Ten Days In Japan: From Lodging Our Visa Applications To Finishing 14 Plates Of Sushi In One Seating

2017-03-09 16:33

Our trip in Japan was filled with utter delights because each day was allotted for discoveries. Everything in the country is incredibly efficient (I haven’t seen toilets so innovative)… Read More

Dreaming Of Kyoto

2017-03-08 15:54

Kyoto is the part of our Japan trip that we have enjoyed most. It’s remarkable how they were able to preserve the charm of the temples, alleys, and houses. I regret that we only stayed… Read More

Oh Deer! A Day In Nara

2017-03-04 10:58

What’s not to love about Nara? Everything about it exudes calmness – even the deer that would sometimes chase you for the famous shika sembei biscuit. Japan’s efficien… Read More

Tokyo DisneySea: Where Dreams Set Sail

2017-01-28 18:59

Tokyo DisneySea is our new favorite theme park because of its stellar line-up of areas and attractions that are based on different ports of call. As opposed to its sisters, DisneySea won&rsq&hell…Read More

Being Involved In A Car Accident, Building A Montessori, Getting Proposed To, And Other Year-End Highlights

2017-01-18 11:34

Looking after Laces and Tiaras proved to be challenging when we got into a car accident at the beginning of 2016. We were on our way home when a speeding bus hit us. Things could have been m… Read More

The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter At Universal Studios Japan â€“ Worth All The Gold In Gringottâ€™s!

2016-11-08 15:05

Thirteen years ago, I first came across the tale of The Boy Who Lived. Every Sunday, we used to go to the bookstore and there I saw this little unassuming book. Seven installments later, lik… Read More

Souvenir Guide: The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter At Universal Studios Japan

2016-11-08 05:47

Theme parks, they say, are tourist traps with their skyrocketing costs of food and souvenirs. Despite this truth, I still love taking home something that will remind me of how happy I was th… Read More

A Shy Girlâ€™s Guide To Surviving Parties

2016-04-06 16:32

I’m not going to sugarcoat it: parties horrify me. Introverts are social people too, but only for a limited time. Since they find happiness in spending time alone or with a group of pe… Read More

February Favorites

2016-03-26 08:17

Chanel Bonheur #61I typically stick with pink shades when it comes to lipsticks but this one is gorgeous! While it has shimmers, the lipstick doesn’t look that shiny when applied. The… Read More

A Breakup Survival Kit For A Friend

2016-03-26 08:13

Going through a breakup is difficult. This isn’t exactly news but it’s true. When a friend called me about her situation, I was close to crying too. It’s tougher when you b… Read More

South Korea Travel Cheat Sheet: How To Get A Korean Visa, Where To Stay In Korea, And The MERS Scare

2016-03-08 04:00

Korea wasn’t initially included in our plan for we were saving for a Gold Coast surfing trip. Things changed when I got hold of a My Love from the Star DVD. I’m not into Korean d… Read More

Kasalang Tagaytay 2016: Where Suppliers From The South Own The Spotlight

2016-02-29 08:55

Given the soaring fame of Tagaytay when it comes to weddings, it’s a delight to see an affair like Kasalang Tagaytay that puts the spotlight on wedding suppliers from the South. The ev… Read More

All About That Lace: A Piece For Zalora Community

2016-02-24 17:22

“Searching for lace-accented pieces used to be a struggle as this material existed primarily for the elderly. Fortunately, this intricately detailed textile increased in popularity. So… Read More

Isla De Gigantes Guide For Thrill-seekers

2016-02-19 12:23

There I was having the time of my life swimming and feeling like a pseudo mermaid when I saw Jade, our Isla de Gigantes guide, shaking off sand from my Birkenstocks. I told him not to do it… Read More

48 Hours In Baguio

2016-02-11 08:45

Baguio is a place close to my heart after living there for five years. I might have been to numerous special places but Baguio remained different. My social media feeds might have photos of… Read More

Swimming With The Massive Yet Graceful Oslob Whale Sharks

2015-12-21 14:10

No aquarium, regardless of how spacious and fancy it is, can replace the amazement that comes with an actual exploration of the sea’s wilderness. This is why we were so excited to visi… Read More

Singapore Diaries: Universal Studios And Its Yearly Frightfest

2015-10-29 08:06

This is a quick post of my recent Universal Studios Singapore adventure with my boyfriend’s family. I won’t dwell too much on the park because I have written about my favori… Read More

6 Things To Do At DreamPlay By DreamWorks

2015-10-16 05:08

Let kids have fun unstructured form of playUnstructured play is essential in honing a child's imagination and DreamPlay is just the right place for that. I took my cousins here and they cer… Read More

