This might not be the typical expat blog, written by a German expat, living in the Philippines since 1999. It's different. In English and in German. Check it out! Enjoy reading!
Dies mag' nun wirklich nicht der typische Auswandererblog eines Deutschen auf den Philippinen sein. Er soll etwas anders sein. In Englisch und in Deutsch! Viel Spass beim Lesen!
You plan to move to the Philippines? Wollen Sie auf den Philippinen leben?
There are REALLY TONS of websites telling us how, why, maybe why not and when you'll be able to move to the Philippines. I only love to tell and explain some things "between the lines". Enjoy reading, be informed, have fun and be entertained too!
Ja, es gibt tonnenweise Webseiten, die Ihnen sagen wie, warum, vielleicht warum nicht und wann Sie am besten auf die Philippinen auswandern könnten. Ich möchte Ihnen in Zukunft "zwischen den Zeilen" einige zusätzlichen Dinge berichten und erzählen. Viel Spass beim Lesen und Gute Unterhaltung!
Visitors of germanexpatinthephilippines/Besucher dieser Webseite.Ich liebe meine Flaggensammlung!
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Family is everything in the Philippines. Most Filipinos are what in the United States, would be considered poor.
People get by by helping each other. There is no more cooperative people on the planet then Filipinos. And resourceful.
While we make jokes in the United States about redneck engineering, pretty much everything in the Philippines gets redneck engineered out of necessity.
But unlike redneck engineering in America, the quality of cobbling together fixes in the Philippines is simply amazing. It is absolutely nothing here to craft together an equivalent of a manufactured part when that part is not available.
Is a specialized switch broken? No problem! They will fix that thing. A dashboard switch, that Americans would simply throw away, Filipinos will spend an hour fixing. And it will work just as good as new. One A/C shop said that my A/C could not be repaired because parts are not available. He said the A/C on this car will never work again because of this broken, uniquely designed switch. So I went to another shop. They had it restored to perfect in one hour. Having worked with electronics for decades, I inspected the workmanship. It was virtually as good as new. With a guarantee.
Everybody teaches everybody everything they know. And everybody helps everybody through the hardest of times and through the most difficult challenges. This is a country that truly pulls together around family to make everything that couldn’t be possible without them.
To some, the word "Philippines" will mean hope for tomorrow. There are people in this world who stay positive even when their environment dictates otherwise. I am one of them and I plan on staying that way. My home country is just like me - bright, with many talents but also plagued by poverty still, there is always hope that things can get better in time we might not be perfect right now, but at least we're still trying.
Other people might think about sun-drenched beaches and sari-clad girls who move to create a beat so irresistible you feel you could dance all day — not because it's what they want to do, but because it's in their blood to move when music plays. To others, the Philippines means family and friendship; when times get hard, they lean on each other to stay strong when they're close to falling apart. There are still others who regard the country as a land full of history, rich with natural resources and where every event is marked by tradition.
To me, the Philippines means many things: courage, strength and resilience because as long as we have those qualities, anything is possible. This country has been through a lot, but her people have always persevered through thick and thin the only way forward now is up. Let us take inspiration from those who came before us and stand tall in the face of adversity. So, even if you're struggling, even if the world is against you, take heart in knowing that there are others out there just like you who have faced --and are facing-- difficulties. We may not be perfect, but at least we are willing to do what's necessary to succeed. You can do it, too, just like you always have. Just like the Philippines.
The Philippines are unique because of its diversity in both natural and cultural resources. There are many things to discover about this country, so you better get started! Lastly, rest assured knowing that your home country is on your side. Don't forget that you have a home in the Philippines.
The tropics have such an excellent climate that you would like to spend your whole life there. There are millions of people who have migrated to tropical regions to be near the ocean and enjoy the friendly southern airflow, as well as bask in that beautiful tropical sun. The orange sky, green foliage, the sound of palm leaves, and waves always rushing ashore make the tropics an inviting oasis.
Many people migrate for their health or employment opportunities; unfortunately, they often find themselves with too many worries and not enough time off work to enjoy all the things they sought out when they started this new journey. However, after a few weeks or months in paradise, one begins to feel much less stressed than before and truly understand what life was meant to be.
