Cille Anne

This blog is maintained, written and edited by she - who likes to travel a lot, more like wishes to travel a lot, doesn't want to miss a photo-op, loves the rain, certified chocoholic, coffee keeps her sane - it runs through her veins, she doesn't know how to swim, but wants to dive in Tubbataha all the same haha

~Come share with me, my travels, my stories, my life.

My name is Cille. AND THIS IS PENFIRES. :)

August 16, 2018 By Cille Anne Leave a Comment

A Birthday Trip in Macau

Celebrating Birthday in The Parisian Macao, plus tips in crossing via ferry from Hong Kong to Macau and other insights of our Cotai strip experience.

August 14, 2018 By Cille Anne Leave a Comment

Food Trip in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Gulay. Veggies. Pho. Bahn Mi. Bun Cha. Bun Rieu. Spring Rolls. Rice Noodles. Iced Coffee. Food trip in Vietnam. It’s fascinating to see just how the Vietnamese love to eat their green leafy vegetables. Different kinds of leaves and herbs piled mountain high on plates, and they ate this with much gusto. No wonder the […]

August 14, 2018 By Cille Anne Leave a Comment

1 Day Ho Chi Minh Walking Tour Plus Vietnam Travel Tips

Vietnam is Calling! Vietnam is a Southeast Asian nation and a neighboring country of the Philippines. We spent a total of 6D/5N in its capital city, Ho Chi Minh just this August 2018. This blog is part of the Penfires Vietnam Series. You may want to considering adding this famous amusement park in Vietnam to your […]

August 11, 2018 By Cille Anne Leave a Comment

Where to Go in Ho Chi Minh? Visit Suoi Tien Theme Park

Visit the famous theme park in Ho Chi Minh, Suoi Tien!

July 29, 2018 By Cille Anne Leave a Comment

Buying SM Travel Insurance – Packages, Rates and Review

We look at travel insurance as a necessity when we travel abroad. It’s a non-negotiable for us. Most people tend to look at travel insurance as just another expense that one can do without. Can you skip it? Should you skip it? Ultimately it is up to you, but please think twice of not getting […]

July 18, 2018 By Cille Anne Leave a Comment

Where Art Thou, Enchantment?

There are places that stays in your heart, one you want to go back to. And when you finally went back, a bit of you wish you hadn’t. What happened? Places change. People change. Nothing is constant. So, you cling to the memories of the first visit. At least, you had that. At least, you […]

May 16, 2018 By Cille Anne Leave a Comment

Taiwan Itinerary 6D / 5N via DIY and Private Car Tours Plus Insights and Tips

These were our actual day to day itineraries during our Taiwan visit last February 2018. We followed a combination of DIY and private car tours. Taiwan visa free entry for Philippine passport holder is until July 31, 2018 only. Have you book your tickets to Taipei? Book now! If you miss the visa-free entry, you […]