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Watching Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Melbourne
I love the Harry Potter series, and I am always looking forward to new and exciting things that author J.K. Rowling comes up with. As soon as it was announced that the 2-part play Harry Potter and the...
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Pasalubong shopping at Don Quijote
[UPDATE 30 AUGUST 2022] Don Quijote has a new Discount Coupon! The Yokoso Coupon has been discontinued since March 31, 2022. The coupon is not valid anymore. If you’ve just started planning your first...
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What’s in my bag?
While this isn’t a sponsored or paid post, this post does have affiliate links. I earn a commission if you buy a product using those links. Over the years, my traveling style has changed. I’m no...
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Airbnb Stays in Makati
Airbnb is a popular alternative to hotels and hostels for travelers all over the world. Personally, I like staying in Airbnb properties, because it has a lot more character, and while it’s not as...
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Airbnb Stays in Metro Manila
Most of my Airbnb stays in Manila are in Makati City (mainly in or near Legazpi Village, because I’m a big fan of the Legazpi Sunday Market and not a fan of waking up early to commute), but I have...
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Airbnb Stays in the Philippines
Admittedly, I mainly use Airbnb when I don’t want to suffer through Manila traffic, but I have stayed at some unique stays outside of Manila too! Click on the property name to see its listing on...
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Airbnb Stays Overseas
I first sign up for Airbnb almost 10 years ago, when I was still traveling frequently overseas. There’s not as many Airbnb properties in the Philippines yet, so we use Airbnb as an alternative to look...
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Win prizes at the Don Quijote Booth at the PTAA Travel Tour Expo 2020!
The PTAA Travel Tour Expo is happening right now at the SMX Manila. This three-day expo is from February 7-9, 2020, 9:30 am to 7:00 pm (6:00 pm on Sunday). The admission fee is Php 70, Php 50 for...
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Years ago, I was asked to speak at a Belle de Jour event that focused on travel. Many of the participants have not tried solo travel before, so they were raising their concerns and asking my opinion....
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14 Years of Just Wandering
It seems just like yesterday that I wrote about the blog turning 11 years. Here we are, three years later, still wandering, but not quite the same way as before. In 2018 I registered Just Wandering...
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15 years and still wandering
It’s been more than a year since this pandemic started. I can’t say it’s been more than a year since I last traveled, but it’s been a while. Back in February when the new cases seemed to be tapering...
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Is it time to staycation?
I have been stuck in Manila since the whole country has been put under community quarantine in March 2020. Several variations of the quarantine have come and gone and I’m still here. Though I have...
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Don Quijote discount coupons are back!
With Japan slowly reopening to foreign tourists, Don Quijote has introduced a new discount coupon. Don Quijote offers an additional 5% off on top of the 10% tax-free when you shop as a tourist in...
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Use Gcash when you shop at Don Quijote in Japan!
Heading to Japan soon? Load up your Gcash because you can now use your Gcash to pay when you shop at any Don Quijote stores in Japan! This is made possible with the Alipay+ payment system. Open your...
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It’s now easier to shop tax-free at Don Quijote!
With the removal of travel restrictions in Japan, the Japanese government has introduced the Visit Japan Web, a service for smooth arrival procedures at the airport. With this service, you can...
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