In this post, I will highlight one of the most popular places in the tropics: the Philippines. The combination of lush tropical forest, white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear water make the Philippines a great place for vacations at any time of year. It has also been ranked among the happiest[1] countries on Earth with an enviable level of environmental protection that makes it easy for visitors to feel good about not only themselves but their contribution towards preserving such beauty as well. In addition, Filipinos are very welcoming people who love having guests come from all over so that they can show off their country's natural wonders! Whether you're looking for a vacation spot or wanting to build your own home, there is no better place to be than in the Philippines.
Hi! I’m Allan Daniel Serrano, I’m a Filipino with good understanding of our culture, politics, religion, history, geography and everything related to our archipelago and our relationship with neighboring countries and other foreign nations.
My genetic makeup is native Austronesian with a dash of indeginous Papuan of course, plus the bloodlines of the Sangley traders and the Iberian conquerors.
I am nationalistic, but not to the point that I would berate and belittle other countries just to flag my pride, because I’m also globalist. I wouldn’t tolerate any condescending attitude towards my people and my nation.
We are a country composed of 7,107 islands, most of the islands aren't populated and about 95% of the population can be found in 11 major islands, namely: Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro, Palawan, Cebu, Negros, Panay, Samar, Leyte, Bohol and Masbate.
8 major languages are spoken in our archipelago, namely: Bicolano, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Pampango, Pangasinense, Tagalog and Waray-waray, with other 100+ tongues also spoken throughout the islands.
We are as colorful as the rainbow:
Tagalog
Cebuano
Ilocano
Hiligaynon
Waray-waray
Kapampangan
Bicolano
Pangasinense
Igorot
Sierra Madre People
Maranao
Tausug
It is true that we are still suffering from the abuses of corruption that is driving my people to poverty. But I'm thankful because Filipinos are very resilient. Even the poorest will greet you with the sweetest smile that you only see here. Maybe the way God shaped our archipelago is one of the many things why we are content with ourselves, in spite of all the hardships that we've been through as a people. This is what I'm talking about.
Batanes Island
Paoay Windmills, Ilocos Norte
Rice Terraces of Philippine Cordilleras
Hundred Islands, Pangasinan
Sta. Ana White Beach, Cagayan
Corregidor Ruins, Cavite-Bataan
Independence Shrine, Cavite
Pagsanjan Falls, Laguna
Taal Volcano, Batangas
Verde Island Passage, Batangas
Ditumabo Falls, Aurora
Casiguran White Beach, Aurora
Cagraray Island, Albay
Caramoan Island, Camarines Sur
Anvaya Cove, Bataan
Mt. Samat Shrine, Bataan
Subic Bay, Zambales
Intramuros, Manila
Pandan Island, Mindoro
Cowrie Island, Palawan
El Nido, Palawan
Underground River, Palawan
Port Barton,Palawan
Magellan's Cross, Cebu City
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Fort Pilar, Zamboanga
Camiguin Island, Mindanao
Hmm… maybe it's our rich history and fine sceneries that works wonders in easing the pain and suffering of people.
This is one of the few countries in the world where you will find people having wide smiles with bleeding hearts.
Apo Island in the Philippines once depended on tourism to help its efforts to save rare local turtles. So what happened when the pandemic brought tourism to a standstill?
It may be at the apex of the Coral Triangle, but the Philippines isn't exactly on top of mind when it comes to global marine resource protection efforts. While it boasts thousands of different species of fish, coral, and other forms of marine life, it is also the world's third-worst plastic polluter after China and Indonesia. The environmental group Ocean Conservancy says the country is responsible for generating and adding as much as 2.7 million metric tonnes of plastic waste to the environment each year.
Yet it is here, in this environmentally beleaguered archipelago, that the endangered green turtle and its reptilian cousin, the hawksbill turtle, have managed to find a niche where they are given proper sanctuary. The area, located in central Philippines, is just 70 hectares (172 acres) in size, with a coral reef of just over 100 hectares (247 acres), a modest 15% of which is a marine reserve. Apo Island isn't only remarkable because it has been able to sustain a small, steady population of green and hawksbill turtles – the reef is also home to as many as 385 different species of fish, and several species of dolphins.
