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Archive for the ‘Shop & Pop’ Category
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Quirk of the Month: Cruciani Bracelets
I first spotted these embroidered bracelets years ago on the wrist of my fellow journalist, Pam Pastor. They came in patterned designs, such as four-leaf clovers, flowers, and animals in different colors. Of course I immediately wanted my own …
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I Found My First Of 40,000 Little Free Libraries
I spotted this wooden mini bookshelf at the concierge of Glorietta Mall, Makati. Reminiscent of The Book Stop Project, the bookshelf had old books and a sign that said, “Little Free Library: Take a Book, Read a Book.”…
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Quirk of the Month: Strawberry Knits
Whenever someone I know goes on a trip to Baguio, I always ask them to buy me strawberry knitworks. I remember seeing cute knitted strawberry keychains and purses at more expensive retails shops a few years ago, and I told …
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Quirk of the Month: Care Package From The Netherlands
I love getting pasalubong. It’s the innate Filipino trait I have. When my best friend Jackie visited from The Netherlands a few weeks ago, she gave me this cute care package:…
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Travel Must-Have: Butterfly Twists Foldable Flats
Thank goodness for the invention of foldable shoes. It’s a staple in my travel luggage and I always have a pair hidden in my purse during wedding receptions and parties. A girl can only stand wearing sky-high heels for so …
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Quirk of the Month: Mystery Manila’s Card Game
When I was 11 years old, I wanted to be many different things when I grow
up—writer, lawyer, and during one brief period, toy maker. I wanted to invent different board games and puzzles for kids.The people working at …
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Quirk of the Month: Lisa Frank Tarot Cards
Who would have thought that a ’90s tween trend and fortune telling would be written in the stars? Early this month, Ariel Hart launched her free Lisa Frank Tarot cards online. The 22-card Major Arcana deck features our favorite Lisa …
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Quirk of the Month: Sunprint Kit
I almost forgot about this souvenir I purchased from Getty Museum two years ago. This 4″ x 4″ Sunprint Kit
cost me $6.50 and I finally opened it last weekend.…
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1 Headband, 10 Ways
For travelers who have mastered the art of packing light, multi-purpose apparel is a lifesaver. There’s the versatile white shirt that can be used over and over again (just don’t forget to launder), the crumple-free infinite dress, and multi-purpose …
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My Hello Kitty Bucket List
My loved ones and long-time blog subscribers would know that when it comes to cartoon characters, it’s Snoopy and the Peanuts gang for me. But when was a kid, I was a classic Hello Kitty girl. That iconic cat (or …
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Quirk of the Month: Snoopy Happy Meal Set
McDonald’s announced their new lineup of Happy Meal toys last December to hype up the January 2016 release of The Peanuts Movie. Although this CG-animated, 3G version of Charles M. Schulz’s classic started screening in the US as early …
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Skincare Essentials For the Frequent Flier
Whether it’s a quick flight from Manila to Boracay or a long-haul voyage to another continent, being in a plane can take its toll on your skin. There’s zero humidity that leaves your skin dry, fluctuating temperatures that trigger breakouts, …
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Kickstarting My New Year with L’Oréal
Remember when I shared that I’m embracing my word of the year? It looks like I’m off to a good start. BDJ Box ushered in the New Year with their first beauty soiree, “Kickstart Your New Look With …
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My New Workout: The Cambodian Jianzi
I was in the night market of Siem Reap sometime in 2013 when I saw two waiters taking a break from their shift. They were kicking around a colorful shuttlecock. It reminded me of the traditional Filipino game sipa, …
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Quirk of the Month: Choose Your Own Tat-venture
No, I am not over it. Temporary metallic tatts were all the rage in 2014, but here’s a new book to prove that it’s more than just a temporary craze. Choose Your Own Tat-venture is a fun activity book for …
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20 Gift Ideas For Travelers
Less than two weeks left ‘til Christmas, dear readers! Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? To help you find a present for your fellow traveler (or maybe even yourself), here are 20 items below ₱3,000.…
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Quirk of the Month: Yoga Joes
I saw these green army men featured in a website a few months ago. Weeks later, my friend Cristina was vacationing in New York and asked me if I wanted anything for pasalubong. I immediately replied, “Yoga Joes!”…
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Products I Splurge On When Abroad
As much as I’ve evolved as a traveler—like packing a lighter luggage and avoiding tourist scams—I’m unabashedly the stereotypical Filipino traveler. I buy a lot of pasalubong for my loved ones, pack a balikbayan box when the pasalubong…