Category: Vlog
24 Hours in Pai, Thailand
With only five days in Chiang Mai, I had barely enough time to visit its neighboring provinces. But I wanted a side trip to happen. It was a toss between 1.) an arranged day trip to Chiang Rai, where I could visit the famed trio (White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House), and 2.) a […]
Chatuchak Weekend Market: Shopping Tips
The biggest weekend market in the world, Chatuchak in Bangkok, Thailand, is heaven for the bazaar and bargain shopper. With over 15,000 stalls spread across 35 acres and 26 sections, there’s just never enough time to explore everything in one visit. Watch my vlog for my Chatuchak shopping tips. What’s your best purchase from Chatuchak?
Boracay’s Secret Beaches
There’s more to Boracay than Stations 1-3, a.k.a. White Beach, the long strip of powdery sand that put Boracay atop many best beach listicles around the world. This year I went on a mission: To find as many of Boracay’s secret beaches as I could. Sorry, White Beach! I still love you, but I needed […]
Feliz Hotel: Little Europe in Boracay
Who would have thought that right smack in the middle of D’Mall in Boracay would rise a Spanish hotel, complete with a plaza that plays nightly live music and serves tapa-style food and drinks? If you’ve been to Boracay one too many times like I have, you’d expect to see the usual suspects in D’Mall—all […]
Room Makeover With IKEA Philippines
IKEA opened its first superstore in the Philippines in November 2021. After months of waiting for the hype (as well the COVID curve) to go down, I finally set foot in the 67,760sqm building in Pasay City. But not without a plan! With a maximum budget of ₱30,000, I redecorated my bedroom, a.k.a. my work-from-home […]
The Best All-In-One Tripod
It’s been a year since I purchased the K&F SA254T2 tripod from Juan Gadget’s Lazada shop. To see why I love showing off this multi-purpose tripod to my friends, and to hear the lucky story behind the sale price I got, watch my vlog: You may purchase the K&F SA254T2 tripod from: Shopee Lazada Amazon […]
Makati’s Secret Japanese-Inspired Café
If you’ve been to Japan, you may have spotted their small specialty cafés tucked in hipster neighborhoods and corner streets. This one in Rizal Village, Makati, will give you that Osaka-like minimalist coffee shop vibe. I first learned about Kohi Mkt from my fellow writers at Spot.ph, who featured the coffee shop in 2021. According […]
BDJ 2022 Planners: Flip Through + Giveaway!
Can you believe 2021 is almost over? There’s nothing like seeing your favorite planners on the shelves of bookstores to remind you that the new year is coming. Always on top of the planner game in the Philippines is Viviamo Inc., the female-empowered company behind the bestselling Belle De Jour (BDJ) Power Planner, which is […]
This New BGC Restaurant Gives Parisian Feels
Opening a post-pandemic restaurant in the Philippines is no easy feat. First, you need exquisite food, a way to lure the humans out of our work-from-home bubble and lockdown state. Next, make sure the resto has al fresco options. In this post-face shield society, many of us have anxiety and are slowly working our way […]