One look at her Facebook account and you’ll wonder if Caroline Lontoc-Diaz found some sort of wizarding gadget that allows her to have more hours in a day than the rest of us. She’s a Preschool Director during the week, takes whimsically beautiful family portraits and teaches Children’s Yoga on the weekends. In between, she creates […]
Holiday Shopping Guide for Travelers
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and this guide lists some practical gift ideas. Whether you’re looking to get presents for the traveling folks in your life or investing on some travel gear for yourself, some of the best deals can be found around this time of year. Here’s a round up of some […]
Favorite Travel Gear
These are some of my favorite travel gear that I take on any trip lasting more than 24 hours. One of the challenging aspects of traveling is bringing the right kind of gear that will make your life out on the road little easier, comfortable and a bit more civilized, all while keeping within the […]
Tourist vs. Traveler, and why it shouldn’t matter
The other day, I saw yet another online quiz that discerned in 5 questions whether a person was a tourist or a traveler. I answered my way through it, confident that my responses will confirm that I embody the characteristics of the latter. After all, I have avoided being herded around in big bus excursions, […]
A Weekend at the Blue Ridge Mountains
Before anything else: thank you for the warm reception to Viajera Filipina’s launch! This whole experience is both exciting and nerve-wracking, and we’re just getting started. I’m looking forward to producing more content that helps people make meaningful steps towards their own dream travels. This site is a work in progress, and I […]
Lift off!
Welcome, welcome! Tuloy po kayo (come on in). Flashback: When I was preparing to enter college in the mid 1990s, I wanted to study Mass Communication at the University of the Philippines. I filled out my UP College Admission Test application form, with Broadcast Communication and Journalism as my top two choices. I told […]
Being a Temporary Local with Airbnb
Airbnb has become our go-to for both local and international in the last few years. Part of the travel experience that we crave is being a temporary local and booking with Airbnb has helped us with that. Staying at houses of wonderful hosts that have been vetted and reviewed by other travelers has […]
Tips to keep your skin healthy and looking good while traveling
This week’s Travel Health and Beauty advice is from Dr. Maria Suzanne (Chai) Datuin, a Board-Certified dermatologist and Fellow of the Philippine Dermatological Society. Dr. Chai is a frequent traveler, attending conferences and workshops for continuing education, and exploring local and overseas destinations for leisure. What are your tips to keep your skin and […]
Tessa Cruz
Name of Viajera : Tessa Mendoza Cruz Age: 37 Marital/Family Status: Married, no kids Profession/Occupation: Physical therapist and writer Cities you’ve lived in: Quezon City (Philippines) and metro Atlanta Georgia (USA) City you’re currently based in: Duluth/Atlanta, Georgia Your last trip was to: New England (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont) Your next trip is to: Blue […]
[Travel Itineraries] Fall In New England
I’m sharing my travel itineraries to give you ideas for your own trip planning – where to go, what to see, where to eat, how long to spend, etc. Below is the general schedule that provides the framework of the trip. As we go, some stops are added or removed. You’ll find more details in […]
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