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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...

Mom Violy and Carmina Exploring inside Edsa Shangri-la Hotel Pool Area

Mom Violy and Carmina had arrived early at  Edsa Shangri - la Hotel began taking pictures outside the swimming pool area. Carmina walked where the water fountain took some videos and pictures.  Mom Violy saw a something that looked can be for honeymooners wanting to take pictures.  Mom Violy joked around saying she is single looking for a boyfriend. I teased her sure we can ask our followers to look for my stepdad.  Mom Violy joked around saying she loves being single no need to think of someone else.  We took some pictures at the swimming pool area before heading to our lunch at Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant  located at the second floor. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Lunch with Family at Summer Palace Restaurant

Carmina had received a group chat in Facebook messenger from Tita Marissa. She had informed that she is in town wanted to have lunch with Mom Violy and me on March 12, 2024. Tita Marissa said to meet have lunch at  Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant  requested Mom Violy to make a reservation. Mom Violy made a reservation for eleven thirty in the morning.  Uncle Danny, Tita Marissa and Dra had arrived greeted each other began making conversation. Mom Violy had placed an order of our food. Tita Marissa said she wanted half of a duck served with pancake, green onion, cucumber with hoisin sauce. Uncle Danny said he wanted steam lapu lapu. Mom Violy ordered prawn with vegetables, birthday noodles and yang chow fried rice. Carmina requested to take pictures before we'll eat our meal the server Benji took our photo. Everyone was busy talking with each other Tita Marissa ordered some desserts the Buchi and mango pudding. Carmina couldn't believe how big the Buchi has become since i...