Blog of an Independent Woman
From drive-through confessions, where a priest – seated a meter away – hears a parishioner confess his sins while inside his car, to receiving holy communion in front yards, the Catholic Church has found innovative ways to engage its flock in prayer and participate in church activities amid the worldwide spread of the novel corona […]
If there is another Asian country I would be happy to live on a long time , that would be Singapore. I’ve been there a couple of times and I am in love with the dynamic and diverse lifestyle there. Why immigrate to Singapore? A survey with expats done in 2019 by one of the […]
It’s easy to see why so many people make a huge deal about their holiday plans. After all, lots of professionals only have a finite number of off days during the year. What’s more, they may only be able to afford one big trip every few months. As such, picking the right vacation destination is […]
Honestly, I’m one of those who cringe at expensive wedding preparations and inviting hundred of people to witness a couples union. Sure, we should all be proud about tying the knot with the one we promise to love for the rest of our lives, but honestly I would rather spend on a lavish honeymoon or […]
Welcome to the Philippines! Getting around the Philippines, especially in the Metro, is a bit challenging because of traffic. But with all the new roads in the making, the experience will be smoother sooner or later. The Commuter Must-Haves To help you prepare for your travel around the Philippines, here are the things […]
If you wanna say “I do” do it in Guam. I was invited for a lunch gathering with Guam Visitors Bureau Philippines recently so they can update us on what’s new in Guam. One of my takeaway after the event was, Guam is actually a great place to get married ! Why? Here’s just two […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has announced its search for candidates to join the 2020 Foreign Tourism Service Examinations (FTSE) to beef up its talent pool for its foreign offices. Interested applicants can either choose to be a Tourism Attaché or Foreign Tourism Officer depending on their qualifications. Tourism Attaché applicants should have a Master’s […]
One of the most powerful ways to experience the history and culture of a region is to visit some of their most treasured and famous religious sites, and, arguably, one the religious hotspots of the world in the Middle East. You only have to look at the sanetraveller for instance, to appreciate the wealth of opportunities […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to fall head over heels on PayMaya’s deals this month of love! From gift shopping online for your loved one to dining out at your favorite restaurant with your special someone, you can have a more exciting and lovelier Valentine’s Day celebration when you use […]
It’s a personal tradition. Go somewhere I’ve never been for my birthday or at least on my birthday month. I used to do it alone. But this year was different. I was with my love and we went to Sagada. It’s not true that Sagada is a place where broken hearts go, non-heart broken hearted […]
As we enter the new decade, Asian countries have firmly established their lead on the Henley Passport Index, the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. For the third consecutive year, Japan has secured the top spot on the index — […]
Central Luzon’s tourism industry sees brighter years ahead as world-class facilities are being built and operated within the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ). Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat emphasized the government’s vision to have a sustainable tourism industry by facilitating integrated multi-industry growth areas. “The national government is aiming for a more resilient […]