I have a love-hate relationship with my blogs (both this and my lifestyle blog, LovetteJam.com and now my personal finance blog, TitaRaketera.com).  If you check my blog post… Read More

Ready for revenge travel this 2023? Well, I sure am! But before we can start planning that much-awaited trip, we need to make sure we have the funds to make it happen, yes?Don't worry, savin… Read More

You may find yourself asking the question, “Should I rent or buy a house?” Renting is a great option if you’re looking for something temporary. You often hear about re… Read More

I have always dreamed of studying abroad for a master's degree. As I'm looking for scholarship opportunities, I'm checking not only the program details but also the living expenses in the ar… Read More

Let's talk about debt!A lot of people carry debt, and especially with the ongoing pandemic, many are juggling more bills than they can handle and struggling to pay them off. If you are carry… Read More

One of my favorite (yet heartbreaking) travel vlogs to make was the one about Hiroshima.  As this was towards the end of our 2-week Japan adventure, I opted to add in my personal though… Read More

I have a love-hate relationship with my blogs (both this and my lifestyle blog, LovetteJam.com).  If you check my blog post archive here, you will see that there are times when I w… Read More

Since the pandemic, I haven't been out and about as much as I wanted. I'm still daydreaming about travel. I've been thinking about Canada quite a lot, and I've been thinking about hiking. Hi… Read More

[Manila; May 14, 2021] HUAWEI has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Tourism (DOT) today to promote the Philippines' tourist destinations, arts and culture to i… Read More

Japan has been in my travel bucket list for the longest time. I have always been fascinated by how tradition and modernization seamlessly coexist in the country. You get to experience histor… Read More

It's that time of the year again! Time for the Blogafest, the annual gathering of content creators in the country! Together with the Iligan Bloggers Society fambam, we stayed at the Belmont… Read More

Sometime last year, together with the Iligan Bloggers Society fambam, we took Air Asia's inaugural flight from Cagayan de Oro City to Iloilo. Okay, out with it: WE WENT WITHOUT A FIXED… Read More

September is a culturally charged month for Iliganons. It's time for Diyandi Festival sa Iligan, a month-long cultural celebration in honor of its patron saint, St. Michael. Here's this year… Read More

It's easy to see why Taiwan is fast-growing in popularity as a travel destination. Tagged as "The Heart of Asia," Taiwan truly is a perfect destination in Asia that must not be missed. Our 4… Read More

When traveling to Mindanao, do yourself a favor:  don't forget Lanao del Norte. During a recent trip to the province with the Iligan Bloggers Society fambam, it was easy… Read More

This year turned out to be a crazy busy one for me. Not complaining though, because I loved working on the exciting things that I have been working on. But I would openly welcome opportuniti… Read More

Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons. Lessons are not always confined within the four walls of a classroom or the safe haven of home. Sometimes, random happenings in life -- like… Read More

Wide-eyed and in awe and wonder, this girl who was born and raised in a relaxed, laid-back city, roamed around City of Dreams Manila. This was the venue of Blogapalooza, an annual gathe… Read More

Together with the awesome Iligan Bloggers Society fambam, we kicked off summer 2018 with an epic Palawan trip. With its picturesque sites and beautiful people, it is no surprise that this&nb… Read More

September is a culturally charged month for Iligan City. It is when we celebrate the month-long  Diyandi Festival. One of the highlights of the festivities is the annual street dancing… Read More

Greece has always been a mainstay in my travel bucket list. I daydream about it and start making plans... because you'll never know when the universe hears your dreams.  😉 So he… Read More

It’s summer and in the Philippines, it means that it’s that time of the year when temperatures as well as the humidity begin to skyrocket. It’s also a time when the sun&rsq… Read More

We recently had a quick trip to Cagayan de Oro City. We left Iligan at about 11:00 am and we're back home at around 10:00pm. Travel time is roughly two hours each way, leaving us seven hours… Read More

CHIKAAN, one of Cebu’s best homegrown restaurants, opens its doors in Robinsons Place Iligan! It is now easy for Iliganons to taste the best of Cebuano dishes.Chikaan has been serving… Read More

