It’s been a while since I’ve done a travel gear list for travelers. Since I’m preparing for several trips in 2019, I’ve been on full research mode for travel accessories that would help me make the most of my travels. So I’ve compiled and updated my Go-To list of items that have served me well […]
7 Things I’ve learned from my first travel bloggers conference
At times, I still hesitate calling myself a travel blogger. When I signed up to come to TBEX North America held in Fort Lauderdale on October 29-30, 2015, it was a huge step forward for me to truly commit to the identity of being a travel blogger, and a better one at that. Just as […]
Traveling Through a Love Story
Atlanta I suppose it was fitting we met at an airport. I stood by the Avis car rental booth on a balmy summer evening at the bustling Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, with my back to the crowd of various welcoming committees standing in the arrivals area. I was going for a dramatic and demure effect. […]
Diary of a traveling fangirl
This article first appeared as a 2-part series on Inquirer.net. DIARY OF A TRAVELING FANGIRL By Tessa Mendoza Cruz I had just gotten off the tour bus in central Belfast. It was my second Game of Thrones-themed tour in the two and a half days I’ve been in the capital of Northern Ireland. I was […]
Tour of Thrones: Game of Thrones Themed Tours
Some of you may have found this blog after reading Diary of the Traveling Fangirl (Parts 1 and 2) published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer or the neat mention on Watchers on the Wall. First of all, welcome! I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the Game of Thrones Filming Locations tours that I took […]
Viajera Filipina Birthday Giveaway
It’s my last week as a 37 year old human being. Launching Viajera Filipina has been a such a learning and growing experience this past year. It serves as a wonderful intersection of my passions for travel, writing, connecting with and serving Filipinas. To express my heartfelt appreciation to you for visiting the site […]
Travel+Fashion Takeover Manila: A Post-Event Summary
The Travel+Fashion Takeover: Manila event started with a complete stranger going out on a limb and asking a girl for a date over the internet. Only, I was the stranger, Travel Fashion Girl was the girl and the date was a workshop. The Backstory Sometime in March, I was stalking Alexandra Jimenez’s Instagram feed. She […]
A BIG Thank You for your support for Travel+Fashion Takeover: Manila
Dear friends, I cannot thank you enough for being at Travel+Fashion Takeover: Manila Wednesday night. My heart is so full seeing everyone’s happy faces and hearing the laughter and the chatter! Your responses and notes on Facebook and Instagram had me floating all day at work all day (that, and the sleep deprivation, but mostly you). […]
Consider the possibilities of a travel lifestyle and location independence with The Paradise Pack
I’ll be honest, I’m still pretty wiped out from Wednesday’s workshop! I’m so happy and overwhelmed by the response 🙂 Regular programming at Viajera Filipina will start back up on Monday. But since it is Travel Video Friday, I’m posting a beyond suitable replacement for my usual short video clips The following is a link […]
Welcome to King’s Landing
With the hit HBO show Game of Thrones’ Season 5 in full swing, it has been fun to look back at our visit to the capital city of the Seven Kingdoms – King’s Landing. In real life, Dubrovnik is the considered the Jewel of the Adriatic. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one […]