
Live, Love, Travel
(Proudly Pinoy Food, Humor and Everyday Life)
The Philippines with its tropical weather and more than 7,000 islands, is a perfect getaway when everything returns to normal. The people are warm, hospitable and friendly. Join me as I unfold the beauty of the Country, its people, healthy foods and humor in everyday activities.
In Focus
What I write

Travel brings so much joy as it’s a way-out and respite from the day-to-day monotony.

Filipino dishes on a budget that are healthy and nutritious.

Find humor in Pinoys’ life from naming a bread to using social media apps
Meet us better
FOLLOW MY BLOGS
A Taste From Childhood
About edible ferns in the countryside
Feels Like Heaven
A Rugged Journey to the Philippines’ Cordilleran Mountain Range (Mountain Province)
Pinoys Take on Tiktok and FaceApp
On Everyday Humor and Data Security related to these apps
Beautiful People
The Country’s Open Door Policy and Heroic Acts during Korean War

Why You’ll Love Us
There’s so much news that would stress us more and leave us with heavy hearts.
I wish to lighten your loads and bring you smiles as I share about our Country, the Philippines, our food, and all the humor I can find from the day-to-day activities.
- Delicious Foods
- Humor
- Travel
- Inspiring Lives
- Boundless Love
“Excellent Service”
Their service is brilliant! I really hope some of them are now using your service.
Fiona
“Love the flexibility”
We are very happy with the box and we value that we can have the standard box or choose our own.
Joseph
“Fantastic quality”
I’m really appreciating the quality and presentation. The flavour of the veg is outstanding.
Michelle
Read on…
Top Posts
- The Home Is Now A School!The new norm makes the home a school. Ariela who’s been home schooled ever since, shared her fresh insights about it. Her family’s experience on helping food banks is a beautiful story of caring and sharing during this pandemic.
- HappinessThere’s always a time to refresh, a time to rest after a long flight and a time to fly again. When I count all my reasons to stay well and healthy, I always think of my family and life’s beauty. Nature is happiness.
- Boodle Fight!During this uncertain time, it’s always best to hold true to these values – camaraderie, brotherhood and equality. Boodle Fight, a Filipino tradition of eating using bare hands (kamayan) is a symbol of them, reminding us to always fight for what is good for everyone.
I look forward to reading more on your site. Cheryl
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Hi, thank you for your time and kind words. Yes, I’d also love reading blogs like yours. Keep safe.. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Hi, and thanks for the follow. Pleased to meet you!
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Hi, thanks for the visit and message! I found your blog and was captivated it. I read your about page and love what you said there. Keep on posting! 🙂 Stay safe! 🙂
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Hey, you have hooked a fish now! ME! Promise to follow your blog, now that I have found it. Stay safe and God Bless.
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Thank you for the visit and message! Stay safe as well!
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Hi Maria,
You’ve hooked another fish….Thank you for reading my post. I only do one a month as I also write a weekly column for a local newspaper (in Spain where I’m retired) and am trying to finish another book – my ninth.
The very best of luck to you. cheers! x
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I’m so fortunate to have found your blog and glad hearing from you now. It’s an added bonus that you’re a writer, I’d be learning a lot. I’m sure I’ll be checking your posts constantly. Stay safe. All my best wishes for you! Cheers! 🙂
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Thank you Maria. As I am of a Grandma’s age…especially writing-wise – if I can be of any help, please contact me:
joylennick@gmail.com Best wishes.
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Wow, I really appreciate that! I always adore mentors who willingly extend support. Thank you so much! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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You are most welcome. x
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Great stuff!
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Thank you for dropping by! I’m glad you like my blog. 🙂 Stay safe…
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NICE SHARING.
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Hi, thank you for the kind words! Stay safe!
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Thanks a lot. 🙂
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Hi. Thank you for liking my blog posts and for the follow. I appreciate. Stay safe.
Nice posts by the way.
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Hi, I was so fascinated by your post on Never Again. I love it! I totally agree that we won’t let anyone abuse or demean us because we’re women. 🙂 🙂 🙂 Great post!
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Awwnnn. Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words.
I totally agree with you.
Thanks again.
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Take care and stay safe always… 🙂
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Thanks for your follow of my blog, and in so doing, introducing me to yours, which I have enjoyed perusing. Have a wonderful day!
