About Frecelynne | Family Travel Blog from the Philippines

Hello, I’m Frecelynne!

I’m a storyteller, a wife, a mom, and someone who believes that travel doesn’t have to be fast or fancy to be meaningful. I live in Manila, Philippines, and this blog is where I keep the stories that matter to me most.

In 2013, I launched Hello I’m Frecelynne as a travel journal. At the time, I was traveling with my then-boyfriend, Dee. We explored cities, tried new food, and learned about the world together. Years later, we’re married and traveling as a family of three with our daughter, Audrey. We still travel with the same sense of wonder, but now with a little more planning and a little more purpose.

So, what changed

When Audrey was born, our way of traveling shifted. We started looking at destinations through her eyes. What used to be about new sights and food finds became about slowing down, choosing places that felt safe, kind, and full of learning.

We plan differently now. We choose family-friendly destinations that are also rich in culture. We mix simple comforts with the occasional splurge. We care less about crossing off a list and more about finding places we’ll remember years from now.

What this blog is all about

This space is for families like us who want to make time for meaningful trips, even with full-time jobs, school calendars, and limited vacation days.

If you’re a parent planning a weekend away…
A couple looking for somewhere to reconnect…
Or someone who believes food, culture, and authentic experiences are the heart of a good trip…

You’re in the right place.

Here’s what you’ll find:

Tried-and-tested travel guides
Kid-friendly stays and stops
Date-worthy destinations for couples
Restaurants we’ve actually eaten at
Cultural experiences that feel personal
Packing tips, checklists, and real-life advice

Our travel dream

We’re slowly exploring all 82 provinces in the Philippines, one place, one memory, one story at a time.

Dee: 24/82
Me: 22/82
Audrey: 19/82

We’re not in a rush. This isn’t a race. It’s a journey we’re grateful to take and to share.

Who we are

Outside of blogging, I work full-time as a Marketing Director for an international company and am finishing my Master’s in Marketing Communication. Dee works as Client Relations Manager, and Audrey is a first grader in a private Catholic school.

Our lives are whole, and travel is part of it. Not the center, not the goal, but something we make space for because even the smallest trip can be the start of something meaningful.

What I believe in

Authenticity – I’ll never recommend anything we haven’t personally tried
Honesty – All reviews are based on real experiences
Family-first – Every destination we visit adds value to our lives as a family
Cultural respect – We love learning, listening, and sharing thoughtfully
Balance – We travel smart, but we say yes to comfort when we can

Where I am (and where I’m not)

I no longer keep active social media channels for the blog. Content creation on those platforms feels too fast-paced for me. I prefer a slower, more mindful way of sharing.

That said, I still use:

Facebook & Messenger, to stay in touch with family and friends
TikTok, mostly to scroll through trending clips (yes, I doom scroll too)
YouTube, where I upload short video highlights from our trips. Audrey loves watching them and reliving those memories

If you’d like to reach out, the best way is through email: helloimfrecelynne@gmail.com