Ruins of St Paul from the bottom of the steps.

Discover Macau with Your Kids

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // January 13, 2018 // No Comments

Macau (also known as Macao) is a shining gem in Asia. It’s so surreal to find stunning casinos that sparkle late into the night in the midst of Asia — which is known for it’s traditional architecture and culture that... Continue reading →

A Family Road Trip to Napier, New Zealand

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // December 30, 2017 // No Comments

One of the most beautiful cities we’ve seen in our North Island road trip from Auckland to Wellington is the Art Deco city of Napier. Everything about it was so glamorous. It had the vibe of 1930’s Hollywood. Everything from... Continue reading →

Places to Visit near Auckland: Puhoi Valley Cafe & Cheese Store

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // August 14, 2016 // No Comments

Just a 30 minute drive from North Shore is Puhoi — a lovely little area where you’ll find the amazing Puhoi Valley. There’s probaby a lot more to see in the area and the drive up is just amazing, but... Continue reading →

Kids Activities in Auckland: Crystal Mountain

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // July 10, 2016 // No Comments

This is a hidden gem (pardon the pun) in the Waitakere area of West Auckland that should be in your list of must-do-activities during school holidays. It has several parts the little ones can explore. Crystal Mine Museum – This... Continue reading →

Kids Activities in Auckland: Snow Planet

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // March 6, 2016 // No Comments

If you’re ever in Auckland, NZ with a kid, one thing you shouldn’t miss out on is Snow Planet. We love this place. We took the snow play package thinking our 2 toddlers (both aged 3 years old) would only... Continue reading →

Things to do in Auckland for kids: Butterfly Creek

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // March 5, 2016 // No Comments

It’s suprising that Butterfly Creek isn’t more popular as one of the fun things to do in Auckland for kids and toddlers. There’s really so much you can do in this place. Only about 2 minutes away from the airport,... Continue reading →

Kids Activities in Auckland: MOTAT

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // February 27, 2016 // No Comments

Like most little boys, my nephew loves anything related to transport — cars, trucks, buses, trains and even construction vehicles. This . amazing 3-year old can tell the difference between a bulldozer, a tractor, a crane, a digger and other... Continue reading →

Exploring Auckland, NZ

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // December 14, 2015 // No Comments

So far, we’re enjoying our New Zealand trip. Unlike most of our family trips with our baby, we’re looking at this from a different perspective. We’ve decided to migrate here so we don’t have our tourist glasses on. But while... Continue reading →

Baby, JetSet, Go Review: Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival at Kia Theatre

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // September 3, 2015 // 2 Comments

Just got back from today’s run of Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival at Kia Theatre and we’re still on a musical high. I loved everything about that show — fom the songs, to the interactive elements and down to the... Continue reading →

Waiting for the valet service at Nobu Hotel

Staycation vs Vacation (plus our Nobu Hotel experience)

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // August 18, 2015 // 3 Comments

Being a family that loves to travel, we are very intimately aware of the preparation it takes to go on trips with a little one. Aside from the actual vacation planning — from putting our vacation leaves in order to... Continue reading →

10 Things to Do in Boracay with Toddlers

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // July 9, 2015 // 14 Comments

Boracay truly is paradise. Imagine having 24/7 access to turquoise waters and powder-fine white sand. It is the most serene and relaxing place I’ve been to and even my three-year-old enjoyed our 5-day trip. While most of the water activities... Continue reading →

Baby, JetSet, Go! Destination Review: Hong Kong

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // March 19, 2015 // 14 Comments

The Hong Kong I remember from my first visit 10 years ago is very different from today’s version. A decade ago, when I first visited HK, the Handover ceremony from the United Kingdom government to China was still fresh in... Continue reading →

Baby, Jet Set, Go! Review: Barkin’ Blends

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // September 22, 2014 // No Comments

Last night, we were at Barkin’ Blends, the first dog cafe in the Philippines. Located in Katipunan, it sits right across Ateneo de Manila University. When you see Shakey’s just turn at the next street. It is the building on... Continue reading →

Baby, JetSet, Go! Destination Review: Paris, France

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // September 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

I named my daughter after the City of Lights because I’ve always been in love with the place. So, when we had the opportunity to go to Europe, we just had to make a brief stop in lovely Paris. Spring... Continue reading →

Baby, JetSet, Go! Destination Review: The Vatican

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // September 12, 2014 // No Comments

Considered a separate country from Rome (and the world’s smallest sovereign state), the Vatican is an exciting experience by itself and we feel it deserves its own review. On the baby-friendly scale, I would rate it an 8 out of... Continue reading →

Baby, Jet Set, Go! Destination Review: Rome, Italy

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // September 9, 2014 // 1 Comment

We spent 3 days in Rome during our recent European vacation. There is much to see in this see, but I wouldn’t exactly call it baby-friendly. First off, hotels in Rome are expensive so we opted to stay with a... Continue reading →

Baby, JetSet, Go! Destination Review: Munich, Germany

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // September 2, 2014 // No Comments

When we were planning to get our Schengen Visa, Germany wasn’t among our top choices of countries to visit that were listed among the member states. It only happened that my husband was there for training that we ended up... Continue reading →

Baby, JetSet, Go! Destination Review: Tokyo

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // August 28, 2014 // 1 Comment

Ah, Japan! No other country in the world has piqued my curiosity like this place has. For years, I’ve consumed so much of its culture — from anime to food, little trinkets to beginner Nihonggo lessons. It was one of... Continue reading →

Baby, Jet Set, Go! Destination Review : Singapore

by Jade-Ceres Dolor Munoz // August 22, 2014 // No Comments

They say only insane parents would travel with babies. Well, count us in! My husband and I believe that nothing can teach one as much about life as traveling. As such, we decide to celebrate each year of our daughter’s... Continue reading →