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Thank you for your interest and follow on our blog, Maria. Wow, you are a talented woman. Blessings!
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Hi, thank you so much! I’m so pleased to hear your message. 🙂 Take care and stay safe…
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Thanks for liking my posts and for following my blog
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Hi, thank you so much for your time and message. It’s my pleasure reading your posts… Take care and stay safe… 🙂
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Thank you for following my blog, which led me to yours. I’m looking forward to reading more of your work, Candace
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Thank you so much! I know I’ll learn a lot from your blog. I’ll be your constant visitor. 🙂
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Hi Maria!
Salamuch for following my blog.
Just had time to see your blogs today and they are so amazing!
Very interesting too… though makes me hungry.
Nice to meet you.
Have a blessed Sunday and week ahead.
fr. nick
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Salamat po ng marami! 🙂 Pleased to meet you po and glad to read your posts. 🙂
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Hi Maria,
Thank you so much for following my blog and may God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ
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Please to meet you and glad to hear from you. Yes, I’ll be a constant visitor in your blog. 🙂
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Your Home page is so enthusiastic I’ve signed up to follow you. Look forward to reading more of your posts. Keep safe and well.
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Hi, I’m so pleased to meet you and glad to hear your kind words. They inspire me to write better posts. 🙂 I’ll look forward to learning from you. Take care and stay safe. 🙂
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Hello Maria, thank you for stopping by and reading/liking my posts and following my blog. You seem to have varied interests and I am impressed that you blog about it. I will surely come by and read them one by one 🙂
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Thank you so much for your message! I think we both share the same interest for travel and interesting places to visit. I saw beautiful places in your blog. 🙂
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Thanks again Maria! I hope to keep my readers continuously interested! Fingers crossed!
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Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving the likes and follow. Perhaps we will learn more about each other as I will follow back. Blessing on your kind blog. I wish you much success.
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Thank you so much for your time and kind words. I appreciate this much. I love to learn from other blogs as yours. 🙂 Take care and stay safe. 🙂
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You haven’t even mentioned the poetry. When I was still in California, a young man working at a coffee house introduced me to your great poet Jose Rizal. He was a great man and someone the whole country can take pride in. His story is amazing.
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I’m so pleased to hear your kind words and affirmation for our country’s pride. Thank you so much. 🙂
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You have much to be proud of. He was a wonderful poet and a great man. 🙂
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Please check my post on the Old and the Past. There’s a mention about our national hero. 🙂
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Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find it. If possible, might you send me a link? 🙂
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Hi, sorry for that. Thank you so much! Here’s the link – https://beautifulpeopleinc.com/2020/07/20/the-old-and-the-past/
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Thank you for following George McNeill Photography. Look forward to reading more of your blog.
Stay safe.
George ☘️
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Thank you so much. Yes, there’s so much to learn fro your blog. 🙂 Stay safe as well.
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❤
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This is an amazing site! I love to travel very much. I hope you’ll stop by my blog and take a look at what I’m doing. I cover as much as possible, including culture and travel (when possible!).
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Hi, thank you so much for your wonderful message! Yes, I’ll do so… Take care and stay safe!
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I am lucky to come across such an amazing website! I am mesmerized by your blog theme! I am quite new to WordPress. Could you please advise me on how to make my blog theme look better?
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Hi, thank you so much for the wonderful message. I really appreciate it. You can email me at mariacristina.baroso@deped.gov.ph. I’ll be happy to be of service… 🙂
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I like your blog:)
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Gorgeous
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Thanks for your thoughts.
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