On our way!
July 25, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
We are starting the first of three flights to make our way to Asia! First stop, Detroit.
Quick Stop in Seoul
July 26, 2022 in South Korea ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Quick transfer in Seoul after a 14 hour flight and we are on our way to Manila.
Manila
July 27, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
We were woken up this morning to an earthquake. Luckily the epicenter was further north so we felt a minor shake. We spent the day resting and spending time with family. We did explore and take a tourRead more
Made it to El Nido
July 28, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
After an hour plane ride, shuttle, and 45 min boat ride we made it to our private island! We were greeted with smoothies and grass necklaces. Check out our home for the next few days.
El Nido Day 2
July 29, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Today was our first full day in El Nido. We spent the day relaxing with coffee on the beach, drinks but the pool, and massages. Justin got his first encounter with wildlife today with a Komodo dragon.
El Nido Day 3
July 30, 2022 ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
We have seen quite a bit of rain the last twenty four hours. We were not hopeful that we would get to enjoy the outdoors this morning but by breakfast time the rain slowed down enough to spend someRead more
Goodbye El Nido
July 31, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
We are so sad to be leaving paradise but we are looking forward to seeing family. Today was the best weather we have seen all trip which brought out all the lizards!
Tagaytay City
August 1, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Today was filled with family, food, and a volcano.
Finding America in Manila
August 2, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ 🌧 82 °F
Today we took it easy and rested. We later went out and spent time with family. We had dinner at an American themed restaurant that was one of a kind.
Goodbye Manila
August 3, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
We spent the day at the mall and with family before heading to Baliuag.
Baliuag Day 1
August 4, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Today was our first full day in Baliuag. We spent the morning touring the city and visiting the family mausoleum. Lots of family, food, and laughs.
Baliuag Day 2
August 5, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
Today we pampered ourselves at the spa to manicures and pedicures meanwhile justin was eating spaghetti and tacos for breakfast. We ended the night with hours of karaoke. We are loving being surroundRead more
Baliuag Day 3
August 6, 2022 on the Philippines ⋅ 🌧 75 °F
Our last full day was full of our lechon celebration. We had a full roasted pig on banana leaves surround with rice, fish, and veggies. Lechon is eaten the traditional way with your hands. We laterRead more
Heading Home
August 8, 2022 in South Korea ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
After a red eye to Korea we are one step closer to heading home. After a flight to JFK we will be one step closer to Charlotte. Justin and I have enjoyed experiencing the Korean culture. Our personalRead more
