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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

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...
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Archcafe Authentic Vietnamese Coffee Coconut Cappuccino made in Vietnam

Carmina was running out of instant coffee. She wanted to venture and try something new missing her coconut coffee. Carmina went off looking online at Shopee Philippines. Carmina found Archcafe Authentic Vietnamese Coffee Coconut Cappuccino made in Vietnam sold at  Noshers  for one box of 12 sticks 237.00 ($4.23) pesos being on sale regular price sold for PHP 249.00 ($4.45) not including shipping and handling. Nutrition Facts: Carmina's Review: Archcafe Authentic Vietnamese Coffee Coconut Cappuccino made in Vietnam can taste the coconut in your coffee not too sweet just right for me. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click subscribe for free. Thank you for your support!
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Carmina's Experience Ordering In Person at Soy & Bean

It is Carmina's first time ordering at Soy & Bean in person located at the food court inside Robinson's Magnolia. Mom Violy was craving for classic taho to bring back home. In reality it is difficult to decide what you would like to purchase too many in front of you when not use to it being at home most of the time. It can be over whelming at first later you can get use too going outside placing your order. Carmina decided to try something new she had ordered a Dessert Bowl of Almond and Grass Jelly for PHP 120.00 ($2.14) includes with soy milk and brown sugar syrup in individual plastic containers. After placing her order she had notice Soy & Bean have other products one day Carmina will go back to try the Soy Quenchers for PHP 99.00 ($1.77)16oz. Carmina has tried several products sold by Soy & Bean through via-Grab Food. Here is my list for you to read with links to click: Ube Taho Almond Lychee Soy Pudding Soy Chips Barbecue Flavored Buko Pandan Taho, Blueberry T...
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Mom Violy and Carmina Entered inside Santis Delicatessen in Robinsons Magnolia

Mom Violy pointed out that this is where her friends purchase their ingredients at Santis Delicatessen. Carmina said why not walk inside and see if she wanted to purchase anything. Santis Delicatessen reminded a similar place in California in San Francisco when she went to a deli with Joanie. Carmina was walking inside and decided to take photos inside. Carmina notice they have pre-made sandwiches that you can purchase for PHP 280.00 ($5.00). Carmina decided to try their turkey sandwich on rye bread. Turkey sandwich has everything inside having it for my dinner. Carmina got full eating the turkey sandwich just in case you would like to visit  Santis Delicatessen  and missing Swiss food can be purchase there. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!  
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How to Apply for Philippine Identification System Card

Carmina was just passing by saw there is a stall to apply for a Philippine Identification System Card. Carmina went to check what the requirements while taking to the employee at the table. Too bad Carmina didn't have any identification with her yet she approached Mom Violy if she would like to apply for one. Mom Violy had identification to turn in to present to them. Carmina asked for an application from Mom Violy to fill up at the table and chair. There wasn't that many people inside giving a quick time to finish it. After ten minutes you'll given back your application form with papers given to you the Philippine Identification System Card will be mail to your mailing address given to them. To read more on  Philippine Identification System  click on the link given. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Philippine Identification System Card. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your suppor...
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Mom Violy's Favorite Kaya Korean Restaurant

Mom Violy was telling her there was a Korean restaurant she use to dine out with her best friend Nora along time ago. Mom Violy could only remember it was located in Makati. Mom Violy called up Joy the daughter of Nora to find out the name of the Korean restaurant. Carmina found out that  Kaya Korean Restaurant  is branch out where Mom Violy was able to dine in with Elle when she was staying at the New World Makati Hotel. Since Carmina wasn't able to dine in with Elle during her visit Mom Violy wanted Carmina to try it at a different branch. Carmina found out there was one located same area where Mom Violy did her DFA Robinsons Magnolia. We had waited for Kaya Korean Restaurant to open being the first one to enter. Carmina had a chance to take picture of the location and menu. Appetizers Mom Violy ordered her favorite Kalbi Jim (Korean Beef Stew) for PHP 370.00 ($6.61). Carmina added Fried Rice PHP 200.00 ($3.57) and Japchae PHP 290.00 ($5.18) to our meal. Carmina took a pictu...
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