In 2011, I launched KateWasHere.com as an ambitious travel and lifestyle blog. I took a crash course in CSS and...
Gabbin’ Fever
It’s been more than a year, and I’m still stuck in the longest quarantine in the world—“Philippines!” (in a beauty...
Happy Earth Day, dear readers! While I am green with envy that the likes of Taiwan, Israel, and Australia are...
It looks like the Philippines, especially Metro Manila, will be stuck in zigzagging levels of quarantine for another five years....
Ten months into the global lockdown, the question “Is it okay to travel during COVID-19?” continues to elicit negative reactions,...
I didn’t intend to have this many dogs and cats. Until 2011, there was only one dog in my life—Kyle....
As an animal lover who visited Siargao for the first time, I zoned in immediately on the dogs. From the...
I’m not talking about your itineraries or packing habits. Whether you prefer traveling solo or with a group, have you...
The Philippines is stuck in the world’s longest lockdown. I envy my friends from Taiwan, New Zealand, and Australia as...
While the Sheldon in me does not feel safe leaving home without an N95 or surgical mask plus a face...
Locks of Love is the most famous hair donation program in the United States and Canada. While they don’t have...
As we wrap up week #5 of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the Philippines, I’ve been keeping sane by connecting...