On being an expat
San Diego Backyard Gem: Lake Hodges, Escondido CA
The perks of living in San Diego is pretty awesome. The weather, the beach, the food, the wine, it’s diverse landscape and accessibility to the rest of California make it ripe for local travel. You can go rock climbing in the desert or snowboarding in the mountains one day and then paddle out into the [...]
Taking a moment for The Con and all things Nerdawesome!
I am interrupting regular programming for this special PSA on the importance of nerdawesome events like The Con. Better known as San Diego Comic-Con International, the convention was founded by a Michigan born comics fan after he moved to San Diego in 1970. The original gathering was a three day event which drew 300 people. [...]
A balikbayan’s guide to an awesome food experience in the Philippines
So you haven’t been back to the Philippines in a while huh? As a balikbayan you are probably spoiled by the gastronomic delights of different cuisines abroad. You have most likely dined in gastro pubs, two star Michelin restaurants and even the latest chi chi eatery in town. So naturally your criteria for pleasing your [...]
On being Filipino
Taking a bath. #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
Most of you may already seen the Twitterverse exploding with the #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines meme. This is part of the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) campaign to encourage visitors to come to the Philippines. I think it’s a clever and viral way to do it! Come join the fun and make your own at http://www.morefunmaker.com/ Online Apply [...]
My top three favorite Christmas memories
I’ve been reminiscing about memories of Christmas past and I realize how I miss having a proper Christmas celebration. You know, the kind where you have the whole clan on Christmas Eve, dressed up in red or green getting ready for grandma’s big, sumptuous dinner. The house decked out with the latest Yuletide décor complete [...]
Wanderlust In Bohol Paradise
“Life without travel is dull.” ~The Author Our racing machine sounds like a roaring thunder on the highest gear dashing through lengthy and paved highway that connects Tagbilaran and its neighboring towns, all in the province of Bohol, Philippine Islands. The 8:00am sun has finally put itself clear after days of frequent rains in the [...]
All about travel
Travel Photo Thursday: Blast from the Travel Past
OMG. Do you remember back in the day when people still wrote on paper? I found my old journal while cleaning house last weekend and in the process found a photo of my 18 year old self along with a disgustingly sappy journal entry. I seriously don’t know what it was all about. Vancouver, Canada [...]
Seven Ways to Travel Cheaply in Hanoi, Vietnam
Guest Post by FlipNomad for POTM Hanoi is the chaotic yet charming capital city of Vietnam. Although it’s globally known as a cheap destination for all kinds of travellers, there are still a lot of creative ways on how to minimize the cost of travelling in Hanoi. Here are seven things that I think might [...]
Planning tips and survival guide for music festival getaways
Aside from writing and traveling, music plays a big role in my life. You see, international artists RARELY go to the Philippines and if they do they tend to come during the end of their careers. That’s why when I began my expat life in the U.S.A. I also began a full throttle music binge. [...]
Hi I'm Grace and I'm always on the move. Right now I am in San Diego, CA. POTM is a blog about my life in America and other adventures abroad. My mission is to show the world a unique and sometimes funny perspective on how a Filipina (Pinay) approaches the travel and expat lifestyle.
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