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South Africa: Lion Sands Private Game Reserve

One of the hardest part of making our itinerary with A2A Safaris was choosing where to stay in Sabi Sands which has at least 21 private game reserves that were all luxurious but some were dfinitely wallet-busting so we had to choose well.

South Africa: Overnight in Johannesburg

When I think of travel to Africa the first thing that comes to mind is a safari. I’m not a big fan of animals except for my dogs but going to Africa has always been on my bucket list. It’s a continent I’ve never been to and I wanted to see the beauty in that side ofContinue reading “South Africa: Overnight in Johannesburg”

Flight Review: Cathay Pacific Manila to Johannesburg

I just came back from a trip of a lifetime to South Africa and it all started with snagging a buy 1 take 1 business class ticket on Cathay Pacific. Read my trip report.

Midori Sushi Ginza 美登利寿司

Whenever I go to Japan I always wonder where do locals go for good, affordable sushi? I finally found one place in Ginza that answered my question.

Tokyo: Lunch at Sushi Iwa Ginza 鮨いわ

Previously published on February 22, 2106. The most devastating part about losing a year of my posts were all my posts on Osaka and Tokyo. I managed to recover this one so I will start reconstruction with this which also happened to be one of my favorite sushi places in Tokyo. I highly recommend anyone going toContinue reading “Tokyo: Lunch at Sushi Iwa Ginza 鮨いわ”

Maria Louisa’s Garden Room

This was originally published on 9/28/2015. A couple of years ago anyone can eat at Maria Luisa’s Garden Room. I don’t know exactly why they changed the rules but now you have to be a member of Makati Garden Club to dine there. Thankfully one of my friends was related to a member so weContinue reading “Maria Louisa’s Garden Room”

Oedo Japanese Restaurant

This was originally published on 7/15/2015. Are you tired of all my posts about Japanese food yet? I hope not because you have to try Oedo Japanese restaurant in Banawe, Quezon City.

I’ve Been Hacked!

In case you’re wondering why my posts on this blog are so old it’s because my blog was recently hacked. I don’t know who did it or why? When I found out my heart fell but I refused to panic. The problem was I wasn’t doing site backups except for the lone backup Jenn (myContinue reading “I’ve Been Hacked!”

New Dishes at Wee Nam Kee

I’ve never eaten at Wee Nam Kee in Singapore but I think they only sell chicken and a few other dishes. In Manila they have a full menu of delicious food. It’s been a while since my last visit to their beautiful Glorietta branch and the owner Linfred told me they had new dishes so IContinue reading “New Dishes at Wee Nam Kee”

Magnum Manila at SM Aura

Can you believe I’ve never tried a Magnum Bar before I went to Magnum Manila? What better time to try this popular ice cream than at their flagship cafe in SM Aura.