Hello! I am Bin, a full-time mom of three wonderful kids, and a part-time traveler who’s been to 29 countries and 22 states in the USA. At an early age, reading was one of my favorite hobbies, which led me to my love for travel. Through reading novels, I started imagining going to places long […]
Lapland, A Dream Come True
Lapland is known for its vast subarctic wilderness, ski resorts, and natural phenomena like the midnight sun and the Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights. It is Finland’s northernmost region. Coming from a tropical country like Philippines, I didn’t know what to expect as it was my first time to visit Finland. I find Finland […]
Why I Love Staycations
I admit, I am someone who’s addicted to staycations. I define it as a vacation either spent at home or at local hotels. This means staying up and waking up late, taking time to relax and enjoying room service! My kids and I love to do this every once in a while, or sometimes with […]
Travel Essentials in My Bag I Can’t Live Without Part II
I really want to be comfortable whenever I travel. Here are some small things that we usually take for granted that can be helpful and practical to have when we go on trips. Travel Essentials In My Bag I can’t Live Without Part Two. 1. Collapsible bottle – I don’t actually use this for drinking […]
How To Avoid Getting Broke After Traveling
Traveling is fun until your bills arrive and you realize you’ve spent so much money and find yourself broke. This has happened to me too. For travel fanatics like me, here are some tips to avoid getting broke after traveling : 1. Do not spend too much on taxi or cab rides. Walking is good […]
They say that in order to enjoy traveling, we should travel with the people we love and like. Sometimes, traveling can be stressful and it can bring out the worst in people. I feel truly blessed to be able to travel at least once a year with my 4 best friends who happen to be […]
Having a bucket list of places to see and things to do will inspire you more to look forward to living life. Sometimes we are too busy working that we tend to neglect our health too. Don’t get me wrong here, money has its role to play and we need it not only to survive […]
The thought of my child wanting to have a first solo travel is very daunting to me. But as a traveler, I really have to set aside my worries and fears. I would like them to see the world out there on their own as I have done a few times. I believe that to […]
What to Wear When Traveling
Looking good and wearing the right and appropriate clothes are my biggest dilemmas when I travel. I usually prepare the clothes I will pack at least a week before my trip. I used to bring clothes based on comfortability, without putting so much effort on fashion and if they were instagram worthy or vice-versa. As […]
Habits That Are Helpful When Traveling
As I travel, I develop habits which I find helpful and practical. These habits have saved me time, money and they have kept me safe. Before I Leave Home – I photocopy and screen shot from my cellphone my passport, visa, driver’s license and put them all in my bag. I make sure that I have […]
My Top 8 Places to Visit in the Philippines
Traveling used to be a luxury for most of us; but now a lot of people have included traveling as one of their top priorities in life. I am not proud to say this, but before I started exploring my own country, Philippines, I have first visited other countries like USA, Hongkong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia […]