On Turning 25

THIS TIME LAST YEAR, I was engaged and giving my all at work. Today, I just came back from a 2-day vacation in Boracay and had dinner with my husband and 16 members of his immediate family and in-laws. I'm also about to start my new job. What 365 days can do!  

There's a certain dread about growing another year older. But that's never the case for me. When I was younger, I was too emotional and afraid. My teenage years were turbulent. I find that with age, I feel more daring and stable. I'm slowly caring less of what others think. It's great to be 25! Here are some of my favorite photos from my birthday:

Lobster birthday dinner in Boracay's Talipapa

At Puca Beach

Crystal Cove's first cave

3 days before my birthday, we hosted a Mexican dinner for friends & family

Many thanks especially to Jovi, who is the best husband one could ever hope for.

Here's a very special video I made quickly to summarise my Boracay birthday celebration on April 16th and my Mexican party with my friends in Cebu on April 13th. Many thanks to those who had been part of my past year. Cheers to the new one!

7 Days With Family In Oahu, Hawaii

THIS BLOG IS DIFFERENT than my other ones because family hosted us in Honolulu. Out of the short 7-days we were there, my husband and I spent the most time in Alamoana, the biggest outdoor shopping mall in the US. We went on hikes, sightseeing tours and ate lots fresh Hawaiian Poke Ahi Tuna.

10 Fantastic Experiences In My Solo Trip To Surigao Del Norte

HERE ARE MY TOP 10 fantastic experiences traveling solo to Surigao Del Norte for 3 Nights/2 Days.

What To Do In Siargao, Philippines

MOST BLOGS I READ ABOUT SIARGAO have travel budgets around 4K per person. But my husband and I wanted to make the most out of our experience in Surigao Del Norte, so we stayed for 5 nights and 6 days. I prefer to travel slowly anyway, taking time to enjoy our destination and let days unfold on their own. [Read: 5 Days Kauai, Hawaii: Things To See And Do]