• ABOUT
  • DISCLOSURE/PRIVACY POLICY
  • WORK WITH ME

  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • TRAVEL
    • TRAVEL GUIDE
      • ASIA
        • JAPAN
        • PHILIPPINES
        • SINGAPORE
      • EUROPE
        • FRANCE
        • PORTUGAL
        • SPAIN
        • VATICAN CITY
      • MIDDLE EAST
        • ISRAEL
        • JORDAN
        • TURKEY
    • ADVENTURE TRAVEL
    • AIRLINES
    • ART GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
    • BEACHES IN THE PHILIPPINES
    • FOODVENTURE
      • BY LOCATION
        • PHILIPPINES
          • CASUAL DINING
          • FINE DINING
          • BUFFET/EAT ALL YOU CAN
        • FRANCE
        • ISRAEL
        • ITALY
        • JAPAN
        • SPAIN
      • BY CUISINE (PHILIPPINES)
        • CHINESE CUISINE
        • FILIPINO CUISINE
        • JAPANES CUISINE
        • ITALIAN CUISINE
        • THAI CUISINE
        • VIETNAMESE CUISINE
    • HOTELS & ACCOMODATION
    • MOUNTAINS
      • MAJOR CLIMBS
      • MINOR CLIMBS
  • TIPS & RESOURCES
    • ‘BEFORE YOU GO’ ESSENTIALS
    • ‘DURING YOUR TRIP’ REMINDERS
    • FUNDING YOUR TRIPS
    • PACKING LISTS
    • PHILIPPINES TRANSPORTATION TIPS
    • SURVIVAL GUIDES: HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS WHILE TRAVELING
    • SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
    • TRAVEL RESOURCES
    • TRAVEL TIPS
    • VALID IDS AND DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED IN THE PHILIPPINES
    • VISA GUIDES
      • VISA REQUIREMENTS
  • LIFESTYLE
    • 9 TO 5
    • BLOG SERIES
      • AFAM: AFFECTION FROM ACROSS MILES
      • LOVE SCAMMERS
    • BOOK REVIEWS
    • CULTURE
      • EVERYTHING FILIPINO
      • LEARN A LANGUAGE
    • CONCERTS, GIGS, & THEATER PLAYS
    • FITNESS ACTIVITIES & TIPS
      • MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
      • POLE DANCE & AERIAL SILK
      • RUNNING & MARATHON
    • INTERNET SAFETY TIPS
    • PET CARE
    • RANDOM LISTS
    • RELATIONSHIPS
    • TRAVELER SPOTLIGHT
    • TRAVEL THOUGHTS
    • VIRTUAL GIFTS, EXPERIENCE, & ACTIVITIES
  • DISCLOSURE/PRIVACY POLICY
  • WORK WITH ME
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • TRAVEL
    • TRAVEL GUIDE
      • ASIA
        • JAPAN
        • PHILIPPINES
        • SINGAPORE
      • EUROPE
        • FRANCE
        • PORTUGAL
        • SPAIN
        • VATICAN CITY
      • MIDDLE EAST
        • ISRAEL
        • JORDAN
        • TURKEY
    • ADVENTURE TRAVEL
    • AIRLINES
    • ART GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
    • BEACHES IN THE PHILIPPINES
    • FOODVENTURE
      • BY LOCATION
        • PHILIPPINES
          • CASUAL DINING
          • FINE DINING
          • BUFFET/EAT ALL YOU CAN
        • FRANCE
        • ISRAEL
        • ITALY
        • JAPAN
        • SPAIN
      • BY CUISINE (PHILIPPINES)
        • CHINESE CUISINE
        • FILIPINO CUISINE
        • JAPANES CUISINE
        • ITALIAN CUISINE
        • THAI CUISINE
        • VIETNAMESE CUISINE
    • HOTELS & ACCOMODATION
    • MOUNTAINS
      • MAJOR CLIMBS
      • MINOR CLIMBS
  • TIPS & RESOURCES
    • ‘BEFORE YOU GO’ ESSENTIALS
    • ‘DURING YOUR TRIP’ REMINDERS
    • FUNDING YOUR TRIPS
    • PACKING LISTS
    • PHILIPPINES TRANSPORTATION TIPS
    • SURVIVAL GUIDES: HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS WHILE TRAVELING
    • SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
    • TRAVEL RESOURCES
    • TRAVEL TIPS
    • VALID IDS AND DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED IN THE PHILIPPINES
    • VISA GUIDES
      • VISA REQUIREMENTS
  • LIFESTYLE
    • 9 TO 5
    • BLOG SERIES
      • AFAM: AFFECTION FROM ACROSS MILES
      • LOVE SCAMMERS
    • BOOK REVIEWS
    • CULTURE
      • EVERYTHING FILIPINO
      • LEARN A LANGUAGE
    • CONCERTS, GIGS, & THEATER PLAYS
    • FITNESS ACTIVITIES & TIPS
      • MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
      • POLE DANCE & AERIAL SILK
      • RUNNING & MARATHON
    • INTERNET SAFETY TIPS
    • PET CARE
    • RANDOM LISTS
    • RELATIONSHIPS
    • TRAVELER SPOTLIGHT
    • TRAVEL THOUGHTS
    • VIRTUAL GIFTS, EXPERIENCE, & ACTIVITIES
  • DISCLOSURE/PRIVACY POLICY
  • WORK WITH ME

No Widgets found in the Sidebar Alt!

