Ms. Meeting Adventures

I finally came to a realization that I have to pack light when traveling. My recent trip to Bulgaria made me carry a 21kg luggage filled with winter clothes to layer and some pieces of clothes for partying and fancy occasions. This also includes 2 pairs of footwear-- heels for fancy dates, parties and social gatherings and black winter boots for the thick snow. Well, of course, I had to do everything that I can to keep warm, right? But guess what? Half of the clothes that I brought with me were untouched!  I dragged a freaking 21kg luggage to the other side of the world only to find out that I was packing unimportant things in there! WOW! shookt!

Alas! I can finally tick-off skiing from my bucket list. Not that my skiing skills are something to be proud of but this winter activity has been on my list for a long time already. This tropical girl, born under the sun, finally got her hands on these skiing gears and that, my friend, is something that I can rejoice-- for now. For the skills? Well, I guess I can improve that later on.

Traveling from the Philippines all the way to Bulgaria sounds like a crazy decision to some but for me, it's an adventure that will last a lifetime. Two weeks was not enough to entirely discover Bulgaria but it's enough to make me fall in love with its people and culture. I can't believe Filipinos are skipping this in their travel plans.

Getting a Bulgarian visa is not that common for travelers because anyone who has a Schengen visa, which is a more popular one, can enter this Southeast European country with it. If you're someone who needs a Bulgarian visa or you're simply curious how I got mine, here's a not-so-long post that can give you some information.

Can you feel the chills? No! It's not his heart that's as cold as ice, but it's definitely the cool December air serving as a gentle reminder that Christmas is just around the corner! But whether it's the cool December air or the heart of your ex-lover that's giving you chills, I know a place where you can warm yourself and satisfy your appetite.

If you happen to be in Zaltbommel or any nearby towns and you're looking for a decent hotel with luxurious treats, Van der Valk Hotel in Zaltbommel is a perfect find. Located on the outskirts of Amsterdam, this hotel has a peaceful and calm neighborhood which gives you a break from busy tourists and backpackers. 

Before we ended our short Dumaguete trip, we dined at Jo's Chicken Inato located in Silliman Avenue. We were all very hungry that time...

Netherlands is one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. Regardless if you’re up for a week-long excursion in Germany or you’re in the middle of your Eurotrip, a side trip to the Netherlands is always a must in your itinerary. Who would dare to skip sight-seeing rows of beautiful tulips, cruising the long rivers, and enjoying an afternoon with freshly made stroopwafels? I’m not sure about you but skipping these off my list is unforgivable. Aside from that, there’s definitely more to this kingdom than these wonderful travel gems.

Dumaguete City houses different activities for backpackers and tourists. From an adventurous and energy-draining activity like swimming with the sea turtles in Apo Island to a more relaxed sunset watching in Rizal Boulevard, the "City of Gentle People" has our back. Moreover, Dumaguete is also a nice place for a food trip and one of the most popular diners in the heart of the city is Gabby's Bistro.

Dumaguete City is quite popular as the perfect place to chill out and unwind from the stressful metropolis traffic. But apart from the laidback vibes of the city, it also opens doors for adventure seekers like scuba divers where they can explore the rich marine life in Apo Island. However, the waters of Apo Island is not only restricted for professional divers and underwater daredevils. Swimming with sea turtles or pawikan is also possible even for the frustrated swimmers like me.