Category: Travel

  • Medellin, Cebu: Ikigai Beach House

    Medellin, Cebu: Ikigai Beach House

    For my birthday celebration this year, we decided to go resort-hopping in Medellin and Daanbantayan. Ikigai was our first stop, and of course, the significant factors for choosing this resort are its beach and pet-friendly policy. Our AccommodationThis was our airconditioned Family Standard Premier Room at Php 3,800 per night. Note that they have designated…

  • Cebu: Evelyn’s Secret Garden

    Cebu: Evelyn’s Secret Garden

    This year, we spent our Easter vacation here because there were only three accommodation options, which assured me there would be fewer people. They also have a pool and a restaurant. The restaurant is very important because we have stayed in several exclusive accommodations with no restaurant, and it’s especially a struggle for me because…

  • Cebu: Micasa Garden

    Cebu: Micasa Garden

    This was our first vacation for 2024, and it was one much-needed short trip as I had been swamped with work last December and as soon as 2024 opened. Micasa offers tents and teepees. My original reservation was for November last year, but because we had a hectic year-end, I rebooked twice, and the owner…

  • Cebu: La Joya Farm Resort and Spa

    Cebu: La Joya Farm Resort and Spa

    We stayed here in July this year, and during this time, they were on soft opening, so not all facilities were open. Still, as they already had a pool and allowed pets, we chose this for a quick getaway after a busy month at work. The AccommodationRate per night: Php 4,500 with breakfast for 2Inclusion:…

  • Today’s Full Moon, August 30, 2023

    Today’s Full Moon, August 30, 2023

    For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been fascinated by the moon. In fact, when I was a child, I named one of my plushies Luna, which is Latin for the moon. I finished my work early today and was supposed to have a before-6 PM dinner, but I got sidetracked by this…