  • Are You Ready to Buy A Second Home? Here are 7 Things To Consider
    Travel Thoughts

    Are You Ready to Buy A Second Home? Here are 7 Things To Consider

    June 26, 2022 /

    I’ve been thinking about buying a second home in Cavite. In addition to having a favorable location in the south, the communities there boast a wide variety of high-quality homes that can accommodate any size of family.

    read more
    Polly Amora 6 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Passports from Around the World: A Journey Through Identity and Worldwide Travel

    Passports from Around the World: A Journey Through Identity and Worldwide Travel

    July 16, 2018
    Uncomfortable Situations Abroad: A Traveler's Handbook for Identifying and Addressing Them

    Uncomfortable Situations Abroad: A Traveler’s Handbook for Identifying and Addressing Them

    April 21, 2024
    Healing Through Heartbreak: A Letter to My Future Self on Surviving and Thriving with the Power of Travel

    Healing Through Heartbreak: A Letter to My Future Self on Surviving and Thriving with the Power of Travel

    July 18, 2023
  • What Effect Will the Increase in Fuel Prices Have on Tourism?
    Travel Tips,  Travel Thoughts

    Fueling the Future: Exploring the Effects of Rising Fuel Prices on Tourism – A Personal Viewpoint

    June 13, 2022 /

    As the fuel price continues to increase, I’ve realized that traveling by car is becoming more and more impractical, especially when driving between provinces. Even if you are going to a nearby city, you would consider taking public transportation due to its lower cost. However, you would have to literally fight your way onto a bus or wait in line for hours for a taxi, and by the time you arrived at your destination, you would already be exhausted. Using an app to order a ride can also be quite challenging. Even more so now that COVID-19 restrictions in Metro Manila have been lowered to Level 1 and remote workers…

    read more
    Polly Amora 13 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Cheers to Culture and Kindness: 10 Friendly Etiquette in the Philippines

    Cheers to Culture and Kindness: A Guide to Basic Etiquette in the Philippines

    March 26, 2023
    What To Expect on Your PADI Open Water Dive Course – A Comprehensive Guide

    What To Expect on Your PADI Open Water Dive Course – A Comprehensive Guide

    July 1, 2023
    20 Useful Japanese Phrases for Travelers

    20 Useful Japanese Phrases for Travelers

    August 25, 2019
  • 7 Best Italian Foods I Tried in Italy That Totally Ruined Me for Regular Pasta (or Pizza)!
    Italy Foodventure,  Foodventure,  Italy,  Italy Travel Guide

    7 Best Italian Foods I Tried in Italy That Totally Ruined Me for Regular Pasta (or Pizza)!

    June 9, 2022 /

    If you go to Italy and only eat pizza and spaghetti, I’m not saying you’re wrong… …but I am saying you barely scratched the surface, amore. Because while those two are obviously iconic, Italian foods are so much more than the usual tourist comfort picks. Italy is one of those places where eating is not just part of the trip — it is the trip. The food culture is deep, regional, passionate, and honestly a little intimidating in the best way. Everybody has opinions. Everybody has standards. And after tasting the real thing in Italy, I completely understand why. Before my trip, I already loved Italian foods. I mean, who…

    read more
    Polly Amora 0 Comments
  • Bisaya for Beginners
    Learn A Language,  Manila Travel Guide,  Philippines Travel Guide

    Bisaya For Beginners: The Must-Know Basic Phrases and Pronunciation

    May 28, 2022 /

    When visiting Davao City, tourists believe that there is no need to be worried about language barriers. That might be true, given Davaoeño’s ability to quickly learn new languages. One example is the province’s growing BPO industry. We can understand, speak, and write in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya with ease.

    read more
    Polly Amora 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    20 Useful Japanese Phrases for Travelers

    20 Useful Japanese Phrases for Travelers

    August 25, 2019
    being bilingual rocks

    4 Awesome Reasons Why Being Bilingual Rocks!

    July 12, 2018
    Russian Phrases for Travelers: A Beginner's (Slightly Chaotic) Guide to Not Getting Lost in Translation

    Russian Phrases for Travelers: A Beginner’s (Slightly Chaotic) Guide to Not Getting Lost in Translation