Hilconida Calumpong, who served as a board member of the Apo Island Protected Landscape and Seascape Protected Area Management Board, says the turtles – mostly juveniles and subadults – are drawn to the verdant coral reefs now found in the area. "The green turtles feed mainly on algae and sponges while the hawksbills feed mainly on sponges and invertebrates," she says. "Apo Island has large coral reefs which host many species of algae and invertebrates. [We also have] seagrass meadows and coral reefs, [which] line the coast of mainland Negros Islands, and also host populations of turtles, which come from the Indopacific, Indonesia and Malaysia."
To help the hawksbill turtles further, Calumpong notes that a specific nesting area was set up some years back.
Apo Island and its modest, but thriving green turtle population, is a rare success story for a country whose reefs are no longer seen to be in "excellent" condition. Some 90% of the more than 16,800 square kilometres (10,000 sq miles) considered to be in fair condition at best, or poor at worst. At one point, the area was plagued with the same problems seen in most parts of the country – there were tourists (plenty of them) and fishermen were using the same destructive methods that had been in use since the 1960s. These included the use of dynamite, cyanide, and bottom trawling in an attempt to catch a dwindling number of fish.
The success of Apo Island comes on the back of an earlier experiment which saw researchers, headed by marine biologist Angel Alcala from the central Philippine Silliman University, launch a conservation project on a nearby island. This area was known as a haven for whale sharks. It was there that the university tested a pilot scheme that involved the establishment of marine sanctuaries in the Philippines. "At that time, it was just the concept of marine sanctuary, setting aside a portion of the waters, about one-third of the coastal waters, and designating that as a 'no-take' fishery, with the hopes that fishery stocks would go up and eventually spill out over the protected area," says former Silliman University President Ben Malayang, who worked on the early stages of the project.
Alcala understands the project is not easily replicated, even in coastal marine areas where it is needed the most
While the nascent marine reserve was an economic success, a change in policy meant that control over the area reverted to the local government. It was then that Alcala and his team decided to set up a different marine reserve on Apo Island.
But by this time, the conservation group's approach had changed. "The tack in Sumilon was: science first, then convince people of the science, rather than to convince people of the utility of the science to them. In Apo, Silliman researchers organised the people first, before they established the protected area," Malayang says.
Alcala and his team enlisted the local fishing community, which had about 500-600 fishermen, so they could act as partners to protect and manage the area that would later become the Apo Island sanctuary. He says the biggest challenge in establishing the "no-take" area involved convincing the local community that it would be in their best interest to stop fishing in the most abundant part of the reef.
"I remember that in the early years of our work in Apo some fishermen and the barangay captain [local community leader] refused to accept the proposal to create a protected area on the most productive part of the reef," says Alcala. "Their reason was that fishermen would not be able to fish at this site if it became the no-take Marine Protected Area. So they suggested that the sanctuary be set up at another site which was less productive. Our team had to agree to hasten the process of setting up the sanctuary."
Covid-19 has proven to be a mixed blessing for the endangered turtles struggling at Apo Island and in other protected reefs around the country
Even as he acknowledges that the project's greatest successes resulted in the recovery of Apo's green turtle population, as well as prosperity for the island’s residents, Alcala understands the project is not easily replicated, even in coastal marine areas where it is needed the most. "One main issue in replicating the Apo project is the empowerment of local communities so that people responsible for management will remain faithful to their commitment to conserve marine resources. This requires the process of community organising, which appears to be rarely practiced in the country. There is a need for social scientists to participate in all conservation projects in the country," he says.
Covid-19 has proven to be a mixed blessing for the endangered turtles struggling at Apo Island and in other protected reefs around the country. Krystal Dayne Villananda, the protected area superintendent of the much larger, and separate Apo Reef Natural Park 500km (310 miles), away and in the province of Occidental Mindoro, says the drastic fall in tourist numbers has led to greatly diminished incomes. This sharp fall has in turn hurt budgets for the conservation and protection of national parks.
But even as Villananda is concerned about the impact of climate change on the turtles' habitat, "we noticed the increasing number of sea turtles crawling to the island, even in places intended for tourists before Covid", she says. "The undisturbed ecosystem is one of the major factors for the increase in the number of crawls." The number of crown-of-thorns starfish, which feed on coral, also dropped in the area she manages, adds Villananda.