Road trips with the family are always fun. Imagine traveling through Luzon with three families, it will undoubtedly be one to remember! A 5-day road trip to Luzon, the northern part of the P… Read More

ILIGAN CITY is fast becoming a foodie haven. Iligan Bloggers Society, Inc., in its effort to help promote the local food scene, conducted #EatIligan 2.0, a food appreciation tour for  I… Read More

September has always been special for Iligan City. It's a culturally charged month of Diyandi Festival. This year's celebration though is more meaningful. Despite the declaration of Martial… Read More

Strategically located within walking distance to Surigao Port, and easily accessible via a tricycle, RSY Pension House is an ideal place to stay when in the City of Island Adventur… Read More

Enhance your travel experience with the Smart World offers  Flying abroad for the ultimate getaway this summer? Level up your experience with Smart, which lets you stay online while tra… Read More

There is something exciting in having a happy mail waiting for you as you come home from a quick getaway. That is the special rush I had when a package from Personalized Passport PH welcomed… Read More

Tagged as the City of Island Adventures, Surigao City truly lives up to its name. We recently spent 3 days and 2 nights in north-easternmost tip of Mindanao island, and it was inde… Read More

Since the start of this year, we have wanted to take a break from our busy daily grind. Unfortunately, our free time rarely matched so our family vacation plans never materialized. Last week… Read More

I know, I know. I said before that Hong Kong isn't exactly at the top of my places-to-visit list. Maybe it's because it is too popular that I think it could be a little overrated. I never un… Read More

It is no secret that space is a luxury in Hong Kong. Rental rates are so high, it makes you wonder how start-up businesses survive. One thing I found out during our recent trip to the city i… Read More

During our 5-day trip to Hong Kong recently, Mini Hotel Causeway Bay was our home. Mini Hotel is a chic boutique hotel located right in the shopping district of Causeway Bay. We ch… Read More

Hong Kong is almost synonymous to 'shopping'. A visit in this vibrant city is never complete without shopping. If you want to shop like a local, you must never miss going to Dragon Centre. I… Read More

"Let's go to Hong Kong!"It wasn't really on top of our bucket list, but hey, it's Hong Kong - a popular travel destination in the Asian region. So when there was a seat sale, we just booked… Read More

Yes, you read that right. S&R Membership Shopping is giving its members a sweet treat for an entire weekend. From September 30 to October 2, S&R Cagayan de Oro will hold its Members'… Read More

Travel light. This is perhaps the most obvious, yet elusive travel tip of all. Especially for the ladies, we have kikay kits and toiletry bags to think about. Because we know we shouldn't ha… Read More

Rich Manor Pension House is a budget-friendly accommodation option located right at the heart of Cagayan de Oro City. We recently checked in for an overnight stay here last month. We chose t… Read More

Homestay Ilihan, the newest accommodation in Iligan City, can be best described as homey, warm, and very comfortable. We recently had an overnight stay here with a couple of freelancer frien… Read More

 Lake Apo in Valencia, Bukidnon is among my favorite places away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's a popular destination in Mindanao, located in a hilly area in Brgy. Guinoy… Read More

Have a laptop, will travel?The age of the mobile worker is undeniably upon us. Bloggers, freelance creatives, IT professionals, work-at-home moms, and even students who are mobile workers ha… Read More

Holy Week (also known as Semana Santa or Mahal na Araw) in the Philippines is celebrated with as much passion as we celebrate Christmas. During Holy Week, which starts on &nbs… Read More

Strategically located between uptown and downtown Cebu, and within close proximity to commercial districts, recreational venues, and tourist spots, Pacific Pensionne in Cebu City is an ideal… Read More

We Filipinos observe Holy Week with the same passion as we celebrate Christmas. Holy Week (also known as Semana Santa or Mahal na Araw) starts with Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sund… Read More

It took a while to finish off this series. I have no excuses, so I'm about to take this series to a homestretch. Here's the final installment of a 3-part series that took me 4-5 years to com… Read More

