Foreigners’ Survival Guide To Divisoria

I love Divisoria, Manila’s popular commercial center for bargain goods. It’s true what they say that you’ll find almost everything you need there for the lowest price. I go there several times a year, for both business and personal shopping.…

Quirk of the Month: Fort Greene Flea Finds

One of Brooklyn’s several flea markets, Fort Greene runs every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from spring to fall in Lafeyette Avenue.

Part vintage bazaar, part town square, and part food market, Fort Greene is a hipster’s paradise. With …

Snapshots: BGC Passionfest 2013

Ever had one of those days where “the plan is to have no plan?” I went to Bonifacio High Street to attend a Havaianas product launch at All Flip-Flops. When I headed out, I noticed that the street was filled …

Seafood on a Budget

In the Philippines, dampa-style eating boils down to three main steps: 1.) strolling down the wet market to haggle and purchase fresh produce such as seafood, 2.) selecting a nearby restaurant or eatery where, for a service fee, they …