There should be a new way of requiring visitors to register before coming to the island – Angel Alcala
Where the Apo Island Protected Seascape and Landscape area is concerned at least, fewer tourists might be less of an issue for marine biologists like Alcala, who is worried about what the tourism, water pollution, and typhoons triggered by climate change will eventually do to the delicate reef area. "There should be a new way of requiring visitors to register before coming to the island," says Alcala. "There have also been reports of water pollution, which need immediate attention. The high frequency of occurrence of typhoons these days make it necessary for the Apo community to extend the no-take zone to the western part of the island, where typhoons could cause the least damage to the coral reef."
But Malayang is slightly more optimistic, noting that there are certain physical factors that limit the presence of tourists on Apo Island, most notably a lack of fresh water supplies. He also believes that education has shown the island's inhabitants that sustainable living practices must continue in order for the area’s economy and ecology to continue to thrive.
Aufgrund der Ausbreitung von COVID-19 https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/fragenkatalog-node/faq-reisewarnung/-/2309820und damit einhergehenden Einschränkungen im internationalen Luft- und Reiseverkehr sowie Beeinträchtigungen des öffentlichen Lebens wird vor nicht notwendigen, touristischen Reisen nach in die Philippinen weiterhin gewarnt.
Bis auf weiteres ist Ausländern die Einreise in die Philippinen landesweit verboten; erteilte philippinische Einreise-Visa wurden für ungültig erklärt, neue Visa werden derzeit nicht ausgestellt. Ausnahmen gelten ausschließlich für Flugzeugbesatzungen, für Familienangehörige (Ehegatten, Kinder, Eltern) von philippinischen Staatsangehörigen, für Diplomaten und Angehörige internationaler Organisationen, die in den Philippinen akkreditiert sind, sowie ab 1. August für Ausländer, die bereits im Besitz einzelner Kategorien von Langzeitvisa sind. Einreisende sind zur Durchführung eines COVID-19-Tests am philippinischen Ankunftsflughafen verpflichtet und unterliegen nach Einreise einer 14-tägigen Quarantänepflicht.
Eine Ausreise ist Ausländern, die sich im Land aufhalten, jederzeit erlaubt.
Die zwischenzeitlich unterbrochenen regulären Verkehrsverbindungen zwischen den Inseln des Landes wurden teilweise wieder aufgenommen, können jedoch jederzeit kurzfristig wieder eingestellt werden. Die touristische Infrastruktur ist seit Beginn der Covid-Pandemie stark eingeschränkt, zahlreiche Hotels und Resorts sind weiterhin geschlossen. Die Regierung der Philippinen hat die seit Mitte März 2020 geltenden, landesweiten Quarantänemaßnahmen zuletzt am 30. Juli 2020 mit der „IATF Resolution No. 60“ geändert. Es bestehen weiterhin umfangreiche Einschränkungen bei Versorgung und Bewegungsfreiheit. Es gelten variable nächtliche Ausgangssperren im Zeitraum von 20 Uhr bis 5 Uhr.
• Wenn Sie zurzeit zu Gast in den Philippinen sind, prüfen Sie Rückreiseoptionen und nutzen Sie vorhandene Ausreisemöglichkeiten. Die Reisemöglichkeiten aus den Philippinen sind zurzeit beschränkt, jedoch werden weiterhin einige Verbindungen angeboten, die Ausländer nutzen können.
• Verfolgen Sie die lokalen Medien, und folgen Sie den Anweisungen der Behörden.
• Informieren Sie sich auf der Internetseite der Deutschen Botschaft Manila, auf Facebook und auf Instagram.
• Falls Sie im Besitz eines Langzeitvisums sind, erkundigen Sie sich bei den philippinischen Behörden, in Deutschland z.B. bei der philippinischen Botschaft, ob Sie zur Gruppe derjenigen gehören, für die eine Wiedereinreise möglich ist.
Are you traveling to the Philippines for the first time? Here’s a short Philippines travel guide that covers a little bit of everything you need to know about this archipelago in Southeast Asia, also known as the Pearl of the Orient Seas, including a few personal tips from a local — yours truly!
What you need to know
Currency
The Philippines uses Philippine peso as its currency. Currently, exchange rates are about $1 to P50. This is good news for Western tourists. However, compared to other Southeast Asian countries, you need to be more strategic in budget planning since it almost always requires local flights to transfer from one place to another.
