A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
As someone who grew up watching and loving Disney animated classics, sailing aboard the Disney Adventure cruise ship from Singapore felt like a fairy tale come true. Exploring the cruise line’s first-ever ship to sail in Southeast Asia made me feel like a kid again.
Looking for new travel inspiration this year? You might want to grab a copy of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026, a collection of 50 best destinations and experiences around the world for intrepid travelers for the year ahead.
Glittering blue-green waters and lush hills welcome visitors to the island of Siquijor. Formerly shrouded in stories of occult and witchcraft, Siquijor has a way of leaving travelers spellbound in a different way.
It’s been over a decade since I first visited and motorcycled solo around ‘the mystic island.’ Yet visions of the lonely tree-lined forest paths, the quiet coastal roads and empty beach coves still linger in my mind.
Continue reading “Siquijor by Scooter | Where to stay: Republika Beach Bar & Baha Bar”Rome isn’t really famous as a cycling destination compared to other European cities. The first thing that comes to mind when you think of exploring Rome on two wheels is driving the iconic Vespa rather than a traditional bicycle. My original vision of our Roman Holiday involved whizzing around ancient sites and city streets aboard the classic Italian luxury scooter.
Traveling to Europe has always been on our travel bucket list. We originally hoped to go on a European tour in May 2020 for our 10th wedding anniversary, but we all know what happened that year. In the past few years, I’ve realized that life is short and we should take the time to travel and enjoy life while we can. Fast forward four years later, and the dream came true when we finally went on our first-ever trip to Europe to 10 countries for almost a month in June 2024.
UPDATE: As of January 2025, the Philippines has 82 provinces within 18 administrative regions. In June 2024, Negros Island Region (NIR) was re-established with Siquijor transferred from Region VII. In September 2022, the province of Maguindanao was split into two. This travel guide was originally completed and written in 2019 before the split and the pandemic, but has been updated to reflect the new province and newer photos from more recent revisits.
The Philippines is made up of 82 provinces, spread out under three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanano. Currently, there are 38 provinces in Luzon, 16 in Visayas, and 28 in Mindanao. The provinces are grouped under 18 different regions based on their geographical, cultural, and ethnological characteristics.
Continue reading “Travel Guide: 82 Provinces of the Philippines”Skydiving has been at the top of my bucket list for the longest time. You may ask, why would anyone pay good money to step out of an aircraft door from thousands of feet in the air. The real question is why the hell not?
Be warned, this extreme activity is not for everyone. The build-up leading up to the actual jump can be nerve-wracking. Your mind goes on overdrive as you think of everything that could go wrong. But once you leap out of the plane, you’re overtaken by this overwhelming feeling of bliss. It’s pure zen as you freefall at 200 km/hour through the clouds. Skydiving is both exhilarating and yet so peaceful at the same time. Your whole body and mind just drifts as you plummet to the ground below at terminal velocity. You want the feeling to last forever.
Continue reading “NEW ZEALAND | Skydiving in Queenstown”SINGAPORE (10 March 2026) – The Disney Adventure welcomed its first guests, setting sail on its maiden voyage from Singapore and becoming the first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia. The ship draws on over 100 years of Disney storytelling, bringing beloved Disney, Marvel, and Pixar tales to life in brand new ways for guests in Asia.
SINGAPORE (March 4, 2026) – Disney Cruise Line welcomed its newest ship, the Disney Adventure, to its rapidly expanding fleet in a dazzling entertainment showcase that celebrated the beloved Disney stories, characters, and music that come to life onboard. The elegant artistry of the christening ceremony punctuated the introduction of the cruise line’s first ever ship to sail in Southeast Asia.
SINGAPORE (March 3, 2026) – Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, has arrived at its new home port of Singapore, making magical sea vacations more accessible than ever.
After a two-month journey around the globe, the Disney Adventure reached Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on March 3, where its arrival was greeted by a water salute and fireworks. The Disney Adventure is Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to homeport in Asia.
Continue reading “Disney Adventure cruise ship arrives in Singapore”
Is biking around Marinduque on your bucket list this 2026? Bike tours are now available for those looking for a hassle-free way to tour the island province on two wheels, with initial tour dates set for March, April and May 2026.
Iron Man himself will be christening the new Disney Cruise Line in Singapore. Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. has officially been appointed as the godparent for the Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship. The vessel will be sailing on its maiden voyage from its home port in Singapore next month.
Downey’s role as the genius, billionaire, playboy and philanthropist Tony Stark/Iron Man remains the heart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the highest-grossing film franchise of all time. His character’s cinematic journey as Iron Man culminated in Avengers: Endgame. Downey was named an official Disney Legend in 2019 and is set to star as Doctor Doom in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters Dec. 18.
Continue reading “Disney Adventure: Robert Downey Jr. to christen new Disney Cruise Line in Singapore”The Philippines was recently named one of “the best places to travel in 2026 for food lovers” by the Michelin Guide. According to the prestigious guide, Filipino food is “finally claiming its global moment,” after the inaugural Michelin Guide for Manila & Environs and Cebu 2026 was released.
While majority of the high-end Michelin awardees in Metro Manila (including the elusive starred restaurants) are located in Makati and Taguig, the guide recognized seven restaurants in Quezon City. This includes three Bib Gourmand restaurants (Morning Sun Eatery, Palm Grill and Some Thai) that offer “exceptional cuisine at attractive prices.”
Continue reading “Affordable Michelin Restaurants to try in Quezon City”Looking for a refreshing new beer to kick-off 2026? San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) just launched its newest brew, San Miguel Mango Yuzu.
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