A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
Looking for a hidden escape to unwind in Bonifacio Global City? Apartment 1B x Elias BGC Taproom is a great spot if you’re in the mood for gourmet comfort food and craft beverages. This relaxed taproom offers a cozy space designed for easy evenings and casual conversations over local craft beer, ciders, mead, cocktails, and other hard drinks at an affordable price.
One of my favorite experiences aboard the Disney Adventure cruise ship as a child-free adult was hopping around the cafes and bars inspired by different Disney, Marvel, and Pixar films. It’s not every day you get to do coffee crawls and pub crawls while at sea, and the themed bars on the cruise ship were just fantastic.
Like the ship’s themed areas and main restaurants, every cafe, bar, tea salon, nightclub, and lounge featured incredibly detailed interiors, whimsical touches, and unique signature drinks referencing Disney characters and films.
Continue reading “Where to drink on the Disney Adventure cruise ship: Bars, cafes & lounges guide”The Disney Adventure, the largest ship in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet and the first to homeport in Asia, is now sailing from Singapore. While the themed areas, attractions, Broadway-style performances, and character meet-and-greets will entice families, foodies may find that the dining options alone are a good enough reason to book this cruise.
Truth be told, we were overwhelmed with the choices and ended up running around the ship like crazy, going back and forth just to decide which restaurant to eat in.
Continue reading “Disney Adventure dining: 10 things to know about the food and drinks on the cruise ship”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.
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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”Angat Buhay and the Maginhawa Food Community, supported by ASA Philippines, launched “Kusina ng Pag-asa,” a national network of community kitchens for disaster response. The program unites restaurants and community kitchens into a swift-response network, providing hot meals to communities in times of emergencies.
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.
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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.
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