It’s Mothers Day weekend and to honor our mothers, Glen and I talked about how our mommies helped shape and influence the travelers that we are today.
Podcast Episode 2 – Our mothers’ influence on our travel lives
Waterfall Wonderland of Plitvice Lakes National Park
While researching for our trip to Croatia, we found breathtaking photographs of a corner of the country that we haven’t heard of before. While our minds were focused on visiting Dubrovnik and Split, the images were so beautiful that we could not pass up on the chance to see this park with our own eyes…. Continue reading
Podcast Episode 1 – Memorable Historical Travel Experiences
Two things that I’m very thankful about having my husband Glen as my travel buddy are: 1) he has a great memory and can remember lots of details that I may miss or forget, and 2) he has a love for history and a gift for explaining it in a casual and engaging way… Continue reading
Organized Tours vs. Independent Travel
When deciding to travel, we are faced with the choice of whether to go with an organized tour company or do independent travel. Organized tours have been around for a long time in various forms. The modern tour company can be traced back to 1841 when an enterprising British gentleman named Thomas Cook arranged for… Continue reading
Dancing in Zagreb
It was a Sunday morning on our first full day in the lovely country of Croatia. We were walking around the city of Zagreb, getting to know the place. As we approached the main square called Trg bana Jelačića or Ban Jelačić Square, we came upon a large group of people gathering to celebrate and commemorate a historical event… Continue reading
5 Tips On How to Plan Your Trips Based On Your Travel Personality
How do you choose where to go and what to do when you travel? I often ask get asked this question by friends. After several years of traveling together, my husband Glen and I have a way of planning our trips based on our travel personality and style. It’s an ever-evolving system, but we have… Continue reading
Setjetting: Game of Thrones Filming Locations
WARNING: May contain spoilers. Glen and I are among the millions of avid fans of HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones who are thrilled that much anticipated fifth season is finally here (updated: Season 5 came and went, with an epic cliffhanger). The epic television adaption of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R…. Continue reading
More Morrocan Moments
When I was preparing for our trip to Morocco, I read the trip notes that Intrepid Travel provided to get a sense of what to look forward to. As detailed and comprehensive as the itinerary was on paper, the actual experience of participating in the activities was still something I wasn’t fully prepared for nor expected, in the… Continue reading
Faith and Travel: A Trip to Israel
Growing up Catholic in the Philippines, I was exposed to the rich traditions of the religious seasons. The practices and traditions particularly during Lent had a hand in shaping my faith and in my perception of the God I was worshipping. As a child on Good Friday and Black Saturday of Holy Week, I was… Continue reading
Moroccan Moments that will last a lifetime (Part 1)
We recently embarked on a 15-day trip to Morocco with Intrepid Travel’s Best of Morocco Tour. It’s been awhile since we’ve joined an organized tour group for fear of being hauled away like cattle in huge buses from tourist spots to carpet shops. But after doing some research, we were convinced of Intrepid’s promise and… Continue reading