Another round of Secrets visits for celebrate my hubby’s birthday. We were upgraded in all, but one. We upgraded to Platinum membership, but, maybe will rescind the membership, depending on their promotions. First visit was in Secrets the Vine: tall building , compact, very classy area and friendly people. Then, we go to Secrets Akumal, […]
Read More2024 Election: Republikkkans won!
The much dreaded election result in 2024. The Republikkkans won. They are akin to the Taliban in Afghanistan. the poorly educated, the religious idiots, educated fools and the greedy bastards. Trump won, but everyone lost to their delusion that the prices of goods will come down or their salaries will be better, or immigration will […]
Read MoreEcuador and Galapagos
It has been my wish to visit Galapagos as the seat of the “theory of evolution and natural selection,” by Charles Darwin. The flora, fauna and geographical wonders did not disappoint. Our adventure was flawless, because we have the best local travel company based in Galapagos called “Come to Galapagos”. Enjoy a few of my […]
Read MoreIguazu Falls, Brazil – my 75th Country.
I always wanted to see Iguazu Falls since time immemorial. I just fulfilled my wish this month. Enjoy the views from both sides: Brazil and Argentina. Been to Argentina and Chile in Dec 2018, just added these countries since I was already there with a new travel buddy. of man-made world’s wonders Gran Torre Costanera.
Read MoreEcuador and Amazon
I always wanted to go to Amazon and experience the rainforest cloud forest and the rustic way of life. Waterfalls and volcanoes abound in Ecuador. Enjoy the photos. I’m privileged enough to go back to South America this year.
Read MoreKamala Harris: The true anti-Trump
My thoughts have been captured by Cristina DC Pastor, founder and journalist of The Fil-Am, online magazine for Fil-Ams in NY, NJ and beyond. // Marissa Torres-Langseth, retired nurse-practitioner, said Harris is “free from bigotry and enforces equality in all human life forms.” “As a legal immigrant myself, now, with dual Filipino American citizenship, we […]
Read MoreRhine River Get-away with Viking Tialfi with Extensions in Photos
Finally, the much awaited river cruise in Rhine From Netherlands to Germany, France, Switzerland with extensions to Italy (Italian lakes and Milan) Tried the Jet blue mint studio, only 2 on each plane. at Excelsior Gallia going back to NYC
Read MoreSecrets Aura, Cozumel Mexico, A UVC collection
Been to Cozumel as a cruise stop years ago. Just want to see the island again to celebrate my birthday. So, we booked our premier week as UVC Silver Members in Secrets Aura. Big mistake, the resort is nice enough to be called Secrets, but failed to impress me and my hubby. The food was […]
Read MoreJapan and S.Korea via Celebrity Millennium
Cruising for the very first time with Celebrity Millennium. I can say it was the same as Princess Cruises , but we are on a skysuite and visit the topnotch restaurant Luminae. All good for the price we paid. Japan is my 71st country and a glimpse of S. Korea for my 72nd. We were […]
Read MoreGuadeloupe- the 70th country I visited
Guadeloupe is an archipelago of more than 12 islands, as well as islets and rocks situated where the northeastern Caribbean Sea meets the western Atlantic Ocean.[4] It is located in the Leeward Islands in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles, a partly volcanic island arc. To the north lie Antigua and Barbuda and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat, with Dominica lying to the south. (copied and pasted only) This […]
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