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Carmina's review on Summit Hotel in Tacloban

Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at  Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference.  As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...

Places to Visit in the Bay Area


Every year when I have the chance to visit the Bay Area in California I would go to inexpensive places with my best friend and her family.

She would also come up with new places to explore. Either places she wants to visit or places her daughter's have been too for their field trip from their school.

Either way it gives us a chance to bond and explore places together.

Japanese Garden















 


  • Lake Merrit in Oakland





  • Laney College Flea Market
  • Address: 7th Street
  • Oakland, CA 94607
  • Open on Sunday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The entrance fee varies depending on the day you go.


Try Chamoyada a Mexican dessert made with a sweet and spicy type of shaved ice, or raspado, prepared with chamoy and mango.



Chamoyada

I went to Vietnam in San Jose to see what the place looked like. One of my friend had mentioned to me about it. My friend and family also wanted to see what was there. The food at the restaurant taste like you are in Vietnam. I can highly recommend it.



Crab Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice

Chicken

Chicken with Vegetables

Seafood Pan Noodles

Tofu with Vegetables

Soup








When you are a teen you are into animation and items coming from Japan or Korea. You are into K-Pop and other singers in the band. You don't have time to visit Japan or Korean, but what to buy their food, novelty items, clothing and etc. You can just come to this store and buy it there.






  • Berkeley and the University of Berkeley Campus













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