A Philippine festival is never complete without street dancing. It's no different in Iligan City."Sayaw Saulog" is the annual street dancing and merry-making event, which is the highlight of… Read More

A constant fixture in the annual celebration of Diyandi Festival is the "Taboan sa Iligan." It opens every first week of September and lasts until the first week of October. This year… Read More

One of the highlights of this year's Diyandi Festival celebration is the 'Kasadya sa Tartanilya.' It is a parade of decorated and lighted tartanilyas (or horse-drawn carriages) in the city… Read More

September has always been special for my hometown, Iligan City.  As soon as August arrives, Iliganons start to buzz about plans for the month-long celebration of Diyandi Festival … Read More

It took a great deal of brainstorming, months of careful planning, and a whole bunch of passion to make it happen.  All those week upon week of meetings, throwing emails back and forth… Read More

Clean, chic, comfortable, and convenient -- that pretty much summarizes Travelers Pod in Cagayan de Oro City.  Located at G/F Gateway Tower Building within Limketkai Complex… Read More

“As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?”― Cassandra Clare, City of AshesIt's rainy season once again. Rainy afternoons and gloomy morn… Read More

September is a culturally charged month for Iliganons. It's time for Diyandi Festival sa Iligan, a month-long cultural celebration in honor of its patron saint, St. Michael.One of the h… Read More

For most of us, we get some souvenir items for our friends and family members back home whenever we travel. Perhaps it's our way of saying our thoughts are with them, even when we were away… Read More

#TravelMindanao:  30 days. 8 provinces. 1 island.How does that idea sound to you? Ambitious? Crazy? Borderline delusional?For these 8 travelers, of course not! It's a sound plan. And we… Read More

There's just something about old buildings -- something special that transports you to a different era, a different time in history, a different way of living. Facade of Benjamin S. Andrada… Read More

Fact: Filipinos love to eat no matter what.  That's probably why wherever your travels take you in our 7,107 islands,there's sure to be a gastronomic treat waiting to happen.  It's… Read More

One of my favorite highlights in every festival is the street dancing competition.  Last June 9, Hudyaka 2012, the provincial tourism event of Zamboanga del Norte (fondly called by… Read More

On a recent trip to Dipolog City, we marveled at the glorious sunrise and sunset. Here's how to get to Baybay Galas (for sunrise) and Boulevard (for sunset).Baybay GalasRestreto Inn (Minao… Read More

Cebu City celebrated its annual Social Media Day last June 30, 2013. The annual event was launched by Mashable in 2010 as a way to recognize the digital revolution happening in this day and… Read More

One thing I love about Iligan City is its laid-back feel intertwined with the comforts of modern living -- even right within the "city proper." It has a fun mix of modern and old, urban and… Read More

What’s one thing you can't leave home without?Me? My prescription eyeglasses! I can't leave home without it. I can no longer see objects far away, and I get terrible headaches and… Read More

There are two brief moments in the 24 hours of each day that give us a sneak peek of the bigger story of our lives. It's the time of day when we experience calm, peace, and serenity; when we… Read More

I slept with a very happy tummy last night!   We checked out PAGANA, A Taste of Iligan and had an enjoyable sumptuous dinner.  Pagana, the official food and drink festiva… Read More

An Ayala-owned mall will open its doors to the public come Friday, November 9, 2012. Centrio, located in the heart of Cagayan de Oro City — along Capt. Vicente… Read More

Accommodation is perhaps one of the biggest costs travelers consider when planning a trip. Whether it's for a luxurious rest-and-relaxation staycation, a quick weekend getaway, or a mid… Read More

It was early in October when I declared that "Christmas came early for me this year."  It started one early morning with a surprise email from Nescafe Philippines, informing m… Read More

Tinago Falls is definitely one of the MUST-SEE sights of the Philippines. Hidden within a ravine, one has to descend approximately 400 steps of stony staircase to see and swim in this incred… Read More

Whenever we travel, souvenir stopovers are always part of the itinerary.  We shop for pasalubong* for our friends and family.  This is perhaps one of the most widely prac… Read More