How It Feels To Work From Home

2015-10-14 04:19

I used to think I wasn't cut-out for the corporate world because I didn't have the guts to withstand its sometimes conniving nature. However, I am fortunate because the two instances I have… Read More

5 Fashion Icons And Their Standout Jewels

2015-09-17 08:45

Jewelry is perhaps the most transformative part of our closets. You might be clad in a simple black tee but pairing it with an oversized watch immediately does wonders. Nonetheless, you don… Read More

7 Tips For Making The Most Out Of Book Warehouse Sales

2015-09-09 08:04

Any place with dirt cheap books is a haven for bibliophiles. Last month, I was able to attend two warehouse sales for books. The one is Books for Lessin Pasig wherein ALL titles were sold fo… Read More

Korea Diaries: Bau House CafÃ©

2015-09-07 09:34

There are three reasons why I am adamant to visit Korea: the My Love from the Star exhibit, Everland’s T-Express, and most importantly, Bau House Café. The quaint caf&eacut&hell…Read More

Korea Diaries: Petite France

2015-09-07 09:29

After graduating from thick fairy tale compilations, one of the books I have devoured was “The Little Prince.” Knowing that innumerable lives have been touched by the book, Korea… Read More

Korea Diaries: â€œMy Love From The Starâ€ Exhibit

2015-09-07 09:28

I find mysterious brooding guys endearing which is why I got hooked on My Love from the Star. The series follows the life of an alien professor whose glum notion about love changed when he m… Read More

Korea Diaries: Everland Resort

2015-09-07 09:20

As a theme park devotee, I prioritized Everland when I created our South Korea itinerary. The outdoor theme park is located in Yongin and is operated by Samsung. The park’s intricate d… Read More

Korea Diaries: Nami Island And Namsan Tower

2015-09-07 09:16

After being captivated by the French-inspired houses in Petite France, we headed to Namiseom which is a half-moon-shaped island in Chuncheon. Nami Island is famed for its tree-lin… Read More

Korea Diaries: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, And Insadong

2015-09-07 09:10

We spent our last day in Korea exploring the country’s cultural side. Gyeongbokgung Palace was first on our list as it’s the country’s most famous royal abode. Unfortunatel… Read More

How To Quit Your Job With Poise

2015-09-07 08:58

One shouldn’t be nonchalant when resigning from a professional engagement. Not burning bridges is significant because we never know whom we’ll run into. Even if your wo… Read More

Chasing The Ocean's Song: La Union Surfing

2006-06-07 11:16

I'm starting to love surfing not just for the exhilaration that it gives but for the lifestyle behind the sport. It feels nice to just play around barefooted while listening to Jack Johnson… Read More

Whatâ€™s Your Love Vibe?

2006-06-07 11:16

That moment when you asked your man to stop spoiling you with flowers simply because you couldn’t eat them yet he still showed up first thing in the morning in your office saying, &ldq&hell…Read More

La Union Surfing Travelogue: Craving For Waves

2006-06-07 11:16

Despite my penchant for swimming and diving, surfing is something foreign to me. This is why even if my skin’s still painful and blotchy from our recent Palawan trip, I seized the… Read More

Palawan Travelogue: Puerto Princesa City, Underground River, And Honda Bay â™¥

2006-06-07 11:16

Knowing that each one us is only here temporarily pretty much explains my restlessness. Swaying from one task to another is how I thrive which apparently prompted one of my girlfriends to wr… Read More

I'm Never Coming Back To Myeongdong With My Boyfriend

2006-06-07 11:16

“Are we done yet?” my boyfriend asks with his eyes trying to conceal his impatience.“Malapit na talaga (It’s nearly over),” I say as convincingly as I can.This… Read More

Finding Serenity On Sumilon Island (+Where My Friends Ate The Famous Cebu Lechon)

2006-06-07 11:16

If you’re in Oslob, do not miss the serene Sumilon Island! Since we finished our whale shark encounter before noon, we rented a boat for P2,000 and paid P50 each for the environmental… Read More

A Hotel Rejected Us But It Didnâ€™t Stop Us From Admiring Moalboal

2006-06-07 11:16

After our fulfilling Kawasan canyoneering experience, we rented a multicab that would take us to Moalboal. This small town in Cebu’s southwest part is deemed a world-class divers&rsquo&hell…Read More

Kawasan Canyoneeringâ€™s Addicting Charm

2006-06-07 11:16

If there’s something I’m most grateful for about this trip, it’s the fact that I was accompanied by fellow adventure junkies. They’re Aujen’s MBA classmates and… Read More

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