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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...

Carmina's Favorite White Puto from Pinay Decena's Concept Store

Hunger strikes and being around a lot of shopping area with Mom Violy. Carmina decided to roam around  Robinsons Magnolia  at the lower level. The food court is located at walking around finding a stall of Filipino desserts. I came around finding my favorite white puto that are sold for PHP 100.00 ($1.79). White Puto is really soft and so many in one plastic container. Really worth the price and I also bought a pack for Mom Violy from  Pinay Decena's Concept Store . NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Date with Mom Violy at II Terrazzo Shopping Mall in Quezon City

One time Carmina had ordered from  Omakase  in the branch of Tomas Morato for Mom Violy. She really liked the food how it was cooked. Mom Violy wanted to dine inside this time around at Omakase located inside  IlTerrazzo  Shopping Mall. It is our first time entering inside the shopping mall with a lot of other restaurants. Mom Violy had ordered her favorite Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box. Family member had ordered solo meals of Salmon with Garlic Rice and Chicken Teriyaki. I had ordered Beef Sukiyaki for my meal which it is was enough to share with everyone. Mom Violy also bought carabao milk from Mr. Moo. There are also shops of clothing on the main entrance. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Vina's Dried Fish from Oliver inside Farmers Market, Cubao

Carmina had a date with her mother Mom Violy who wanted to buy some fresh silanes Tinapa which are smoked fish. Once a week Mom Violy goes to Farmers Market when she feels like buying her grocery. Mom Violy wanted to find a different store and came across with the first store we found. Vina's sells assorted dried fish where anyone into Filipino dried fish can come across a variety in what you want to make a meal. Mom Violy was able to buy 1/4 for PHP 100.00 ($1.79) to find out what it would taste when she goes home. Carmina was busy taking a pictures and video just in case you want to come and purchase your own having an ideal what Oliver sells at  Vina's Dried Fish and Vegetables . NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!