OSMIVA - Guide to Fun Travel

Do you believe in love at first sight? I certainly do and I am not referring to a person but with a place. I’ve seen a photo of a crescent-shaped island years ago and I just fell in love. My husband was there around 5 years ago (that’s where I l...

2 days ago

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Ilocos, Philippines in Photos: Highlights of An Ilocos Tour

Ilocos has been an amazing surprise for me. I never could’ve guessed that I’d fell in love with the beauty of the region and its gorgeous natural landscapes and rich culture. Over the years, I’ve been snubbing Ilocos not because it’s not inter...

5 days ago

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Ilocos Norte, Philippines Tourist Spots You’ll Love to See on a Road Trip

Our Ilocos Tour will not be complete without a trip to the northern province of the region: Ilocos Norte. Normally people will associate Ilocos to Vigan with its cobbled stone pathways and Kalesa. But if you move further up north, you will get...

1 week ago

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Traveling Mom

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and I couldn’t be more proud to say that I’ll be joining the ranks of all great mother’s out there who will also be celebrating. I know that at this time, a lot of you (including me) are thinking of what to bu...

2 weeks ago

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Exploring Ilocos Norte: A (Mis)Adventure at the Paoay Sand Dunes

It was around 2-3PM when we arrived in Paoay, after an hour and a half drive from Vigan in Ilocos Sur. We were determined to do at least one activity before we call it a day – we’ve been on the road since 10 PM the night before and boy I w...

2 weeks ago

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Day Use at Vista Mar Beach Resort and Country Club: An Affordable Weekend Trip to One of Mactan’s Beach Resort

If you’ve been tagging along with the blog, you’ll probably notice that I’m actually writing a series of post on our Ilocos Tour. But, ‘because summer is calling and I must heed’, I’m taking a break from the series (at least just this once) an...

3 weeks ago

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Vigan Tourist Spots You Can Visit In A Day – Exploring The Philippine’s World Heritage City

The first leg of our Ilocos Tour started with a day trip in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Vigan is a component city and capital of the province of Ilocos Sur. It’s a popular destination for those wanting to see the Philippines centuries ago when the coun...

3 weeks ago

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A Day Trip To Daranak Falls in Rizal, Philippines

After our fun hike through Masungi Georeserve, we had a few hours left to chill and relax before we needed to head back to the city. One of our options was to visit Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal. It’s becoming one of Tanay’s popular de...

4 weeks ago