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The Gourmand Traveler Gourmand Travel Guide features food trip, restaurant finds, travel destinations. budget travel tips Thank you! TO TRAVEL IS TO LIVE, EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND LEARN

Gourmand is a French word for a person who has a huge appetite over fine dishes and drinks, a connoisseur of food. The goal of this blog is not only to explore travel destinations but also do food adventures and discover sumptuous cuisines. Thus, our blog www.gourmandtravelguide.com is all about food finds, restaurant reviews, fine dishes, travel destinations, budget trips and beautiful places in

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"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." — Albert Einstein
18/05/2026

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." — Albert Einstein

16/05/2026

Part III. Soaking in nature and the wilderness at . A self-paced mindfulness exercise, forest bathing, and immersing in the wonders of the natural world. Let's protect biodiversity and wildlife species. Let's keep our environment greener! 🌳

16/05/2026

Part II. Weekend Shinrin-yoku at . "In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks" — John Muir

16/05/2026

Part I. Midmorning nature trip 😄 Exploring the newly refurbished in QC. Sooo refreshing and relaxing! 🌳 A very peaceful and tranquil sanctuary.

09/05/2026

So after two hours of workout: jogging, brisk walking, body stretching, we became extremely tired and hungry and began looking for foooood! 😆😂

"Dear Ocean, thank you for making us feel tiny, humble, inspired, and salty... all at once"..."The ocean serves as a cal...
09/05/2026

"Dear Ocean, thank you for making us feel tiny, humble, inspired, and salty... all at once"..."The ocean serves as a calming, spiritual, and happy escape".

09/05/2026

Fitness Goal 😄

07/05/2026

Already miss the island life 🏝 😀

Hindi ko na mahanap yung fb page ng Roseveil Scents kaya dito ko na lang to i post for awareness. I ordered Jo Malone Wi...
07/05/2026

Hindi ko na mahanap yung fb page ng Roseveil Scents kaya dito ko na lang to i post for awareness. I ordered Jo Malone Wild bluebell and Nectarin kasi nag buy one take one daw sila, then today may nag deliver Php1,200 binayad ko kasi 1,199.00 naman yung amount na sinabi sa convo namin.

At eto na, nung buksan ko na ang box hindi Jo Malone perfumes ang laman ng box kundi etong microphone stand and 360 Perry Ellis perfume. Nagchat kaagad ako sa kanila pero walang sagot. Nagcomment pa ako dun sa FB page nila na Roseveil Scents pero ngayon diko na ma access yung page nila. For sure they blocked me kasi scammers sila. So ingat po kayo sa pagtransact sa mga fb pages ng kunwari sellers. Mostly sa kanila scammers.

If ma access nyo pa yang Roseveil Scents p**i check page nila nagbebenta sila kunwari ng Jo Malone perfumes at iba pa pero pag deliver iba laman ng box. Umalis na kasi kaagad yung rider diko na nap**ita na iba laman ng box at hindi yung inorder ko. Ilang tao na kaya na scam ng page na yan.

Ang daming scammers! Super careful ako sa mga transactions ko online making sure di ako ma scam pero eto na scam pa din my goodness! Buti 1,200.00 lang yun. Kikitain ko pa yan pero yang mga scammers sana ma karma kayo sa mga pinanggagawa nyo.

04/05/2026

First time mag RoRo going to Puerto Galera 😄 We arrived at 9:15AM in Batangas Port Terminal from Buendia DLTB bus terminal (May 1, 2026), but the queue to buy tickets was already super long!

Other shipping Lines booths were already close because they were all fully booked! So by the time we got near the Montenegro Shipping Lines booth at 2:30PM (imagine that. Five hours!), fastcraft tickets were already sold out and the last schedule of their fastcraft going to Balatero Port was at 2PM.

So our only option was RoRo (Montenegro Lines). Departure time: 3:30PM, travel time: 2hours.

Updated rates as of May 4, 2026 for regular passengers, from Batangas Port to Balatero Port and vice versa:

1. RoRo (Montenegro Lines): Php544.00 (travel time: 2 hours)
2. Fastcraft (Montenegro Lines): Php782.00 (travel time: 1 hour)
3. Fastcraft (Galerian): Php720.00 (travel time: 1 hour)

But I love the experience aboard RoRo vessel! Smooth and no inconvenience. Unlike sa fastcraft na nakakahilo hehe

04/05/2026

So why I keep coming back to White Beach, Puerto Galera as if wala ng ibang beach na malapit sa Metro Manila 😄 It's my third time visiting this beach and yet every return feels like the first time.

1. Well, I love the atmosphere and the vibe! Happy, relax, exciting, and so much fun. Basta para sa akin masaya dito. Hehe

2. So many beachfront accommodations to choose!

3. There are lots of food choices and restaurant options. If you love food while nagbebeach, this area is a perfect place to visit.

4. The environment is so alive and always in high spirit even during night time. Hindi nauubusan ng surprises ang beach na to.

5. It has a long coastline and no breakwater. I love the crystal-clear waters, smooth white sands, and the terrific view of the open sea. It's so therapeutic to just chill in the sand.

6. So many options to enjoy the trip, you can take sea adventures through island hopping or snorkeling. Madaming choices ng packages. So many watersports activities to choose from. You can also do inland tour. Or simply chill on the beachside.

7. It's the only beach destination near Metro Manila I know that serves all the feel and vibe of a relaxing and happy beach life, based on my personal preferences.

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