This is a sponsored post but all opinions are mine.
There are so many things I want to do this year if given a chance. First and foremost is to visit my mother in the Philippines. It has been 8 years since I last saw and hug my Mom and it would be nice to see her this year. She is celebrating her 64th birthday tomorrow and I can only wish that I am there beside her so I can give her a tight hug and tell her how much I love her. She recently got sick and it makes me realized that I really have to see her now more than ever. My kids were little when they first met their Lola and it would be great if we could all get together this year.
I found some airfare deals through Hotwire via Groupon Coupons and I am currently checking out what dates are cheaper to fly. Some days have higher rates and there are few days where the rate is low so that is what I am looking for. For the four of us to fly, the lowest I can find is $1070 plus tax each for a roundtrip tickets. Just for the plane tickets, we will need around five thousand dollars. I have no savings for it yet but I am hoping that I can find a much cheaper airfare so we can at least save money to spend for other things.
My children are so excited to see their cousins in the Philippines. They also love the fact that my Mom lives by the ocean so they can swim all they want. They are now bigger enough to swim with the whaleshark so that is something that they are excited about if we will be able to push through with our plan.
We live in a mountain state so going to place where they can swim is very exciting. The photos here were taken when we went to Tappan Lake in Ohio last year. It was the closest we could go to before they went back to school. Before Tappan lake, we also had our summer vacation in Williamsburg Virginia where we enjoyed an afternoon of splashing and swimming at Jamestown beach.
Our Tappan Lake trip was just one of those unplanned trip we did last year. I like spontaneous travels like this because it always end up a fun trip for all of us.
My kids had a lot of fun swimming in the water. Even though I couldn't join them that day, it's fun for me to watch them have so much fun in the water.
If we ever have a chance to push through with our international travel, it would be great. Not only we could reunite with my family back home but we will also be able to have a chance to visit other places in the Philippines that we haven't been to. My kids wants to see the chocolate hills in Bohol or visit Baguio City.
17 travelers' comments:
I do hope everything works out and you get to visit your mom this summer. I know you are wanting to see her really badly since you haven't seen her in eight years. Take lots of photos when you see her!
Eight is a long time not to see your mom. Sure the kids are excited to meet their grandmother and spend time with her. Enjoy your stay.
I hope you are able to visit you mom soon. Groupon is a must when traveling, you can find so many wonderful savings! Best of luck
It's so expensive to travel. My family wants us to visit in Kenya this summer but it'd be around 8g for the 5 of us. We just can't do it.
I hope your mom has a wonderful Birthday and you're there to give her a big hug. I've been searching groupon for savings more and more lately.
I really hope you're able to visit your mom soon! Family is so important. I know from experience how hard it can be to get to them sometimes, though. =(
I hope it works out and you get to travel like you want to. I think it sounds like a great time for you and your family.
I always find great deals with Groupon Coupons. I really hope you will be able to go see your Mom with your family soon.
It is definitely expensive to travel, but the experiences you have are wonderful! I hope you get that chance! I'm hoping to get myself set up to work from the road while traveling the country in an RV. Starting to get there, but I have to wait until my daughter graduates high school :)
I do hope you are able to visit your mother this year either by yourself or with your family. That is a bit long to be away
Wow, that will be a great adventure going to the Philippines together. What fun! The lake looks exciting too. As a kid I always liked the floating islands.
I recently saw a post highlighting some of the most beautiful beaches in the world...and the Philippines was at the top of the list!
It looks like your kids were having a lot of fun in the water. Glad they got to spend some time with their cousins.
You all look like you had so much fun. Such a beautiful family with beautiful smiles!
It's would be nice to travel international if you can afford it. And not relying on your 8-5 job. I always wanted to travel the world on a budget. But for now I am happy doing it locally.
I really hope you get to see your Mom this year. I complained when my Mom was traveling for two weeks last summer. We chat almost daily.
My kids call their Grandma Lola as well.
I hope all goes according to plan! Have tons of fun no matter where you are in life, enjoy your family : )
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