Who doesn’t love the idea of a beach vacation? After a few days in Cebu, Philippines, I decided to jump on a ferry and head to nearby Bohol, a neighboring island. So how does one get to Bohol? I opted for a ferry, which I mistakenly booked online. Why was this a mistake? Because while… Read More
After taking the ferry from Manila to Iloilo, I was now ready to start exploring Iloilo. The province of Iloilo is located in the Western Visayas in the Philippines, approximately 409 miles southeast of Manila. Including Iloilo City, Iloilo had a population in 2015 of just over 2.3 million residents. While smaller than Manila, I… Read More
It’s time for me to explore more of the Philippines and this time I’m taking a Philippines ferry. While this may be a new mode of transportation for me in the Philippines, I’ve taken ferries before. I was also looking forward to being back on the water and enjoying a day at sea before my… Read More
It’s time for me to pack my bag and get out and begin exploring the Philippines. That means heading out on a few buses for many hours to get out of the city and into the countryside. Although I didn’t take one bus from point A to point B, there are buses that go direct… Read More
I arrived in the Philippines for my first visit to Manila just about two weeks ago after a flight from Boston to Toronto, Toronto to Seoul, and then Seoul to Manila. And all I can say is that I had no idea just how incredibly hot this country would be. Here are some of my… Read More
Look who had a chance to return to Bangkok? That’s right – I did. After my first visit to Bangkok, Thailand last year, I knew I had to return. I just didn’t have any idea I’d be able to this year so I’m so glad I could. Since I’m currently in the Philippines for the… Read More
After a great night at the Delaware State Fair, Danielle and I of Two Chicks and A Road Trip fame, would now make our way to Washington, DC for even more fun. I was kind of excited to visit DC and to share our country’s historic monuments and sights with Danielle. Driving to Washington, DC In… Read More
Everyone has a bucket list of some sort. Here’s a list of some of the things I feel compelled to do, which may be places I want to visit, people I want to meet, or activities I want to do. They are in no particular order and while some may be extremely broad and random… Read More
Trying something new can be a good thing, especially when it means breaking free from your predictable vacation plans. Maybe you choose the same cruise line, same cruise ship, and maybe even the same cabin when you choose to cruise. Have you considered jumping ship, so to speak? Would you try a new cruise line… Read More
Recently on our trip to Cancun my son was delayed going through Security. They put his carry on bag back through the scanner and then they took him aside to check through it. My husband and I had already gone through and we were not allowed to re-enter the secure area so all we could… Read More
