A Weekend Guide to Avila, California

avila california

Getting the Blues never felt so good…  As autumn season has just began, we opt to visit the California coast as many times as possible. One of our favorite places to stay at the coast is Avila Beach.  From the local freshness of California specialties to its warm sandy beaches, you might want to stay […]

A Two Week American Southwest Road Trip

AMERICAN SOUTHWEST ROAD TRIP

American Southwest or Southwestern United States is one of the most stunning road trips that I have done in my life. Geographically, it comprises with 6 states: Arizona, New Mexico, with parts of California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.  The American southwest captures the highlights of canyons, exceptional mix of red rock views, Monument […]

10 Best Travel Toys for Kids on Airplanes

10 BEST TRAVEL TOYS

How do you keep your kids entertained on a long hour flight? Screaming babies and toddlers are the worst nightmares a parent could ever think of. When we flew back in the Philippines with our eldest, he was super easy that I did not think of toys to keep him busy or entertained.  Things changed […]

2 Week Southern States Family Road Trip

SOUTHERN USA ROAD TRIP

We just got back from our recent visit to the southern part of the US, and it was incredible.  Our trip started from Los Angeles, California to Orlando, Florida via plane.  We then had a two-week road trip and drove north through Northern Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and ended in North Carolina. We traveled along […]

Tips for Visiting Solvang, California

TIPS FOR VISITING SOLVANG 1

Solvang, California, is known for its authentic Scandinavian culture and hospitality.  A Danish getaway without a passport needed.  During our weekend visit to the Central Coast of California, we spent a day exploring one of the top-rated vacation destinations in North America. The interesting buildings in Solvang are lined with Denmark’s farm-style architecture. They have […]

TIPS for Visiting Sta Barbara Zoo

TIPS FOR VISITING STA BARBARA ZOO

Our visit to Santa Barbara Zoo was spontaneous.  We recently took a quick trip for our wedding anniversary and I hardly got the chance to any research on the place.  However, when I checked on things to do around the Central California Coast with kids, the Zoo was one of them.  We were so hyped […]

Expecting Baby Number 2

GENDER REVEAL IDEA

It’s been a week since we went to my scheduled prenatal exam and now know what we are having.  It is exciting and overwhelming.  Most of our family and friends are excited as well to know what’ll be the gender of the next baby. While it is obvious that we like to share our family […]

Blossoms in Bakersfield

BLOSSOMS IN BAKERSFIELD

It is the time of the year again when the awakening of new life starts to bud. Spring is finally in the air.  I just love that “ahh” moment as you open the window to let the fresh puff of breeze come in the room and the sun starts slightly peaking in. While Autumn is […]

Things to do and see in Ventura County

California is always amazing no matter where you go.  Its beauty stands out in the diversity of the things that you discover as you go along. Whether go up to the mountains, explore the desert or cruise the city or beach, California has always something to offer for everybody. After our last trip we had […]

10 Things To do in Trinidad, California

10 THINGS TO DO IN TRINIDAD CA

From the enthralling coastal lagoons to the dense Redwood Forest, there is no place as laid-back as life could be when you venture in Trinidad, California.  Nestled on the northern coast of California and facing the Pacific Ocean, this village is packed with a sense of wonder. It was a beautiful week of Thanksgiving when […]