When is the best time to visit the Philippines
As I live here, I can tell you that the weather in the Philippines is just plain crazy. That aside, December to February are the coolest months and experience few rainfalls, so it’s best to book within this period.
March to May comprises the summer months, so you’re guaranteed good weather all throughout, though you also have to deal with summer crowds and higher markups. June to November are the rainy months.
I like traveling during off-season because rates can be haggled down and there are few tourists. In fact, not only once did we explore beaches where there were literally no one else but us! But of course there’s always the risk of getting stranded due to weather disturbances.
How much does it cost to travel around the Philippines
Budget depends on where you’re going and what you’re planning to do. When we travel around the country, it typically costs us anywhere from P700 to P1500 a day (including budget accommodation, food and tours).
How to plan your stay in each province
In general, I suggest staying about 5 days in one province. But then again, it depends. For example, Siquijor and Dumaguete can be explored in a 3-day trip. Palawan has a couple of destinations that deserve at least 5 days each. So in the end it depends on where you’re going and what you plan to do.
To get a good sense of what the Philippines is like, I suggest staying in the country for 3-4 weeks at least. Here’s a sample 3-week itinerary to the Philippines, covering provinces in Luzon and Visayas.
Plan your trip ahead and be ready to reserve/online book for accommodations and local flights in advance. Believe me, this will save you a significant amount of money in the long run and will make your trips easier.
Finding places to stay
In our experience, in non-touristy locations, we can simply walk in or do pencil reservation (we simply inform thru text or FB messaging that we will be arriving). This is especially true for small businesses. However, for mainstream tourist attractions, especially during summer, it’s better to properly book ahead to get a spot on budget accommodations such as hotels or homestays.
Booking local flights
Since the Philippines is an archipelagic country, most likely you’ll need to take local flights to go to different provinces. Direct sea or land travel isn’t always an option or may take too long. Local flights can be expensive so what we do is book months in advance (sometimes even a year early) or wait for promos. A ticket from Manila to Puerto Princesa can cost P7000 above if bought on the same day, whereas a promo ticket costs only about P200-1000.
Check for online promos from budget airlines such as Airasia or Cebu Pacific. Websites such as Traveloka also offer good rates for flights and accommodations.
Best tourist attractions in the Philippines
There are 81 provinces in the Philippines, so there’s actually a lot of places you can go to. Being an archipelago made up of 7000+ islands, this country naturally has a lot of great beaches, as well as snorkeling, diving and surfing spots. The most obvious thing you should do here is island hop!
That saying, there are also various mountains, waterfalls and lakes in the country. Provinces far from Manila have retained more of its local culture. You can see farming communities, rice terraces beside roads or on mountains, and residents living in traditional nipa huts.
So with all these options, where do you start exploring?
Main tourist attractions
Most likely, you’ll arrive in the airport of Manila, the country’s capital. From here, you can take a tour in Manila or proceed to connecting flights to other provinces. Manila has a bit of cultural sights, but because of its horrendous traffic and pollution, most people suggest — as I would — to spend the rest of your time in other provinces in the country.
View deck in Kayangan Lake, Coron. (Photo by Xiao)
If you’re going to visit the Philippines, you shouldn’t miss Palawan (El Nido, Coron, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton and a few low-key places). It’s a must-visit for its exotic lagoons, beaches and lakes as well as limestone rock formations. If you’re on a limited schedule, I personally recommend choosing Coron over the others.
Another must-see is Siargao in Surigao del Norte, for its virgin islands and lagoons. If you want to see greens and lush islets, head over here. As of this update (2017), we’d been here twice and it still remains as splendid as our first visit. Siargao is also known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines and is often visited by surfers from all over the world.
Also, while you’re in Siargao, don’t forget to drop by Bucas Grande and see its amazing waterway jungle.
Beach in Boracay. (Photo by Hali Navarro)
Boracay is a world-class island. Pretty much like other famous places, Boracay is a love-it or hate-it type. Boracay has beautiful tropical beaches and is considered a party summer destination. Go here if you’re the type who are into like pub crawls and nightlife. To be fair though, it also has many watersport activities that are not easily available in other places, from snorkeling and diving to unusual ones such as mermaid swimming lessons.
Bohol is a classic tourist spot. It features the famous Chocolate Hills you always see in postcards and is home to the endemic tarsier (Carmen, Bohol). It also has some amazing quiet beaches (Panglao, Bohol).
