Every single girl friend of mine is asking the same exact question – “Where are the good guys? I can’t seem to find them!”

Well, apparently, they’re not at golf courses, country clubs, bars or churches – they’ve been cycling at the Ride to Conquer Cancer cycling event to raise money for cancer research.

Here are few reasons why you should take up cycling in Australia …

I spent 5 nights and 6 days on the island of Hvar in Croatia. I was booked at the Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel  for 3 nights and another hotel for 2 nights. I was so spoiled and pampered at the Adriana that I came running back to them after a night at the other hotel. (It was like I was at Neiman Marcus and went down to Walmart). Nothing quite compares to the luxurious offerings of the Adriana. Nothing.

Located in the center of the historical area of Hvar, the Adriana offers an impressive full service spa, a rooftop terrace with a covered salt water swimming pool and a sky bar that serves Mediterranean specialties with panoramic views of the Cathedral, the Piazza and the bay.

Try to take photos of food for your records. Why? Because olfactory memories take us further back in time than other factors; this is supported by experimental evidence. Taking photos of what you ate during your trip will bring back happy memories of your trip.

Filling up the gas tank of your rental car can be quite confusing. Is the gas tank on the left or right side? Now, with this simple tip, you know exactly where the gas tank is.

I have been to hundreds of beaches around the world and I have never seen this phenomenon- sand that turns from white to pink during sunset. It’s quite hard to believe but it’s true.

Around 4:00 pm, the pure white sand of Elafonisi Beach (West coast of Crete) turns from pure white to dark pink. It’s as though someone sprinkled pink dust on the shores when you weren’t looking. In some light, the sand takes on a pink glow, said to be from corals. (Elafonisi Beach is actually protected by an EU environmental program.)

I was in Zurich when a friend posted something on my Facebook page “If you’re on a road trip in Europe, you definitely have to see the Christmas Markets in Germany. The Germans know how to celebrate Christmas more than any country.”

His post intrigued me — I grew up in the Philippines and few can beat Filipinos as far as going overboard with Christmas (Filipino families put up their Christmas trees as early October … I am not kidding!).

Almost every travel guide will tell you that the best time to visit Napa and Sonoma Valley is in the Summer. Yup, that’s about as right as saying that the best time to go to Toys R Us is a week before Christmas. It is chaotic, packed, and good luck on getting note and restaurant reservations.

A summer trip to Napa means standing in lines, fighting for a parking spot, waiting for your order for 30-40 minutes and sky high hotel rates.

Go in the Fall. – sometime from Sept to early November.  This is the time leaves turn to golden brown and it’s also when they harvest the grapes.  It’s not too hot, not too crowded, easy to get reservations at Michelin-rated restaurants and hotels are quite affordable.

I hope these images will convince you that I am right! See for yourself and fall in love with Napa. 

I ran into my Canadian friend Chantal at the Vancouver Airport and she was so excited about her recent adventure at an Elephant Farm in Chiang Mai. She took her entire family and they took care of elephants for a few days. She showed me photos of their family bathing the elephants in the river and I was so jealous. I didn’t know such place existed.

I was so excited that I immediately called my 10 year old nephew about this elephant farm in Thailand where we will be camping for 4 days to take care of the elephants. I explained to him that “we would wake up early to take the elephants for a walk, then bathe them in the river, and feed them before taking them for their daily exercises.” I was so excited and I knew he would be as well.

My friend Mark was celebrating a milestone birthday and to commemorate this special occasion, he rented an entire chateau in Durdogne in South of France for his 10 closest friends. He has come up with a lot of crazy ideas in the course of our 12 year friendship- but this was the best idea EVER!

The chateau is managed by the prestigious Château de la Treyne.  It is located in a very quiet part of the countryside perched on a hill overlooking Durdogne. The setting is quite extraordinary. This chateau is also the ideal base from which to set off and explore this fascinating region of France.  We rented a couple of cars and explored wineries, caves, and quaint villages in the course of 7 days.

1. 1. You don’t remember your mother’s birthday but you have your frequent flyer number memorized.
   2. Your idea of porn is Travel and Leisure Magazine
   3. Your wallet (or home drawer) has at least 5 types of currencies
   4. You have a selfie with a parrot, a monkey, a koala, an elephant and a kangaroo.
      
   5. Your profile pic is of you in an exotic country
   6. You don’t name drop celebrities at dinner parties, you name drop countries you’ve visited
   7. Your yearly goal in life is to get status with an airline (and you actually have a plan in place)
   8. You’re still in the middle of your vacation and you’re already planning the next one
   9. You can name all the restaurants at the airport
   10. You think that travel where you don’t need your passport doesn’t really count as travel
   11. You can’t name the Khardashian sisters but you can name every country in the Eastern bloc
   12. You’d pick a rainy day Argentina or a snow storm in Zurich over a sunny day at home
   13. Your credit card was issued by an airline
   14. Half of your Facebook friends are people you’ve met in a foreign country
   15. You actually enjoy seeing your friends’ vacation photos
   16. You have the double-sized 32 page passport
   17. You got more excited planning your honeymoon than planning your wedding
   18. You’ve spent more time on TripAdvisor than CNN
   19. You can name 5 Amazing Places to watch the sunset
   20. Your favorite Thai Restaurant, is actually in Thailand
   21. You’ve thought of giving up your amazing job to one that will allow you to travel for free
   22. You work extra hard so that you have more money for more trips
   23. You re-consider having pets as it may affect your ability to travel
   24. When you haven’t travelled in 3 months, you start getting antsy and think your lie is B-O-R-I-N-G!
   25. You don’t get jealous when your friends post about their new car, but you do when they post a pic of them frolicking in Greece
   26. You can’t name the 5 members of One Direction, but you have heard of countries like Myanmar, Mongolia, Morocco, Georgia, and Laos
   27. Your friends know it’s better to email you for travel tips and ideas than use Google
   28. You know that Ottawa is not a city in Japan
   29. You love your family but you will only spend Christmas vacation or Thanksgiving vacation with them. The other holiday is for traveling somewhere.
   30. You’d rather do Paris the City, than Paris Hilton
   31. When you’re deciding where to go for your vacation, it feels like Sophie’s Choice.
   32. You have ridden a horse, an elephant, and a camel
   33. Your screensaver is a gorgeous landscape photo, not of Jake Gyllenhaal.
   34. You’re most happiest when you’re on the road.
   35. You couldn’t care less that Kim Khardashian and Kanye got together, but if airlines merge …. Oh, you try to get all the facts!!!!
   36. You know what Global Entry and Priority Pass are, in fact, you’re a member
   37. You know more about a plane’s configuration than your own car
   38. You know how to say “Thank You” in more than 5 languages
   39. You learn that your friend just bought a $1,500 purse, you’re thinking “God, I’d rather use that money for a trip to Bali.”
   40. You can’t name the past 5 US presidents but can name at least 40 US states
   41. Your hottest sex experience, is with a foreigner
   42. The only time you pray is before each flight “God, I hope I get upgraded!!!! PLEASE!!!!”
   43. 90% of your junk mail are from travel-related websites
   44. You absolutely hate airline food by now
   45. You judge people who travel with super large suitcases. You think they’re crazy.
   46. At the airport, you have a favorite sitting area and you know where all the charging stations are.
   47. You know that Bellagio is not just a hotel in Vegas
   48. Given the choice, you would rather hug a koala than Hugh Jackman
   49. You may not remember where you put your car keys, but you know exactly where your passport is.
   50. You actually have a bucket list.

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