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Welcome to my FB page on travel, culture, photography, food and more! I am so excited to share stories about my travel and adventures; something I’ve been really wanting to do for quite some time now.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Unknown

My name is Rauvi and I consider myself a ‘Pinay-Merican’. I am originally from the beautiful country of 7,107 islands

, born and raised in the Philippines. In 2007 however, I made the biggest move in my life and settled in the big State of Texas, specifically in Dallas which I consider my second home. I guess you can say that I’m a big Dallas Mavs and Dallas Cowboys fan. With my new-found love in traveling, I consequently made it my bucket list to visit all 50 states of America. So far, I have traveled to more than 25 states and counting…… I’ve also since traveled to many beautiful provinces in my native country which I never thought such stunning places existed. However though, I didn’t really realize the ‘Wanderlust’ in me until my trip to some parts of Europe last year. I fell more in love with traveling as I walked the royal ambience of London streets and as I explored the classic beauty of the city of love, Paris. I love being in an unfamiliar place. I love discovering new things. I love meeting people and learning different cultures. I love trying out different exotic and traditional cuisines. I love being asked for directions by other tourists like ‘I’m not a tourist myself’, LOL. It might sound strange but I even enjoyed the time when my friend and I got lost in Paris. If I could sum up the many reasons why and what I love about traveling, it’d be………..

“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson

When I don’t travel, you would find me in Dallas enjoying my family, painting, joining fun runs, trying out local restaurants, working as an RN and studying (I’m on my last year of finishing my masters in hope of becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner soon). Come travel the world with me!

I may not be the perfect daughter but I am sure lucky for having the best mother. She had always wished for her dream ca...
19/08/2019

I may not be the perfect daughter but I am sure lucky for having the best mother. She had always wished for her dream car. So here is your dream car, 2018 Toyota Rav4 mother.

Thank you for loving my children more than you love me.

How time flies.. I can't believe I have a 10th grader now. First day of school today and besties acted like long lost fr...
14/08/2019

How time flies.. I can't believe I have a 10th grader now. First day of school today and besties acted like long lost friends; they actually saw each other few days ago. Thanks for being a good friend to . I missed you in this pic .sang11. Have a good school year ahead of you girls. Enjoy HS, it's the best time of all time. Xoxo. ❤❤❤

Holding hands while walking on a beautiful white sand beach with my one and only man and my room mate❤, my one and only ...
12/08/2019

Holding hands while walking on a beautiful white sand beach with my one and only man and my room mate❤, my one and only son. I can't believe he is as tall or taller than me at the age of 10.

I used to remember telling myself to avoid dating a mama's boy but honestly I am actually raising one, 😂😂😂. I don't know but I still see him as 3-year old boy forever LOL.

It's painful to think that one day, he will find a woman to love and marry. One thing I am most certain of, that woman is sure lucky.

My son is the most caring, protective towards her sisters, very sweet and loving, smart and very funny. Not to mention, he's a very good looking boy. Growing up in a house with 4 ladies sure made him grow up to be a soft-hearted little fellow.

I love you baby boy! ❤❤❤

Me and my gorgeous girls in our kimono touring around the beautiful Tokyo, Japan.They say "when you are in Rome, do what...
11/08/2019

Me and my gorgeous girls in our kimono touring around the beautiful Tokyo, Japan.

They say "when you are in Rome, do what Romans do", and that's what I exactly do. I dress like them, enjoy what they enjoy, eat their food and pretty immersed into their culture.

I love Japan; it's definitely one of my top 5. Japan is ❤.

I wasn't really looking for a new car because I hate car payments. But when I saw this beauty, I just don't think I can ...
05/08/2019

I wasn't really looking for a new car because I hate car payments. But when I saw this beauty, I just don't think I can go back home without taking "her" with me.

It must be my Asian persuasion skills, luck or me and her are just really meant to be, but I was able to bring this beauty home with no car payments at all. How awesome is that?

What do you think I should name her?

