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
Solo Travel Diary: Day 1
I’m currently on my first solo international trip. I’ve flown alone many times to US cities in the past for continuing education classes and to meet up with friends. I’ve also gone back and forth to the Philippines by myself to visit family. But this is my first legit trip where I’m truly on my… Continue reading
Coron: Through the words and eyes of Viajera Filipina Abril
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
What to do when you get sick while traveling
When you’re planning a fun trip or, thinking about getting sick or injured is the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, illness and accidents happen. The best way to prevent the situation from going to bad to worse is to have a sensible plan. PRE TRIP Prepare the following: 1. A good medicine kit, to… Continue reading
Pros of Cons: A Beginner’s Guide to Sci-Fi Conventions
I married a true-blue sci-fi nerd. Glen has had a long-standing love affair with Star Wars, Star Trek, Iron Man, console and PC gaming, and Marvel superheroes that predates our relationship. He’s been a fan since childhood, long before it was cool and hip to be a nerd (I’d insert a certain throwback photo here to… Continue reading
38 Things I've Learned From Traveling
38 Things I’ve Learned From Traveling I recently celebrated my 38th birthday, so I thought I’d list down a random sampling of the things I’ve picked up from my travels thus far. Many of these are my personal opinions, musings and insights. Some of them are practical tips. A couple are bits and pieces of… Continue reading
Viajera Filipina Birthday Giveaway
It’s my last week as a 37 year old human being. Launching Viajera Filipina has been a such a learning and growing experience this past year. It serves as a wonderful intersection of my passions for travel, writing, connecting with and serving Filipinas. To express my heartfelt appreciation to you for visiting the site… Continue reading
9 Things To Look For When Booking Accommodations
Today’s traveler has a wealth of choices when it comes to booking accommodations for a trip. From traditional hotels to Airbnb properties and everything in between, there has been an explosion of options for where to stay during your travels. Some places are a destination and an attraction in itself. With the advent of peer… Continue reading
Genocide Memorials: History, Education and Awareness through Travel
Warning: this post contains graphic and disturbing images. Genocide is probably the farthest thing that comes to mind when one thinks about planning vacation and leisure travel. I didn’t seek it in my own travels, but somehow at some point, I find myself in standing in places that have witnessed or commemorated harrowing human suffering… Continue reading
Travel+Fashion Takeover Manila: A Post-Event Summary
The Travel+Fashion Takeover: Manila event started with a complete stranger going out on a limb and asking a girl for a date over the internet. Only, I was the stranger, Travel Fashion Girl was the girl and the date was a workshop. The Backstory Sometime in March, I was stalking Alexandra Jimenez’s Instagram feed. She… Continue reading
