Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce. Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...
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 through her Google Maps.
Carmina didn’t just post pictures of the places she had dined or takeout food she had enjoyed; she also shared photos of the places she had traveled to in the past, hoping to inspire everyone who had never been there before.
Arts In Island Interactive Art Museum
Mendocino and Fort Bragg, California
Carmina shopped online during the pandemic but didn't realize that many people also viewed it on her Google Maps.
Everyone enjoys dessert, often saving room for it after a big meal. In the Philippines, we also have merienda, a delightful snack that comes after lunch and before dinner.
Carmina also added some places on Google Maps to help others find them easily.
I see myself as someone who loves helping people, and even though I don’t know you, it’s my pleasure to see your business grow and become more accessible on Google Maps, where people rely on it for navigation.
As I wrap up posting on Google Maps, it’s nice to reflect on the times I’ve tried so many different kinds of food, even while traveling in the past.
Although I might not post pictures on Google Maps anymore, you can still stay connected with me by checking out Carmina Lifestyle on her YouTube channel.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my article—it truly means a lot to me.
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