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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...
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Carmina's Travel Stories at Sikatuna's Mirror of the World in Bohol, Philippines

Not many people can afford to travel or capable to visit different countries required a passport and visa. Did you know you can visit a place in Bohol, Philippines that provide you a place to visit different countries? The only thing you can do is fly and pay a plane fare if you live outside of Bohol.  There is an entrance fee is 150.00 pesos ($2.63) to enter inside and the counter. If you're a senior citizen and PWD holder there is a discounted price. They also have restrooms inside to those who need to use it. Which direction do you want to walk around giving you areas to take a picture? Walking around heading to Paris the Eiffel Tower reminded me the last time I went year 2016 with Mom Violy and family. Mom Violy and Carmina has been to Pisa on our Europe Tour year 2016. I've never been to New York in real life. I was able to see a Statue of Liberty. The last time I've been to Singapore was year 2020 with Mom Violy for her birthday month of November. Seeing the windmill ...
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Filipino Food from Mayang Maye

  Hunger strikes when seniors would like to have their meal.  Arnel had informed us there are only restaurants that is not airconditioned. Arnel had recommended us to eat at  Mayang Maye  located at Bilar, Bohol, Philippines. Mom Violy requested a table that had electric fan facing her. Mom Violy cannot tolerate a place that is too hot. The employees we're helpful getting the right table for us to have our Filipino meal. Here is the menu for you to look and see what Mayang Maye offers. Mom Violy was craving for bihon pancit.  Tita Edna decided to get from Grill Ihaw (grilled) menu for pusit. (squid) Carmina ordered pork barbeque with rice.  Mom Violy decided to try their watermelon shake, but she didn't know there is milk in it. It was Mom Violy's first time to try watermelon shake with milk. She said it was good. Funny incident with Mom Violy and Tita Edna when eating the pusit. 🤣  Carmina said, Mom Violy and Tita Edna look like a vampire because the...
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Can you find the tarsier at Bohol Enchanted?

The last time Mom Violy went to see the tarsier was eight years ago. Before entering inside Bohol Enchanted there is a fee of 120.00 pesos ($2.11) for adults. There are discounted rates for those who are a senior citizen and PWD holder. There is a person who will look at your ticket stub. Those who want someone to take your pictures there are staff that can assist you. It is up to your how much tip you would like to give them. These people are professionals they know the best angle.  Someone will accompany you to search and look at the tarsier. If you cannot spot the tarsier they will point where it is.  Mom Violy can remember she can go up close near your face although right now there are new regulations. It is no longer allowed there are wires that marks where you can stand to take a picture or video. Anyone feeling hungry can eat at a buffet outside price of 395.00 pesos ($6.93) per person or snacks available near the entrance at Bohol Enchanted. No need to worry they also ...
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Explore with Carmina to View Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines

Mom Violy and Tita Edna has been to Bohol before in the past. It is Carmina's first time to travel to Bohol. Mom Violy and Tita Edna decided to bring me to Chocolate Hills. Before entering inside you will need to pay entrance fee where in the parking lot someone will approach your window in the car. If you have any senior citizens or PWD they have a discount based on the regular price. There were a lot of tourists in the area best to wear comfortable shoes wearing a hat since it is very hot depending on the month you plan to visit. Mom Violy decided not to walk to the top due to her health conditions. Mom Violy sat in a shaded area along with other seniors. Carmina left Mom Violy walked up to the top taking pictures using her selfie monopod of the chocolate hills. Tita Edna later had approached and reached to the top. There was a person who had approached us asked if he would like to take our pictures. We had given him a tip on how much you would like to contribute to the person is...
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