International Left-Handers Day is celebrated every August 13th, not that every left-handed person knows about our special day. We left-handers make up only 10-12% of the world’s population, so I’ve gotten used to living in a world made for right-handers. I’m a lefty when it comes to writing, using the chopsticks, and eating with a […]
Esquire Philippines recently sent me to cover the 2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races. It officially ran on the weekend of June 27-28, 2026 at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. One of my top highlights was the Fancy Dress Competition, where 18 teams paraded and raced in playful costumes and colorful attire. […]
For ’80s kids and ’90s teens like myself, Gloria Estefan was one of the popstars whose cassette tape made its rotation in our household. I remember my parents took me to the concert of Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine in 1991 at the Folk Arts Theater, where we watched them perform hits such […]
9 Works Theatrical took a bold risk for its first production of 2026. After 17 years since their debut production, the company adapted their first straight (non-musical) play, Yemaya. This unfamiliar but Pulitzer Prize-winning play was written by Quiara Alegría Hudes, best known for her Tony Award-winning In The Heights. In the US, she’s widely […]
The art of souvenir shopping holds a different meaning for each traveler. For some, the curated process involves authentic, small-batch items from local artisans. For others with a limited time and budget, haggling for mass-produced items is part of the adventure. I sit somewhere in the middle. View this post on Instagram A […]
As a travel writer, I’ve written my fair share of listicles, such as “20 Things To See and Do in [insert popular city or country]” based on a press trip or an assigned comprehensive research. I, too, like reading travel lists by other writers before exploring a new place. But should you aim to see […]
Time to lock in those vacation dates. The Philippines’ biggest online travel sale is back and way ahead of schedule. What used to be the September Online Sale (SOS), an annual travel sale held every September, has been bumped up to cater to the Philippine summer crowd, hence the tweak in name and schedule. Say […]
Need a break from Siargao’s crazy nightlife? I found a glamping spot and private resort that’s just a five-minute motorbike ride from the General Luna party zone. Malipaya Domes and Villa is a Filipino-run, family-owned vacation rental property on the beachfront of Siargao. They opened the domes just last year, while the sprawling villa was […]
Underwear doesn’t seem to take up too much space in your luggage, but for women, packing multiple bras and panties for travel is serious business. The common formula for seasoned travelers is three pairs of underwear more than the number of days of your trip, but I can get away with packing just the right […]
