There's a little bit of hesitation when it comes to sharing what I've been dealing with behind the scenes of my blog and social media. The fear of being thought of as an ungrateful and whiny downer (that can also be described in other colorful words) would immediately pull me back. I would hear my inner voice telling me," Stop. This isn't what people want to know." But with the new decade approaching, I find myself yearning to be more raw and unfiltered. I hope this helps you recognize my ...
What I Wore in Bicol: Philippines Travel Lookbook
This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission when making a purchase. All earnings go towards supporting my blog. Thank you! It's crazy how many miles I've flown just to visit the Philippines. Yet, I'll always go back in a heartbeat. Why, you ask? There's so many places to see in my motherland country. However, the most beautiful spot in the Philippines (in my completely biased opinion) is Bicol. The province that my parents happened to grow up in is filled with ...
Where I’ve Been in Downtown Chicago: Travel Photo Diary
At the beginning of the year, visiting Chicago wasn't on my radar. My heart was exclusively set for exploring Asia and enjoying it's tropical sunny weather. The idea of wanting to visit "The Windy City" of America wasn't necessarily appealing to me when I returned to the US. However, the popular tourist spots in Chicago, such as The Cloud, Buckingham Fountain, and Lincoln Park, were what drew me in to book a flight and just go. To my amazement, Chicago ended up being my top 3 favorite cities ...
How to be Dorothy and Toto: DIY Halloween
This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission when making a purchase. All earnings go towards supporting my blog. Thank you! My pet dog, Rajah, and I team worked again to give you our annual DIY Halloween duo costume! I mean, it's been a while since I've posted about our Scooby Doo and Legally Blonde costumes, and it feels great to spend my favorite holiday again with my favorite pooch! Every year, I reflect deep within myself to channel a character that I want ...
Solo Travel Girl’s Guide to a Weekend in Chicago
This post is in sponsorship with Fairmont Chicago. All opinions are my own. It may seem jaded at this point to talk about how exciting it is for me to travel on my own to so many cities after 3 years, but Chicago truly captivated me the minute I arrived. Although Chicago is called "The Windy City," I say that their culture, food, and amazing architecture are what makes this city stand out from the rest. Because the city has over hundreds of attractions, one might ask themselves, "Where do I ...
The Best Resort to Stay in Houston
This post is sponsored by The Woodlands Resort. All opinions are my own. If you personally know me, you'd be surprised why I would desire staying at a resort. After travel blogging for 3 years, I always enjoyed going outside the box to meet locals and see fun places on my own. In fact, when I first thought of the word "resort," I would imagine myself feeling miserable in a cookie-cutter place amongst a huge crowd of families with small children who are rowdy over breakfast. That stereotype ...
