International Travels, Travel Tips, Museum and Theme Parks, New Zealand

The Land of the Long White Cloud – Movies Filmed in New Zealand

Aside from the very obvious fact that The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogies are filmed in New Zealand, here are the other movies that mesmerized viewers with the stunning landscapes but I bet they probably didn't know they're looking at New Zealand (as was I, in some movies). We've been there twice ourselves,… Continue reading The Land of the Long White Cloud – Movies Filmed in New Zealand

International Travels, Travel Tips, New Zealand

Getting Married in New Zealand – Steps, Requirements, Essentials

We got married! In Queenstown, New Zealand, no less. When we posted photos on Facebook, some of my friends have been messaging me non-stop to not only congratulate me, but mostly to ask how we got married in New Zealand. This post is for all partners - man and woman, man and man, woman and… Continue reading Getting Married in New Zealand – Steps, Requirements, Essentials

Travel Tips

Useful Tips When Traveling With Parents / Elder Relatives

My mother has been, for a little while prior to the trip, making efforts to subtly tell me that she wants to go outside of the country. She's been to quite a few places within the country and wanted to level up. If you think about it, my being a jack of all trades and… Continue reading Useful Tips When Traveling With Parents / Elder Relatives

International Travels, Travel Tips

My CebuPacific Story: 8 International Destinations In Three Years

Their slogan is right. It's time every Juan flies. 4 years ago I wouldn't have imagined spending a weekend in Australia, my birthday in Japan, our anniversary in China, Thailand and Cambodia, new year in Taiwan and a weekend with my mother and Mary in Hong Kong and Macau (as a Mothers' Day gift), all in… Continue reading My CebuPacific Story: 8 International Destinations In Three Years

International Travels, Philippines, Travel Tips

DIY or Packaged Tour: Deciding Factors For Different Travelers

“By 2020, 320 million international trips are expected to be made by youth travelers each year, a staggering 47% increase from 217 million in 2013,” David Chapman, director general for World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation said in his report (source: Forbes.com). These days, we have tons of travel groups that we can join for free… Continue reading DIY or Packaged Tour: Deciding Factors For Different Travelers