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When I ask women where they want to go to for their first overseas trip, I usually get the same dreamy-eyed look, deep sigh and breathy response: Paris. The romantic allure of the French capital has captivated women’s fantasies for centuries. Between the seductive language, the fascinating art, the sumptuous cuisine, the exquisite fashion,… Continue reading
The summer heat is starting to give way to the cool autumn breeze. One of the quintessential events that mark the start of the fall season is the changing of the leaves from the vibrant green color to the varying hues of red and orange. It will be a bit longer before we start to… Continue reading
Some of you may have found this blog after reading Diary of the Traveling Fangirl (Parts 1 and 2) published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer or the neat mention on Watchers on the Wall. First of all, welcome! I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the Game of Thrones Filming Locations tours that I took… Continue reading
Summer has started its slow retreat, at least here in the Western Hemisphere. With the earlier sunsets, cooler temperatures and the changing of the leaves come the fall festivals. International and cultural festivals do such a great job of bringing the world to you. Organized by groups or organizations from that country or region, they… Continue reading
MALTA: A SURPRISE AT EVERY TURN Malta was not on my travel radar at all. I may have had fleeting thoughts about it when I learned about its Game of Thrones connection (it was a filming location for the show’s first season). However, it was not serious enough to put it on my immediate To-Go… Continue reading
Abril is currently teaching in Los Angeles, California. She does not have television, but reads on her tablet religiously. She is fond of reading yelp reviews to discover restaurants to try (that includes hole in the wall hangouts). Her favorite “tambayan” in L.A. thus far is République. Finally, this quote by Rainer Maria Rilke resonates… Continue reading
The Mayan Riviera region of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula offers exciting adventures and experiences beyond the walls of the all-inclusive resorts. The tight harness I was wearing was pinching me at all the wrong places as I squirmed in vain to make last minute adjustments. My guide Emmanuel gave the cue to his counterpart somewhere down… Continue reading
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
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
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