Neon green is the new brown.Being in Boracay in the past and doing things like island-hopping, parasailing, helmet-divin...
02/08/2019

Neon green is the new brown.

Being in Boracay in the past and doing things like island-hopping, parasailing, helmet-diving and etc, I researched for something new and different this time on my 2nd visit. My reseach trimmed down to either visiting Romblon island, Carabao island or Antique adventure.

And since I've always wanted to experience the kawa (being cooked) adventure, off to Antique I went.

I'm glad to have made the right decision; I was truly bewitched with the beauty of Antique, Philippines. It was one of the places I truly enjoy and appreciate. Antique is bewitching and beautiful!

I loved swimming with the whalesharks but the seawater in Oslob burned my skin more than usual and I was itching all ove...
01/08/2019

I loved swimming with the whalesharks but the seawater in Oslob burned my skin more than usual and I was itching all over. So I hopped back on the boat and enjoyed a photoshoot instead 🤣🤣🤣

Crossing the famous Shibuya intersection in Tokyo. It was fun crossing the famous street back and forth alongside hundre...
31/07/2019

Crossing the famous Shibuya intersection in Tokyo. It was fun crossing the famous street back and forth alongside hundreds of people.
I see lots of tourists like who kept on crossing back and forth too lol, I bet those drivers were not happy at us. Oh well.......

"At the end of life, what really matters is not what we bought but what we built; not what we got but what we shared; no...
24/07/2019

"At the end of life, what really matters is not what we bought but what we built; not what we got but what we shared; not our competence but our character; and not our success, but our significance. Live a life that matters. Life a life full of love." -ADAPTED

Interesting piece of Philippine art that I would like to take home with me to stateside. Don't you think?
24/07/2019

Interesting piece of Philippine art that I would like to take home with me to stateside. Don't you think?

Stayed at Manny Pacquiao's Hotel at our hometown during the remainder of my stay in the Philippines. We both came from t...
24/07/2019

Stayed at Manny Pacquiao's Hotel at our hometown during the remainder of my stay in the Philippines. We both came from this small city down south of the Philippines called General Santos City. I am a big boxing fan, and of course a Pac-Man's #1 fan. Thanks for making us, Filipinos, proud. Thanks for putting our little city known to the whole world. More power!

My 2nd time canyoneering in Badian and enjoying the beauty of Kawasan Falls. It was just as fun as the first time I did ...
15/07/2019

My 2nd time canyoneering in Badian and enjoying the beauty of Kawasan Falls. It was just as fun as the first time I did it.

Happy 4th USA and God bless America!Flying my flag before taking off for a holiday in the Philippines. It is going to be...
05/07/2019

Happy 4th USA and God bless America!

Flying my flag before taking off for a holiday in the Philippines. It is going to be oh so fun!

I've always known California to have a seemingly perfect weather. During my trip just this last week of May however, it ...
09/06/2019

I've always known California to have a seemingly perfect weather. During my trip just this last week of May however, it was winter in L.A.! I was never a fan of cold so.... it was literally in and out. I enjoyed the butter beer and the turkey legs though 🤣

Regardless, I had fun hanging out with my first born. @ Universal Studios Hollywood

I am a proud alumnus of Notre Dame University as I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Notre Dame of Dadian...
16/04/2019

I am a proud alumnus of Notre Dame University as I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (Philippines chapter). Thus, I always make it a point to visit Notre Dame Cathedral in any part of the world that I go.

I am saddened with the fire that engulfed the sacredness and beauty of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. On the lighter note, I am grateful I've been blessed to visit this amazing church few years back.

I have to say that the historical and the architectural design of this cathedral is like no other. I hope Parisians can save whatever is left of it and rebuild it like it was never caught on fire in the first place.

@ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

My Spring office OOTD and my magic coffee. Losing weight is easy with . The coffee is really good and I am losing weight...
13/04/2019

My Spring office OOTD and my magic coffee. Losing weight is easy with . The coffee is really good and I am losing weight and waist inches by day.
I am hoping to decrease the demand of my work soon so I could get back to the gym again. But for now, coffee time!

