July 2020 brought a kind of excitement that had been missing for a while. The world had slowed down, changed in unexpected ways, and the idea of travel had become something many only dreamed of. But my husband and I decided to turn that dream into a quiet reality. We packed our bags, filled the… Continue reading A Parisian Journey: Love, Milestones, and Timeless Magic
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A Birthday, an Anniversary, and the Road That Took Us: From West Germany to Austria in July 2017
July 2017 holds a special place in my heart. It was one of those trips that becomes a core memory—something you look back on during quiet moments and smile about, sometimes even laugh at. It was a road trip that started at our home in the west of Germany and took us through some of… Continue reading A Birthday, an Anniversary, and the Road That Took Us: From West Germany to Austria in July 2017
Bordeaux 2020: A Birthday Sojourn Through Time and Wine
In the early days of March 2020, long before the world experienced the challenges that would soon unfold, my husband and I embarked on a four-day trip to Bordeaux, France. The purpose of our visit was simple yet meaningful: to celebrate my birthday in a city known for its rich history, world-class wines, and captivating… Continue reading Bordeaux 2020: A Birthday Sojourn Through Time and Wine
A Birthday in Thessaloniki: A Quiet Adventure in March 2018
In March 2018, I celebrated my birthday in a way I’ll never forget. That year, we found ourselves in a place that wasn’t part of our original plan—Thessaloniki, Greece. It was our first time in Greece, and we had been thinking about going to Athens, the country’s capital and the more popular choice for first-time… Continue reading A Birthday in Thessaloniki: A Quiet Adventure in March 2018
Lake Como in 2016: A Birthday Dream I Never Knew I Had
It was a day before my birthday in March 2016. We were in Milan, Italy, sitting in a small, warm Filipino carinderia tucked into a quiet corner of the city. The smell of garlic fried rice and daing na bangus filled the air. I remember the comforting taste of itlog and longganisa, familiar and rich… Continue reading Lake Como in 2016: A Birthday Dream I Never Knew I Had
Exploring Prague and Beyond in 2014: A Birthday to Remember
In March 2014, I celebrated my first birthday in Europe, and my husband planned a road trip that became one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. We started our journey from home, passing through the beautiful cities of Magdeburg, Halle, and Dresden. But the real highlight of our adventure awaited us in Prague—a… Continue reading Exploring Prague and Beyond in 2014: A Birthday to Remember
