Whenever I’m in Siargao, I’m always on the lookout for a beachfront restaurant along Tourism Road in General Luna, where I can hang out for a couple of hours with good food and drinks and get my natural vitamin D on a sunbed in peace. Filling that need is Mr. Turtle, a new beachfront restaurant […]
So it’s your last day in Hong Kong, and you forgot to buy egg tarts as pasalubong (that little something you bring back home from your travels) for your loved ones or yourself. The Hong Kong-style egg tart often tops tourists’ itinerary and souvenir lists. It’s a pastry with a flaky outer crust filled with […]
My social media algorithm led me to the reels of this “supermarket” in Hong Kong, where instead of actual food, you’ll find a whimsical selection of bags, purses, and pouches designed like everyday grocery items, such as fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and snacks. Toca Loca (the Spanish word for playful) is a lifestyle brand that […]
Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook debuted on bookshelves around the world in 1996. Since then, the American novelist and screenwriter has released many other internationally bestselling books such as A Walk to Remember and Message in a Bottle—all of which were adapted into hit Hollywood movies. The film version of The Notebook came out in 2004. […]
While I grew up loving classic Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Chip and Dale, and Belle, as I got older, I started to appreciate the lesser-known characters. Whether you see them as minor characters, sidekicks, or secondary villains, many obscure Disney characters have gained their own fanbase or cult following. As a crazy […]
If you’re a fan of Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Up, Inside-Out, Brave, and other Pixar animations, this is your sign to add Disneyland to your HK itinerary. Around the world, each Disneyland theme park offers seasonal shows and events. In Hong Kong, summer is about to end, so it’s your last chance to catch their […]
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 […]