Healthy life, happy life!!!!

Bluebonnet in Ennis, Texas will be in full bloom starting next week. It's prolly the best bluebonnet field you'll ever s...
10/04/2019

Bluebonnet in Ennis, Texas will be in full bloom starting next week. It's prolly the best bluebonnet field you'll ever see in Texas. So hurry and enjoy these beautiful and color fields.

Sunglasses:
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Rattan purse:
Watch: .watch

My Spring office OOTD of the day. It's a red day Monday today! It's good to be back to work after 4 days off and an amaz...
08/04/2019

My Spring office OOTD of the day. It's a red day Monday today! It's good to be back to work after 4 days off and an amazing weekend.

And also through Instagram, I have partnered with some brand as their ambassador and influencer and I am excited about that. I'll be promoting those products soon so watch out you guys...

Have a great Monday y'all!!!! @ Flower Mound, Texas

Ahhhh, it's so awesome to have the whirlpool bath all to myself. It's really nice to have a staycation sometimes even if...
08/04/2019

Ahhhh, it's so awesome to have the whirlpool bath all to myself. It's really nice to have a staycation sometimes even if I'm just around the Dallas-FW area. And of course, never fails to provide me an amazing stay each time.

And the jacuzzzi, soooo relaxing!!!!
Bathing suit: cute finds
Straw hat and straw earrings:
Sunglasses:
Hotel: at Park West @ Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West

Without change, there would be no butterfly."-AdaptedWhen my life drastically changed 3 years ago, I was scared to death...
06/04/2019

Without change, there would be no butterfly."-Adapted

When my life drastically changed 3 years ago, I was scared to death. I feared the unknown. I feared being alone.

3 years fast forward, I am very grateful for that change. Difficult is an understatement but that change taught me how to fly. And high I flew and soared.

So what I'm saying is don't be afraid of change because just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a beautiful butterful. Happy Saturday y'all!!!! @ The Shops at Willow Bend

With the delish food I've devoured during my recent trip to Hawaii, I wasn't liking the number I was seeing every time I...
04/04/2019

With the delish food I've devoured during my recent trip to Hawaii, I wasn't liking the number I was seeing every time I hop on my weighing scale.

Thankfully, a friend sent me a link to this amazing weight loss coffee I enjoy drinking first thing in the morning. And so far, 5 lbs lost in 3 weeks and I am excited!

And by the way, this is the first time I've worn a headband as I am doing a 7-day hide-your-big-forehead challenge. 😂😂😂 Who's with me?

For any info about my secret coffee, DM me!

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Yellow cute earrings from
Waterproof brow builder from
Waterproof eyeliner from
Eye shadow from
N**e blush on from
N**e lipstick from @ Flower Mound, Texas

Down the road from Halona Blowhole on the way to Makapuu on your right ride are these food trucks too difficult to ignor...
29/03/2019

Down the road from Halona Blowhole on the way to Makapuu on your right ride are these food trucks too difficult to ignore. Ignore the waistline and stop to experience some of the best food Hawaii offers. Delish food + beautiful view of the beach - who would pass on that???? Not me for sure, lol!!! @ Halona Beach Cove

"Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rythm of the water set your soul free." -Adapted @ Cockroach Cove
28/03/2019

"Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rythm of the water set your soul free." -Adapted @ Cockroach Cove

For anyone doing road trip from and to California and Las Vegas, check these cool pit stops.
09/08/2018

For anyone doing road trip from and to California and Las Vegas, check these cool pit stops.

This is an epic Los Angeles to Vegas road trip and pit stop with my 75-yea old grandmother, my mother, and my three hyperactive children. It was a fun ride!

For anyone planning to visit Iceland, check out my blog for travel guide; the what to and where to at
04/08/2018

For anyone planning to visit Iceland, check out my blog for travel guide; the what to and where to at

This is my 5-day Iceland itinerary. This blog how I spent my first day out of 5 in Iceland. This is an easy and relaxed itinerary for first-timers like me.

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