black coffee and watching in amusement as tourists, faces lit by a golden glow, marveled at Boracay’s legendary sunsets. Hand-in-hand,
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Nestled within the SM Seaside Complex at the South Road Properties in Cebu City, Cebu Ocean Park offers an awesome adventure perfect for families with young children and older relatives. This massive ocean park (opened in August 2019) is brought to you by the same team behind Manila Ocean Park. Cebu Ocean Park is a
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Forget the stress of planning activities for the kids on your next getaway! This family-friendly boutique hotel in Clark is designed to keep everyone happy, from parents to toddlers.
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Cramming a family trip with toddlers into 3 days? We did it (and survived!) Looking back, sure, there were a few unexpected twists and turns – the detour to Baguio, the Airbnb hunt, and the on-the-go potty training on the bus. But those minor hiccups were completely overshadowed by the incredible memories we made.
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Traveling with a toddler can sometimes be difficult, especially if the child is unwell. My concerns were allayed as soon as we arrived at Cebu Safari. Cyd’s eyes widened with wonder and delight as he took in the sights and sounds of the park.