Category: Travel
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Boracay Island’s Tropical Filipino Spa
Boracay is one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines for white-sand beach seekers. But for someone who’s been there multiple times, every time I visit, I look for other experiences aside from the beaches. So today, I am happily bringing your attention to Mandala Spa in Boracay, one…
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One of My Favorite Luxury Beachfront Resorts in Cebu, Philippines
As we plan our next adventure in the Philippines, I can’t help but look back on our last trip to Cebu, where we stayed at Dusit Thani on Mactan Island. I remember being hesitant to book this place. Some hotels on the island are quite old, have suffered damage from…
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This Wellness Spa in the Philippines Has Front-Row Seats to an Active Volcano
I’m writing about an amazing getaway in the Philippines because I’m heading back in a few weeks and I’m already excited! I’ve been to Qi Wellness in Tagaytay a few times, but it never gets old. I usually come here for a quick romantic getaway from Manila. We love the…
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Osborne House on the Isle of Wight: The Most Homey Royal Home I’ve Ever Visited
There’s something unique about Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s beloved summer home on the Isle of Wight, that makes it feel like an actual home compared to other royal houses I’ve visited in the UK and Ireland. This one has more personality. It feels like someone from the royal family actually…
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My Off-Season Visit to the Needles, Isle of Wight
I often enjoy the benefits of off-season travel: no overwhelming crowds, lower prices, and an overall more peaceful experience. When I had some free time in Portsmouth, I figured it was the perfect chance for a spontaneous trip to the Needles on the Isle of Wight. I’d heard it’s usually…
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Time Traveling in London: A Day in Greenwich
Greenwich is one of those places in London that feels like it was designed to be a treasure chest—with the lid left slightly open so the gems can spill out onto every street corner. From the Royal Observatory sitting proudly atop Greenwich Park to the quiet, postcard-perfect grounds of the…
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My Top 3 Viewing Spots in London
My travel itinerary doesn’t always include sky-high sightseeing activities. But when in London, I often find myself scheduling these experiences into my trips. There’s something about the way this city unfolds beneath you—its winding river, historic landmarks, and charming neighborhoods—that makes viewing it from above so captivating. Also, it’s enchanting…
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Sketch London: An Enchanting Michelin-Star Experience
I was on the hunt for a memorable fine dining spot for a London date night, although my criteria were pretty vague. “Unique” was about as specific as it got. Fortunately, someone threw out Sketch London, so after a quick Google search and the usual detective work, I was intrigued.…
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My Visit to Yayoi Kusama’s Exhibit at Tate Modern
Museums used to bore me. If you told 18-year-old me to spend an afternoon inside one, I’d probably have groaned. Unless it was a mandatory field trip, in which case, I’d still be counting the minutes until freedom. 🤣 But somewhere between then and now (either because I’ve aged or…
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What to Expect on the London Secret Food Tour
What I love about food tours is they give you a literal taste of a place while sharing a bit of its history. After all, food is history on a plate—it tells you so much about a city’s past, culture, and people. That’s why whenever I travel, food exploration is…
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