The other day, I saw yet another online quiz that discerned in 5 questions whether a person was a tourist or a traveler. I answered my way through it, confident that my responses will confirm that I embody the characteristics of the latter. After all, I have avoided being herded around in big bus excursions,… Continue reading
A Weekend at the Blue Ridge Mountains
Before anything else: thank you for the warm reception to Viajera Filipina’s launch! This whole experience is both exciting and nerve-wracking, and we’re just getting started. I’m looking forward to producing more content that helps people make meaningful steps towards their own dream travels. This site is a work in progress, and I… Continue reading
Lift off!
Welcome, welcome! Tuloy po kayo (come on in). Flashback: When I was preparing to enter college in the mid 1990s, I wanted to study Mass Communication at the University of the Philippines. I filled out my UP College Admission Test application form, with Broadcast Communication and Journalism as my top two choices. I told… Continue reading
Being a Temporary Local with Airbnb
Airbnb has become our go-to for both local and international in the last few years. Part of the travel experience that we crave is being a temporary local and booking with Airbnb has helped us with that. Staying at houses of wonderful hosts that have been vetted and reviewed by other travelers has… Continue reading
Tips to keep your skin healthy and looking good while traveling
This week’s Travel Health and Beauty advice is from Dr. Maria Suzanne (Chai) Datuin, a Board-Certified dermatologist and Fellow of the Philippine Dermatological Society. Dr. Chai is a frequent traveler, attending conferences and workshops for continuing education, and exploring local and overseas destinations for leisure. What are your tips to keep your skin and… Continue reading
Tessa Cruz
Name of Viajera : Tessa Mendoza Cruz Age: 37 Marital/Family Status: Married, no kids Profession/Occupation: Physical therapist and writer Cities you’ve lived in: Quezon City (Philippines) and metro Atlanta Georgia (USA) City you’re currently based in: Duluth/Atlanta, Georgia Your last trip was to: New England (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont) Your next trip is to: Blue… Continue reading
[Travel Itineraries] Fall In New England
I’m sharing my travel itineraries to give you ideas for your own trip planning – where to go, what to see, where to eat, how long to spend, etc. Below is the general schedule that provides the framework of the trip. As we go, some stops are added or removed. You’ll find more details in… Continue reading
[Travel Itineraries] A Trip to the Balkans
I’m sharing my travel itineraries to give you ideas for your own trip planning – where to go, what to see, where to eat, how long to spend, etc. Below is the general schedule that provides the framework of the trip. As we go, some stops are added or removed. You’ll find more details for… Continue reading
10 Experiences that push Iceland to the top of your To-Go list
Iceland is back on the world’s radar as they experience the country’s biggest continuous volcanic eruption in centuries. Bárðarbunga is part of Iceland’s largest volcanic system and is located under Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Coupled with the havoc brought about by the 2010 eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull upon European air travel, Iceland’s reputation of being the Land of Fire… Continue reading
Discovering the Balkans: A Quick Summary
October 6 2014. Monday, 410pm London Time, currently over Northeast Canada, aboard Virgin Atlantic VS 039 en route to Chicago/Atlanta I’m coming home from 17-day trip to Eastern Europe, my first time in that part of that world. I have wanted to go to Croatia since around the start of my marriage. 9 years… Continue reading
