Our First Day in Shenzhen: Chaos, Train, and Chopsticks
When you travel with a toddler, a camera, and zero sleep… you don’t just make memories, you survive them. 😂 Our first full day in Shenzhen was exactly that: beautifully chaotic. And yep, this was the start of our big mission to attend the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, but first, food, trains, and more food. […]
How do mixed insects taste like? A Night in Bangkok with a Crunchy Surprise
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to snack on crunchy grasshoppers, juicy silkworms, and other crawling little things, welcome to our weirdest, wildest family dinner yet 🤯 This was our first night in Bangkok after a long day of traveling from Davao to Singapore and finally to Thailand. And yes, we really did it, […]
Hong Kong Disney Hollywood Hotel Stay Review
If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up in a Disney-themed hotel surrounded by Mickey, Donald, and all the feels of your childhood, girl, this one’s for you! Last September 22, 2024, we finally got to stay a night at Disney’s Hollywood Hotel inside Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and let me tell you, it was every […]
The Country Most Filipinos Visit First. Guess Where Is It?
Guess which country it is? Yep, Hong Kong! 🇭🇰 It’s basically the starter pack for most Filipino travelers. And in the same year as our very first DIY international trip (2024, you’re iconic), we made another one happen, a spontaneous summer trip in September! As always, we traveled as a family: me, Noah, and our […]
Lessons from Our First International Family Trip to Taiwan
Our honest reflections after our first DIY international travel as a Filipino family—what worked, what surprised us, and why we’re already dreaming of the next one! When we boarded that plane from Davao to Manila to Taiwan, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. We were excited, nervous, overwhelmed, and totally ready to make memories. […]
Best Places to Visit with the Taipei Fun Pass: Our Family’s DIY Adventure
Wondering if the Taipei Fun Pass is worth it? Here’s how we explored Taiwan’s top attractions—from zoos to gondolas and more—using the 3-day unlimited pass! One of the best decisions we made on this trip? Getting the Taipei Fun Pass. Seriously, it saved us time, money, and so much mental energy. (Gurl, ang hirap mag-budget […]
Taiwan Spring Travel Guide for Filipinos: Weather, Culture & Surprises
Visiting Taiwan in spring? Here’s what to expect—from surprisingly cold weather to cultural differences that caught our Filipino family off guard! When we booked our trip for March, I kept telling myself, “Spring naman na, it won’t be that cold.” Spoiler alert: it was. (As in, giniginaw kami buong stay haha.) Expectations vs. Reality: Taiwan’s […]
What It’s Like Staying in Taoyuan, Taiwan + First-Time Commuting with a Toddler
Staying in Taoyuan? Here’s what our hotel experience was like plus real stories of commuting with a toddler in Taiwan’s MRT system as first-time travelers. After the whole midnight hotel mix-up (yes, still laughing—pero half traumatised lol), we finally made it to our real home for the week: LeRoom Hotel in Taoyuan. Not exactly a […]
A Miracle for Our Tito Jessie: From CKD Stage 5 to Healing Beyond Belief
You might remember our blog post last February—about our dear uncle, Jessie Boy (aka Tito Jessie or Uncle Jesus), a 56-year-old with Down syndrome, who was battling Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease. It was one of the hardest stories I’ve ever had to write. Back then, we were all preparing for the worst. Doctors told […]
Special Uncle Jesus
This is our uncle, Jesus “Jessie Boy” Apita Jr. He was named after his late father, Mamay Hesus, and probably after the Lord’s name—which may sound holy. 🤔😅 My mom has eight siblings. She’s the youngest, while Uncle Jessie is the second youngest. Uncle Jessie Boy is close to my heart because we grew up […]