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Shore Residences: an Affordable Staycation Option in Manila
With the recent searing heat enveloping the country, those living in the metro are more exposed to extreme heat and high temperatures. One would choose to stay indoors instead of going out. Being curled up in your air-cooled room seems a much better idea. However, […]
What’s Up With TheMermaidTravels?
September. September was supposed to be Japan month. I was so looking forward to traveling again since the pandemic. My two-year old passport was aching to be stamped on, to be dirty-ed and used. Things happened, health-wise. Sad that I was unable to attend a […]
Savings Calculator: Your Partner in Managing Your Hard-earned Riches
I used to live a rather carefree life. Growing up from a not so well-off family, I have often dreamed of becoming rich and having plenty of money to spend. I would imagine shopping every weekend, or jet setting to a far-off place. Eating at […]
Mortage Calculator: Engage in Money, Fun and Games!
Who does not want to have much money right? Well, if you ask me. I do! But budgeting or simply thinking about where to spend our hard-earned money is a task that screams adulting. I guess it is just natural that we tend to (or […]
Ambling around Solenad Mall, Nuvali
Solenad Malls in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna is a well-designed mall for me. Unlike its biggest competitor, the developers of Ayala Malls surely know how to incorporate the surrounding landscape and Mother Nature in their designs. Since I opt to not travel far for now, I […]
The Almost Unreal Beauty of Palawan
It was more than two years since my last domestic trip and more than 2 1/2 years since I last rode an airplane. So when travel restrictions were eased in my country, I did not hesitate to get out of the house and pack my […]
Royal Parc Hotel Tagaytay
Royal Parc Hotel had been the perfect venue to celebrate my parents’ 43rd wedding anniversary last December 2021. We stayed for a total of three days and two nights just in time when Tagaytay’s weather was very cold. We were quite lucky to have booked […]
Buying Cars and on Why it is Not a Luxury Anymore
Budgeting our finances in times like these is a crucial skill, which I think, we need to master. Living in a time where there is a constant increase of fuel prices, good and rising unemployment, managing our funds for each of our needs is making […]
The ‘Boring’ But Essential Things You Need To Take Care Of When Travelling
Traveling provides all kinds of exciting opportunities. You’ll get the chance to travel to some incredible places, and enjoy all kinds of experiences. But while planning where you’re going to go and what you’re going to do, you also need to think about some of […]
Re-visiting Pandin Lake
After more than 2 years of leading an almost monotonous life, my friend Chie and I planned a quick getaway at our usual spot from years back. Re-visiting Lake Pandin in San Pablo, Laguna seemed a very nice idea! The image of trees and lake […]