We're Sherwin, Abby, and the boys — exploring the world one trip at a time. Road trips, theme parks, and international adventures, all on video and in writing.
The final day of Philippines 2024 — a last visit to family in Liliw, Laguna, lighting candles at the church, Manila Airport lounge, and a Taipei layover with beef noodles and boba before the long flight home to California.
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A behind-the-scenes look at sabong at a coliseum in Liliw, Laguna, Philippines — the ulutan matchup, the tari blades, and the Sunday morning crowd. No footage of actual fights.
Three days at Casa Amara in Batangas, Philippines — an all-inclusive cliffside villa with a private infinity pool overlooking the South China Sea, a vintage Land Cruiser shuttle, and a steep hike to a pebble beach.
Final hours in Tokyo, Japan: omakase sushi at Shibuya Scramble Square, a HiAce convoy to Haneda Airport, the bidding system that got us business class for $200, and a turbulent red-eye back to Manila.
Shibuya Sky observation deck with unobstructed rooftop views over Tokyo, Japan — plus lunch on the 13th floor, a solo night out in Shibuya, and spotting a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N on display.
Father's Day in Tokyo, Japan: Senso-ji at 9am, Tokyo Skytree, a life-size Gundam at Diver City, Godzilla in Shinjuku, and a Sony camera haul at Bic Camera.
Day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji — Chureito Pagoda with Fuji framed in maple trees, Lake Kawaguchiko, a 1,300-year-old shrine we stumbled into, two thrift stores, and a JDM car export connection.
Taking the Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo — navigating two train systems, eating ekiben at 170mph, and spending the rest of the day in Shibuya doing hotel check-in and way too much shopping.
Day trip from Nara to Kyoto covering Nara Park's free-roaming deer, the massive Todaiji Great Buddha Hall, ramen at Zundoya, the Arashiyama bamboo grove, Kinkakuji's golden reflection, Fushimi Inari, and wagyu dinner at Gyu-Kaku.
Day two in Osaka, Japan — private guided tour hitting Shitennoji Temple, Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, and the Cup Noodles Museum, plus a Pringles store with flavors you can't get in the US.
Osaka, Japan day one: landing at Kansai International Airport on a man-made island, navigating right-hand-drive traffic into the city, checking into Sotetsu Grand Fresa, and walking Dotonbori at dusk.
An honest review of Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila — dress code drama at the Spiral buffet, room quality issues, Manila Bay views, and whether ₱10,000 a night is worth it.
Riding in my cousin's Owner Type Jeep in Liliw, Laguna — a stainless steel Willys conversion with a Toyota 4K engine, the Philippines' answer to the Cybertruck.
Full walkthrough of Avery Ridge Resort in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna — 3 floors, private pool with waterfall, and panoramic views for ₱35,000 a night.
A permit, a boat ride, a hard hat that didn't fit, and a tour through the UNESCO-listed underground river in Sabang. Day four of the family Palawan trip.
Plans changed — El Nido was six hours away and not worth it without island hopping. So we went to Port Barton, hit the Roxas fish market, found the bakery I grew up eating at, and made it to Puerto Princesa by nightfall.
A night at Uncle Henry's beach resort in Roxas, Palawan — cottage tour, a blackout that didn't matter, lechon dinner with family, and a choice to put the camera down.
EV charging on SLEX, a business class upgrade on Philippine Airlines, and reuniting with family in Caramay — Palawan is everything I remembered and more.
Walking the streets of Liliw, Laguna where I grew up — tricycle rides, family surprises, jeepneys, and what daily life actually looks like in a Philippine province.
Flying from Ontario to Manila via Taipei on China Airlines. Airport lounge drama, a 15-hour flight, the eTravel frustration, and arriving to a storm.
Our first family trip from LA to New York City. Four days of pizza, museums, iconic landmarks, and a boat tour around the Statue of Liberty.
