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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Palad Flakes from Bantayan Island, Philippines

Mom Violy had called up Carmina telling her she wanted to eat some dried fish, but couldn't remember the name. Mom Violy had described to Carmina do you remember the dried fish I use to buy at the Public Market in Balanga Bataan, Philippines. All I can remember the fishes are stuck together in a square shaped like a sheet of paper. Carmina knew what Mom Violy was trying to explain to her but in the tip of my tongue I couldn't remember what it was called. Carmina went to search it online to be able to find how to purchase it online if the name was unknown. Luckily after finding a way to describe it while searching it up with pictures of that particular dried fish came up Palad Flakes coming from Bantayan Island, Philippines. Who would have known Carmina would be able to find it right away from Jahminne's Trading  Online Lazada Philippines for PHP 150.00 not including shipping and handling fees. Mom Violy knows anything is possible to find especially if her daughter Carmina i...