    May 19, 2020
  • Casa Reyes Bistro Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City
    Filipino Cuisine,  Casual Dining,  Foodventure,  Philippines Foodventure

    Casa Reyes Bistro Filipino at Greenhills, San Juan City – Delicious Dinuguan and Chicken BBQ

    May 27, 2022 /

    When I swing by Casa Reyes Bistro Filipino in Greenhills, you bet I’m getting my hands on two must-haves: Dinuguan and Chicken BBQ. They’re my go-to’s every time. This spot’s menu is like a culinary tour of the Philippines, offering up all sorts of tasty treats. Sure, not every dish is gonna blow your mind, but let me tell you, the service totally makes up for it. It’s the kind of place where even if your meal isn’t a home run, you’ll still leave with a smile thanks to the awesome folks taking care of you.

    read more
    Polly Amora 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Abè SM Megamall: An Honest & Complete Review

    Abè SM Megamall: An Honest, Hungry Person’s Review

    August 12, 2025
    10 Rainy Day Filipino Food to Cozy Up With

    10 Best Rainy Day Filipino Food to Cozy Up With

    September 9, 2021
    Provenciano Restaurant At Maginhawa, Quezon City – One of the Best Authentic Filipino Restaurants in the Metro

    Provenciano Restaurant At Maginhawa St, Quezon City – One of the Best Authentic Filipino Restaurants in the Metro

    February 28, 2023
  • El Meson de Gonzalo in Salamanca, Spain
    Spain Travel Guide,  Europe,  Michelin Star Restaurants,  Salamanca,  Spain,  Spain Foodventure

    El Mesón de Gonzalo: Is Salamanca’s Most Talked-About Restaurant Worth the Hype?

    May 21, 2022 /

    Kamusta, kumain ka na? Before I ever set foot in Salamanca, I did what every self-respecting food-obsessed traveler does the week before a trip: I opened Google, typed “best restaurant Salamanca Spain,” and started scrolling. One name kept surfacing again and again, tucked into “best of” lists and Michelin Guide roundups alike — El Mesón de Gonzalo. A restaurant that’s been feeding this city since 1947, sitting practically on top of the Plaza Mayor, and carrying a listing in the Michelin Guide to boot. That last part is worth being precise about: El Mesón de Gonzalo isn’t a Michelin-starred restaurant, but it is one of the relatively small number of…

    read more
    Polly Amora 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Restaurante Casa Ojeda: A Culinary Triumph in the Heart of Burgos, Spain

    Restaurante Casa Ojeda in Burgos, Spain: A Comprehensive Review

    August 9, 2023
    La Fabrica Restaurante

    La Fabrica Restaurante, Burgos: The Review You Actually Want Before You Book

    April 2, 2022
    Burgos Cathedral: A Masterpiece of History, Faith, and Unsurpassed Beauty

    Burgos Cathedral: A Masterpiece of History, Faith, and Unsurpassed Beauty

    August 8, 2023
  • Genki Sushi in Bonifacio Stopover, Taguig City - One of the Best Sushi Places in the Metro
    Japanese Cuisine,  Casual Dining,  Foodventure,  Philippines Foodventure

    Genki Sushi in Bonifacio Stopover, Taguig City – One of the Best Sushi Places in the Metro

    May 1, 2022 /

    Hey there, have you eaten yet? Ready to embark on a delicious journey with me? Well, hold onto your chopsticks because we’re diving into the world of Genki Sushi at Bonifacio Stopover in Taguig City. Trust me, this place is like finding a shiny treasure chest full of sushi delights.

    read more
    Polly Amora 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Ipponyari BGC Review: Is This BGC's New Japanese Comfort Food Darling Worth the Hype?

    Ipponyari BGC Review: Is This BGC’s New Japanese Comfort Food Darling Worth the Hype?

    August 25, 2026
    Ramen Cool: A Flavorful Journey through Authentic Ramen in Kapitolyo, Pasig City

    Ramen Cool, Kapitolyo: An Honest & Complete Review

    September 7, 2020
    Ippudo Ayala 30th: A Comprehensive Review

    Ippudo Ayala 30th: A Comprehensive Review

    November 22, 2023
  • COMELEC Precinct Finder: Check if You're a Verified Voter in the Philippines this May 2022 Election (A Step-By-Step Guide)
    How To Get PH IDs,  Philippines Travel Guide

    COMELEC Precinct Finder: Check if You’re a Verified Voter in the Philippines this May 2022 Election (A Step-By-Step Guide)

    April 26, 2022 /

    Are you registered to vote at your current address in the Philippines? The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) website now allows registered voters to find their polling precinct for the 2022 general election using the COMELEC Precinct Finder. Check out these quick and easy steps to verify your voter registration status.