Bohol’s nearby province Cebu is also a good choice. You can do canyoneering and visit waterfalls in Oslob, beach bum in Bantayan Island, and dive & snorkel in Malaspacua and Moalboal where you can see various wildlife such as sardine run, thresher sharks and more.
Perfect-shaped Mayon Volcano. (Photo credit to Hali Navarro)
Albay in the Bicol province has the world’s perfect-shaped volcano, Mount Mayon. You can stay in a luxurious resort overlooking the mountain or do other activities such as ATV rides around the mountain.
Most foreign travelers plan their Philippine travel around these provinces, but I encourage you to also explore some off-the-beaten destinations in the Philippines. As a developing country, there’s still much more to see than listed here. (If you’d been a long-time reader of our blog, you’ll know that we mostly blog about off-beat destinations in the country! So go ahead and explore.)
Here’s a secret: there’s a lot of off-beat locations in the Philippines… but at the same time, local tourism is also growing that it may look very different a few years from now. The challenge is to know where to look and having the resources and effort to actually get there.
That aside, here are some of our recommendations for locations that are less touristy, but with at least basic infrastructure for travelers.
My favorites are Sorsogon and Catanduanes. I am especially endeared with the first, and here you’ll find a lot of activities including exploring pinkish-sand beaches and a marine sanctuary, kayaking in the lake of Mount Bulusan, surfing in Gubat and many others.
Siquijor and Negros Oriental are other good options for some quiet, quality time. I know that a lot of foreign tourists like Siquijor because of its many waterfalls and general quiet tourist scene.
Aside from these, Camiguin in the south also has wonderful features — hot springs, falls and islands. It’s visited less and again seems to be a favorite of laid-back foreign travelers.
There are also areas in Palawan that are, as of this writing, undeveloped and visited less. There’s Linapacan Island (dubbed as having the world’s clearest waters by a website), Balabac islands in the southern tip of the island province and Port Barton.
Our personal suggestions
As for my personal recommendations, it would be Palawan (Coron in particular shouldn’t be missed), Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Surigao del Norte (specifically Siargao and Bucas Grande) and Negros Oriental (specifically Apo Island). If you like adventure, you should definitely include Cebu in your visit.
I’m also endeared to Dinagat Islands, with its raw islands that might be comparable, if not better, than those in Palawan.
Unique sights and cultural experiences
Centipede – a traditional tribal tattoo, done by Apo Whang-od. (Photo by Hali Navarro)
Here’s a short list of places with some unique culturally experiences or sights you can find in the Philippines. This is especially helpful if you’re the type who wants more than island hopping.
See the rice terraces in Banaue or, even better, Batad; Maligcong also has majestic rice terraces
Filipino food isn’t the most popular in Southeast Asia, but we do have remarkable dishes as well.
Some must-try’s include sinigang (soup with sampaloc or other sour fruit), sisig (grilled pork face), kare-kare (stew with peanut sauce), dinuguan (soup with pig’s blood), kilawin (fresh fish marinated in vinegar) and laing (gabi leaves in coconut milk).
For desserts, halo-halo is a must try.
For the street food, try kwek-kwek, various inihaw (grilled food such as chicken intenstine) or the infamous balut (boiled duck embryo). Here’s a sample video of Filipino street food found in Cebu.
Each province has its own specialties as well, so don’t forget to ask locals for recommendations.
Enjoy fresh seafood in Bilay Makadawi. Lobsters for P500 per kilo.
Whether you’re a fan of any of these or not, here’s one thing you need to try: buying seafood! This is one of the things I personally love about going to provinces out of Manila. Crabs, shrimps, squid and fishes are cheap in seaside communities. You can buy fresh catch from fishermen themselves early in the morning or in the market. For instance, lobsters can go as cheap as P50 each ($1) and scallops for P1 each ($0.05).
If you’re staying in the city though, you can still feast on seafood by going to seafood dampa.
Hi there! I’m Katherine Cortes. I’m a writer, editor and software engineer. Along with my boyfriend Hali, I like traveling to off-beaten locations, beaches, beaches and beaches and having nice staycations where I can read and daydream.
Welcome to my blog, Tara Lets Anywhere! Tara lets is how you say “let’s go” in Filipino.
