Baby-Friendly Beach Holiday at Shangri-La Mactan Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan Cebu: Baby-Friendly Luxury Resort in the Philippines

What better way to celebrate almost 3 months of parenthood than a well-deserved beach holiday at the Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu? Since our baby girl’s name Reyna means queen in Tagalog, it only made sense to make the Philippines her first travel destination. Cebu is the perfect place to start, as this popular destination in …

Daku Island Boodle Fight

Siargao Island Guide: Must-Visit Sights, Beaches, Restaurants, Bars & More for First Timers

The Philippines is a country comprised of over 7,000 islands, and while destinations like Boracay, Palawan and Cebu are internationally well-known, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Siargao before. Even as a 100% Filipina who grew up surrounded by Filipinos, I only learned about Siargao from my non-Filipino friends when I moved to …

Siago Beach Resort Corned Beef Silog

Where to Eat in Siargao: Best Restaurants, Cafes & Food Shacks

Siargao may be best known for its surfing and natural wonders, but it’s quickly become a destination for some of the Philippines’ best dining. Unlike many beach destinations where good restaurants can be few and far between or grossly overpriced, Siargao just has so many great places to eat that we didn’t even make it …