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Carmina's review on Summit Hotel in Tacloban

Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at  Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference.  As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...

Missing quality time? Lunch with Dad at East Ocean Seafood is the answer.

Carmina's dad had informed her that he would like to have a meal. Carmina's dad decided to treat her for lunch at  East Ocean Seafood Restaurant . Upon entering in the back of the parking lot there is an entrance the server will ask how many we are. Seating at a table handling out the menu to look and decide upon what we'll order. Carmina had informed her dad that Papa Ping's favorite is Mongolian beef decided to make it as our meal. Carmina's favorite has always been honey with walnuts. We had ordered yang chow fried rice. Dad wanted me to have my favorite sesame seeds Lotus for dessert. We had leftovers Carmina brought it home for Papa Ping to eat for his dinner. It was a happiness moment to be able have a meal with my dad. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  for free future updates. Thank you for your support.

Join us on a heartwarming journey as we visit Auntie Hermie's house, filled with stories of a lifetime.

Friendship draws family to connect with each other distance when you don't realize a lot has changed. Many friendships last for a long time yet we never know what someone is experiencing once you see them face to face. Yesterday after visiting Auntie Hermie at her home made me see the life, she lived alone in her home. It was sad for me to see a person who didn't quite recognized you when the moment she had opened her door. The memories in my head where Auntie was the joyful person who was very talkative. Seeing her after three years later she was the timid and opposite person who didn't seem herself. I know a lot of seniors live alone in their homes in California although never knew it would look this way. Being a daughter always there for Mom Violy made me realized how much an impact had encounter being sad how Auntie Hermie was living. Life from someone else home is a shock. I had hugged Auntie Hermie helped her out with phone so we can connect with each other. I remembe...

Auntie Lilian Recommends Satomi Sushi in Fremont, California

  Mom Violy had called her friend Lilian if she was free to have lunch while we're in town visiting California. Mom Violy informed her best friend she'll be within her area on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Mom Violy had arranged a time where to meet each other. Carmina droved Mom Violy to the meeting spot at eleven in the morning. Mom Violy wanted to eat at a restaurant found out later it no longer exists. Carmina asked Auntie Lilian if she can recommend a Japanese restaurant. Auntie Lilian said why don't you just ride with me and we can have lunch within my area where often eat with my family. Auntie Lilian had informed us about  Satomi Sushi . Upon entering the server had informed us we are the first customer let us decide where we would like to be seated handed us the menu. I asked Auntie Lilian what food she can suggest to us and said try the bento meals. Mom Violy ordered her chicken teriyaki includes salad, California maki sushi, tempura, Japanese rice and miso soup. Carmina ...