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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Did you know your Samsung Earbuds has 360 Audio Feature?

Did you know your Samsung Earbuds has 360 Audio Feature? Carmina has seen floating in online in the technology news that you can have 360 Audio Feature. The way to access it is that you'll receive an Update your earbuds when you try to connect to your Samsung Android Phone. Click Update and next you know you'll hear the new changes on your Samsung Earbuds it is a new exciting way to add sound in your ears. Carmina had purchased her  Galaxy Earbuds 2  last December 2021. Carmina's Review on her Galaxy Earbuds 2 after four months using it every day they are useful and you can download the case while listening to your music on your phone being Bluetooth. Carmina stuck by only using the Galaxy Earbuds 2 and you can hear everything no matter if you move a lot and do errands in your home. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Galaxy Earbuds 2. Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Tips: How to download application from Huawei Android Phone and Access Two Facebook Accounts

Carmina was on video call helping Becky and her older sister how to add a second account on their Huawei phone. Carmina had advice Becky's sister to have a different email that is link to her first Facebook account and make sure it is not the same name when you'll create a new account. A way you don't get confused with which account is what and having a different profile picture. Hours had passed by and Carmina received a video call from Becky and her sister asking for help on how to be connected to Facebook Messenger with her second Facebook account. Carmina had asked if whether Becky's sister had a Facebook Messenger application on her phone. She said yes however it says there is an error.  The best thing to do check if your Facebook Messenger has been updated currently once a month it has a new update with new features. Make sure you have logged out from your first account before you switch over to your second account. Uninstall the Facebook Messenger on their phone ...

Do you know the main purpose to have a US Passport and Philippine Passport?

Carmina had a question from a friend asking what the main purpose having a Philippine Passport i f you already have a US Passport. Carmina had explained when you are only a US Passport carrier and you end up over staying for one year in the Philippines you'll be asked to pay for taxes upon arriving Immigration at the airport. A way to prevent paying taxes is to file for Dual Citizenship yet some people say your not required to have additional passport just along your Certificate Re-acquisition/ Retention Philippine Citizenship of with you for evidence.  In the past Carmina had problems when she was travelling leaving the Philippines sometimes the Immigration are strict asking for your Certificate Re-acquisition/ Retention Philippine Citizenship documents even if you have both passports with you. Just based on my experiences I learned to bring my original Certificate Re-acquisition/ Retention of Philippine Citizenship and copies just in case they need to keep it with them. It maybe ...