It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...
Now, that you have decided to visit the Philippines for vacation or any other purpose. I will give you an advise what pasalubong (gifts) to give back home and what to buy for your family returning back abroad. If, you have relatives who are having a difficult time raising a family or financially. The best gift to give is not just money, but hand me downs. Filipino people love clothes from designer brands, leather goods and shoes. They love anything knowing it came from another country. You can always give your old phones that is no longer under your phone contract. Don't just throw it away. Filipino people can use it here as long you can put the Sim card. As long it doesn't come from the carrier Verizon. It will be useful. They can just unlock the phone and use the Sim card from the Philippines. If, your old phone are damage and has been soak in water. No problem it can be repaired for a lesser price from your country. Filipino also lo...