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One Week in Taipei, Taiwan (Part 1): Taipei 101, Maokong Gondola & Taipei Zoo
Last December 2024, my husband and I decided to spend Christmas somewhere warm. Since I’m originally from the Philippines, we booked our holiday trip there to celebrate with my family. While searching for flights from Frankfurt, we found a reasonably priced ticket with China Airlines with a layover in Taipei, Taiwan . Neither of us had been to Taipei before, so we immediately thought: Why not turn this layover into a mini adventure? And just like that, our 1-week Taipei itine
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Feb 135 min read


Discovering Danjugan Island Sanctuary: A Unique Eco-Adventure
Hidden just off the coast of Negros Occidental lies a place where time slows down, nature speaks louder, and every visitor becomes part of something bigger than a holiday. Danjugan Island Sanctuary is more than a tropical escape — it is a living classroom for conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable travel. Managed by the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PRRCFI) , the island offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience pristine ecosystems
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Jan 147 min read


Our February Asia Adventure: A Memorable Journey with Qatar Airways
Join us for a mini adventure through Doha’s Hamad International Airport—watch it at the end of this blog. A Comfortable Start to Our Journey During our recent journey to Asia in February, we chose an economy flight with Qatar Airways, transiting through its main hub at Hamad International Airport (DOH). Departing Germany in the evening worked well for us, as it allowed us to settle in for the nearly six-hour flight and get some rest along the way. From the start, the experien
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Discovering Comfort: A Layover at Canalis Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
Don’t miss the short video at the end of this blog where we share highlights from our stay at Canalis Airport Hotel. A Perfect Stop in Thailand Every time we travel to Asia, we make it a point to include a layover in Thailand before heading to our next destination. It’s always a welcome stop—a chance to reconnect with friends, experience the richness of Thai culture, and enjoy the incredible cuisine we never seem to get tired of. Each visit feels like a small pause in our jou
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Jul 1, 20253 min read
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