    read more
    Polly Amora 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    A Comprehensive Guide on How to Obtain Your UMID Card in the Philippines

    A Comprehensive Guide on How to Obtain Your UMID Card in the Philippines

    October 14, 2023
    Lost or Damaged Passport: A Complete Filipino Traveler’s Guide

    Lost or Damaged Passport: A Complete Filipino Traveler’s Guide

    August 28, 2025
    A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Your Electronic PRC License Online

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Your Electronic PRC License Online

    July 4, 2023
  • Masil Charcoal Grill Restaurant - Capitol Commons, Pasig City
    Philippines Foodventure,  Casual Dining,  Foodventure,  Korean Cuisine

    Dosirak Meals at Masil Charcoal Grill Restaurant – Capitol Commons, Pasig City: A Comprehensive Review

    April 23, 2022 /

    We’ve gone to a lot of Korean restaurants around the Metro, and Masil is one of the best. It’s got delicious food, great service, and a reasonable price. I first visited Masil at their Tiendesitas location in 2018 and had their charcoal grilled meat, which I loved, so I’ve returned every now and then since.

    read more
    Polly Amora 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Discover Em Hà Nội Restaurant: A Delectable Vietnamese Gastronomic Journey in Pasay City

    Em Hà Nội Restaurant: A Detailed Review

    July 20, 2023
    Filipino Street Foods: Must-Try Snacks for an Authentic Foodventure

    Filipino Street Foods: Must-Try Snacks for an Authentic Foodventure

    February 20, 2025
    Takashi Japanese Cuisine In Pioneer Center, Pasig City : Authentic Japanese Dining Experience At Affordable Price

    Takashi Japanese Cuisine at Pioneer Center, Pasig City : An Honest & Complete Review

    January 16, 2019
  • 15 Qualities of French Men You Should Be Aware Of
    Relationships,  Dating An AFAM,  Dating French Men,  France,  France Travel Guide

    15 Qualities of French Men You Should Be Aware Of (Especially, If You’re Dating One)

    April 17, 2022 /

    Dating like embarking on a thrilling journey that so many of us eagerly set out on! It’s all about meeting new people and diving headfirst into exciting experiences. Picture this: back in 2017, I crossed paths with this charming French gentleman, but it wasn’t until 2020 that our romantic story truly began. Now, let me tell you, I was filled with curiosity and excitement because he was my first real encounter with a Frenchman who became so close to my heart. I dived into countless YouTube videos and sifted through articles, trying to grasp what to expect. But here’s the thing, darling: you’ll never quite understand the magic until you…

    read more
    Polly Amora 1 Comment

    You May Also Like

    16 Struggles Only Pinays Dating AFAM Boyfriends Can Relate To

    16 Struggles Only Pinays Dating AFAM Boyfriends Can Relate To

    October 23, 2023
    Dating French Guys: 25 Intriguing and Eye-Opening Insights

    Dating French Guys: 25 Intriguing and Eye-Opening Insights

    February 24, 2024
    How To Celebrate Valentine's Day while in a Long-Distance Relationship

    How To Celebrate a Memorable Valentine’s Day When You’re In A Long Distance Relationship

    February 13, 2022
2425262728

Polly Amora

Hey, hey! I’m Polly Amora—a curious global citizen with a soft spot for culture, a weakness for history & beautiful architecture, and a not-so-quiet obsession with epic adventures.

So come along—because this isn’t just about seeing the world, it’s about living it.

Want to learn more? Nice.

I share all things travel—stunning destinations, foodventures, learning new languages, itineraries, and travel insider & budget tips. I also share about survival tips for both the corporate jungle and real-life adventures. From fun moments to the not-so-glam side (hello, visa applications), if it’s part of the journey, I’m talking about it.

BLOG SERIES

  • AFAM: A peek into my life in a cross-cultural relationship, featuring fun date-night ideas and tips for bridging two different worlds.

  • DEAL: Helpful tips for scoring amazing travel deals so you can see more of the world for less.
  • LOVE Scams: Stay informed and secure! We break down common online scams and how to keep your heart (and your info) safe.

  • SUMMIT: Simple, Useful Mountain Manuals for Inspired Travelers

Total Page Views

AmazingCounters.com

Trusted Travel Partners

JR Pass

SafetyWing

SafetyWing: Tailored Coverage for Modern Travelers (A Comprehensive Review)
2go Bus
12Go Partner

Disclaimer

Some pages on this travel blog come with a few affiliate links (yes, even Amazon sneaks in). If you click and buy, I may earn a small commission—at zero extra cost to you.

No fluff, no fake hype—just honest recommendations I’d actually stand by. Thanks for keeping this little travel chaos running.

© GoldenIslandSenorita.Net 2026. All Rights Reserved.
  • Disclaimer, Disclosure & Privacy Policy
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.
Go to mobile version