April 5, 2024
The way I travel in Europe is not too different from the way I travel around my home country the Philippines and my second home Vietnam. I check Google Maps. And if there is something in the satellite image that piques my interest, I simply check it out. That’s how […]
April 3, 2024
Move over, Hvar town, because Milna is the new kid on the island block. This hidden gem is tucked away in a secluded cove on the south side of Hvar, just 4 kilometers away from the party-laden Hvar Town. It’s the perfect oasis for families and couples alike, with beaches […]
March 31, 2024
As an island being, my standard for beaches is quite high, for island life low key. I’m from the Philippines after all. Hvar Island (Croatia) is the first island that I visited in Europe that indeed kinda feel like an island. La Palma (Spain), our future home, is too rugged, […]
March 31, 2024
I surely love Venetian architecture and the endless and labyrinthine waterways, but personally I can barely stand the crowd. We visited in early September, and the crowd was maddening. Even the locals mumbled under their breath, “Fottuti turisti.” 😳 But despite the crowd, there is no doubt that Venice is indeed […]
March 29, 2024
Welcome to the best boutique hotels in Hvar Town, where island charm meets boutique luxury. As an island enthusiast from the Philippines, my standards for beaches are high and island life is low-key. Hvar Island, Croatia, stood out as the epitome of island vibes in Europe. Unlike La Palma, Spain, […]
March 29, 2024
We hovered in the same artist group, but I don’t really know this person. She posted some Aachen photos and gushed out how beautiful the city was. I so happened to be in Bielefeld for my work then, so I told my partner that instead of staying in Cologne, I […]
March 28, 2024
In a nutshell, Koukounaries Beach is a must when you are in Skiathos Island. Probably one of the two beaches that you should visit regularly in the duration of your stay. Or the beach you should stay if you are looking for options. Why?Nestled amidst lush pine and cypress woodland, […]
March 24, 2024
Picture this: you want to be close to the buzz of Skiathos Town but also crave that laid-back resort vibe. Well, Megali Ammos is your jackpot. First off, let’s talk about the name – Megali Ammos means “large sand” in Greek, and boy, does it live up to its name! […]
March 13, 2024
You’ve probably heard the saying: “You can take the person out of the island, but you can’t take the island out of the person.” For me, born and raised in the tropics, this rings especially true. Since relocating to Munich, Germany, one of my greatest challenges as an island creature […]
February 3, 2024
All four of us, all girls, coincidentally stayed in the same hostel. One is a courageous young Filipino-American woman, one is from Germany, who has a friend joining her, and this friend happens to Filipino-Swedish. What are the odds to have three Filipinas in a dorm by a coast in […]
December 10, 2023
Paris is a city that evokes feelings of love, culture, and beauty. It’s a city that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime, and what better time to experience the city’s magic than in December? Paris in December 2023 is an enchanting experience that captures the essence of […]
December 9, 2023
I recently watched the Haunting in Venice, two years after I first visited this Italian sinking city—the city of canals, gondolas, and stunning architecture. Is Venice worth visiting? But, let’s be honest, Venice can be an expensive city to explore. From strolling the winding streets and getting lost in the […]