Hello Balloon | travel

Pancakes with Carmen Miranda

Posted by Arlu on Aug 1, 2012 in Featured, Food, Travel | 9 comments

Anthony is always on the prowl for good American breakfast places here in the Philippines — So far, based on his standards, there have only been a handful of restaurants that have gotten it right. You see, it’s not just about the menu and the flavor. It also has a lot to do with the size of the portions, too, which should come heaping, overflowing, and always piled high.

TALKABOUT : Snorkeling

Posted by Arlu on Mar 31, 2012 in Featured, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 0 comments

Time for some sun, everybody! For Hello Balloon’s first year anniversary, we’re taking you snorkeling in Anilao, Batangas, where we’ll visit two of our favorite dive spots. Also, don’t forget to check out what went wrong with my wet suit that led to me mooning an entire school of silver jack fish. But first… BREAKFAST!

A Day of Awkward Cheese and Difficult Lollipops

Posted by Arlu on Feb 24, 2012 in Culture, Featured, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 2 comments

We were thrilled to receive a text message from my cousins Patricia and Richard inviting us for a one-day excursion with their families up north. I must mention right off the bat that I love road trips, and at the same time, I also love traveling with my cousins in particular. We’ve gone on many, many trips over the years, and they’re always fun, pleasant and easy-going. As for their kids, my adorable nieces and nephews, let’s just say that they kept us adults on our toes. Hahaha!

WALKABOUT : Awkward Monkey Moment in Singapore Zoo

Posted by Arlu on Jan 9, 2012 in Featured, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 4 comments

Join us as we take a stroll around the world-famous Singapore Zoo and get to know its funny residents. Make sure not to miss the stork that made us cringe, and also hear our confessions about what we’d REALLY like to do with cats and zebras.

My Kim Kardashian Chicken Nuggets // An Airport Survival Guide

Posted by Arlu on Nov 24, 2011 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 4 comments

Hi guys! Sorry it’s been a while since our last blog post. Anthony and I had to fly to the US these past two weeks, and are now officially back to tell our story. It begins with an unavoidable eleven-hour layover at the Hong Kong International Airport, easily the longest layover we’ve ever had to make, and one that we surely won’t forget for a very long time.