Explore Manila, the Philippines and the World!

I had a lot of time a couple of months ago so I was able to make two new travel photobooks for the family.

I’m done with our trip to Singapore/Phuket last December, 2011 and our trip to Singapore last May, 2012.

Woot, woot! More photobooks to come, hopefully soon!

Are you planning on a trip soon and would love to know which country can be visited without a visa? Here’s an article I came across GMA News Online. Check out the list of countries that Filipinos don’t need a visa to enter the country.

According to data compiled by the DFA’s Office of Consular Affairs and GMA News Online, the following countries fall in the visa-free category, followed by the length of allowable stay by Filipinos:

Bolivia - 60 days
Brazil - 90 days (for holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports, visa-free for (a) duration of tour of duty or (b) 180 days for official business or tourism)
Brunei - 14 days
Cambodia - 21 days
Colombia
Costa Rica – 30 days
Ecuador - 90 days
Hong Kong SAR – 14 days
India - Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days (limited only to New Delhi and Mumbai airports)
Indonesia - 30 days
Israel - visa-free for tourists (no. of days of stay will depend on Immigration); visa-free for holders of diplomatic and official passports; visa required for business)
Laos - 30 days
Malaysia - 30 days
Morocco
Mozambique - Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days
Palau - 30 days, visa upon arrival (provided that the Filipino national has a return/onward plane ticket)
Peru - 60 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Singapore - 30 days
Sri Lanka – 30 days, visa upon arrival (provided that the Filipino national has a return/onward plane ticket)
Suriname
Thailand - 30 days
Tuvalu - 30 days, visa upon arrival (provided that the Filipino national has a return /onward plane ticket)
Vanuatu - 30 days, visa upon arrival (provided that the Filipino national has a return / onward plane ticket)
Vietnam - 21 days
Zambia - visa upon arrival; 3 months for tourism, 1 month for business

SOURCE.

Very informative! Will definitely check this list from time to time to check if the country we will be visiting soon is part of the list.

Summer is almost here in my side of the world, that is. So I need lots of funds for our activities filled 2013 summer. That’s why I’m thinking of investing now so I could at least save up for our future trips. Buying gold coins is an option since these are available online. It is easy to purchase online since there are companies that are offering these type of investments. The nice thing about is that I can buy it anytime, anywhere. As long as I can access the website. Perfect way to invest especially if you are on the go.

Traveling would always be a part of my life. Ever since I was a child, my Mom would bring us from province to Manila to spend our summer vacation. A month would not be complete without going to the beach. It was my Mom’s hobby to travel and since she has instilled the fun of traveling, we are now like her these days, couldn’t last a month without going out of town or out of the country. It’s just fun exploring a new city or a new restaurant. As they would say, it’s better to invest in “experience” that we will always cherish, than invest on expensive material things that won’t even last a lifetime.

Now that our Mom is tired of planning our trips, me and my sister took over. We plan our yearly travel a year before our departure. Yes, that early. We wanted to make sure that we book promo airfare and hotels. We also do a whole lot of research about the country that we are visitng. That’s why I was so happy I came across this particular forum – http://www.travel-fans.com/forums/. I love that it is a one stop website that caters to all your travel needs. These are the types of websites that I really do check out because almost all the information that you need when it comes to travelling, is available at the forum.

Travel Fans website has a portal, forum, gallery, chat room, a member map and a live feed. Yes, it definitely is one stop website! When I checked out the forums, they have all the topics that a traveller needs. Budget travelling is a particular thread that I will be checking one of these days, since I always travel on a budget. I’m sure that there are a lot of travel tips that I will be getting from fellow members of the forum.

Check this uber cool video on how to pack your luggage like a PRO…

Amazing right? How I wish I could pack like him! I find it really challenging to do that these days. With all the stuff that I want to bring to another country and all those clothes, shoes and purses that I want to wear, this is impossible for me. Ha!

When I travel, I noticed that I would notice anything especially if we are in a different country. And this is what I love about traveling. I learn something that I would cherish for the years to come.

And, what are these things?

1. Food. Every country that we visit, I would always try their local cuisines. This is one of the major reasons why I travel. I love to explore and try anything that is new to my palate.

2. Buildings and Architecture. Of course one part of exploring is checking out how different their buildings and architecture are. I love to see buildings that are unique to us and that is worth taking a photo.

3. What people are wearing. Lastly, I love to see how people dress in a different country. My favorite would be Macau and HK. They dressed up pretty well especially during winter season. Although I haven’t explored nurses who are wearing scrubs during winter there, but I’m sure, they are pretty fashionable too. Especially if you there is a urbane scrubs free shipping available online, ordering would be a breeze! I love their styles, I’m sure anyone who can order in the site who works in a hospital, would order these too.

These are mostly the things that I check when I’m in a different country. I love traveling and hopefully we get to explore more countries soon!

I always look forward to our future travels. That’s why I make sure that I make every travel as enjoyable as possible by being organized. I want to prepare a few months before so I pack months before making sure I bring everything. I saw this industrial shelving online and it looks like it will keep all my stuff before I travel. What I love about it is that I can also place our post travel things too! Every souvenir we bought from any country would be perfectly placed here for storage. I think I found a perfect way to get organized! SHELVING!

I’ve been looking for a perfect travel wallet for years now and it looks like I found the right one…

Leather document wallet with interior indexed slots, passport, ticket and other document compartments and zipped internal coin pocket.

I love all those compartments and an internal coin pocket! This travel wallet can be bought from Fabriano Boutique and yes they have an online shop! Maybe I should get one for our upcoming trips soon. We’ll see!

Check it this uber cool travel jacket that I came across the other day…

* Grabbed from www.ScotteVest.com

– 17 pockets to carry daily and travel essentials
– Exterior snap pockets and Handwarmer Pocket
– Interior pockets to secure cell phone, passport, etc.
– Dedicated lipstick and coin pockets!
– Small PadPocket™ for Kindle, Nook, or other tablet. Sizes L and up can fit an iPad
– Pink Interior Lining
– Teflon®-treated material for water and stain resistance
– Belted for flattering fit
– Personal Area Network for wire management
– Available in Antique and Onyx
– Machine Washable Poly

I love those pockets!! Since we’ve travelling for quite some time now, I know that this type of jacket would do wonders especially if you are travelling with two little kids.

If you love to travel and you got an opportunity to travel (budget, time and energy) but you are pregnant, would you still go? I would say, YES! If you are not more than 7 months pregnant, then it still is safe to travel by plane, by boat or by car. As long as you have all the stuff that you need, you are feeling well at the moment, then you should push through with your plan of traveling.

Here are the things that you must bring for that trip:

1. Swimwear would be the major issue for a pregnant woman, so don’t forget to get a maternity swimwear at duematernity.com. The maternity swim wears are so durable you can wear it on your next pregnancy! There are also a whole lot of options according to color and designs.

2. Water. Don’t forget to hydrate yoursel with water and probably healthy drinks too.

3. Scarf and Sweater. I don’t know why, but when I was pregnant, I always felt cold. It would be best to bring these to make sure that wherever you go, you would feel warm.

4. Vitamins and Supplements. The pregnant’s most important stuff would be vitamins and supplements to keep themselves healthy and strong.

5. Light weight bag. Never bring a heavy bag. Try to pack light and bring enough clothes for the trip.

Yes, it really is possible to travel even if you are pregnant. Just take care of yourself and make sure to bring these important stuff then you will definitely have a great time!