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Taiwan It That Way: Chasing The Backstreet Boys

I’ve been in Taiwan for several days now, and a common question I get from fellow travelers is, “What brings...
Sounds
·October 27, 2019·0

I Klooked My Way Around Taipei

With only four days in Taipei with my mom and auntie (before going solo around Taiwan for 10 more days),...
Sights
·November 7, 2019·0

IG-All-You-Want in 1914 Creative Park

It isn’t just night markets that are abundant in Taiwan. There are dozens of creative parks and museums to visit...
Artsy FartsySights
·November 26, 2019·0

Mail Yourself a Wooden Postcard From Taiwan

Woodworking is an integral part of Taiwan’s aboriginal tribes. Whether you’re exploring the night markets or museums, you’ll find an...
QuirksShop & Pop
·November 29, 2019·0

Boan 84: Where Coffee is Medicine

Tucked along Bao’an Street in Datong District, Boan 84 often makes it to top 10 café listicles in Taipei. But...
Drinks & Grub
·December 4, 2019·0

Miyahara Is More Than Just a Hogwarts Lookalike

When our tour guide told us that our next destination, Miyahara, is “Like the Hogwarts of Taiwan,” my inner Potterhead...
Artsy FartsyDrinks & GrubMy SpaceShop & PopSights
·December 17, 2019·0

[Vlog] Rainbow Village: Not Just For The ‘Gram

I first wrote about Rainbow Village two years ago for a travel magazine. I tagged it as one of the...
Artsy FartsySightsVlog
·January 6, 2020·0

[Vlog] Biggest Toy Vending Machine in Taipei

I thought Japan was the ultimate place for vending machines and UFO catchers, but when I visited Taipei for the...
QuirksShop & PopVlog
·March 10, 2020·0

[Vlog] How I Ended Up In Dulan, Taiwan’s Secret Coastal Town

All the great things you hear about Taiwan are true—from being one of the most underrated tourist spots in Asia...
Artsy FartsySightsVlog
·June 25, 2020·0
Snoopy: Why did you keep this place a secret from Snoopy: Why did you keep this place a secret from me?
Me: Because I know you’ll never want to leave. 🐾🌲

 

 
 
 
 
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I heard my new #MrCandies commercial is out! 🍬 I heard my new #MrCandies commercial is out! 🍬 But I hardly watch regular TV anymore, so I probably won’t ever see it, haha! 🎬 Swipe for behind-the-scenes clips and to see some of my “stunts.”🏄🏻‍♀️ Funny story: I didn’t know @dorischeong_ was also cast for the commercial until we parked our cars next to each other on fitting day. 👯 #tvcommercial #naturalcurls
Hey Philippines, we’re about to hit our first qu Hey Philippines, we’re about to hit our first quarantine anniversary. 😱 Remember when we thought the lockdown would last for only a few weeks? I can only laugh at myself maniacally. 

What new hobbies keep you sane? I’ve picked up dozens! I’m grateful for the friends and brands that support my blog by sending me new stuff to try out and use for my editorials with #KateWasHere and @phgirltalk. 

L-R from top left:

1. #PressedFlowers. I love picking up wildflowers from my neighborhood whenever I walk my dogs. Here are some from the summer of 2020, which I can’t believe is almost a year ago. 🌺
2. #Seashells from the seashore—some shells I got from my Calatagan (Batangas) glamping trip in December 🐚
3. My trusty #Pylones makeup brush gifted by @thepowderroombeautylounge @thepowderroom.manilabay. 
4. My new toy from @imagic.ph, the versatile 12-Flash Color Palette, which you can use as face and body makeup. Time to practice for Halloween 2021, haha! #imagicph 💋
5. My 2021 #NaviPlanner from @crazyaboutpaperstore and @bdjbuzz, which is slowly turning into a scrapbook, haha! 📖
6. #JessicaZafra’s new book, #TheAgeOfUmbrage. My sister @abagofgoodies gave me a ton of books from @_fullybooked, woohoo! 📚
7. My #journal from @bagi_bagz’s cruise ship. I find myself #writing more for myself. It’s not just about the paid articles with a deadline or blog posts with a target audience. I write for the most private and critical audience—myself. 📝
8. I wish I could remember the name of the designer of this seashell ring! 
8. Like my #nailart? I used the Liquid Vinyl Lacquer topped with Kick Glass, both from @orlyph. #orlyph #orlykickglassmani 💅🏼
9. I finally found the best dupe for The Ordinary, which is always out of stock in Manila. Check out @modestskincare.ph’s range of cruelty-free serums. Full review coming soon. #modestskincareph 

Tell me more about your #hobbies. We need them to get through the longest lockdown in the world. 😷
What an honor! @myrzasison was my mentor back when What an honor! @myrzasison was my mentor back when I was an editorial assistant working my way to becoming a fashion and beauty editor. She was the legendary editor-in-chief of @cosmopolitan_philippines and Marie Claire PH. 💄👠👛

Of course, I soon realized that I no longer wanted to be a fashion editor nor stuck in an office cubicle. I took the leap and went #freelance while pursuing my dream of working while #traveling. This was way before the dawn of Instagram and the terms “digital nomad” and “influencer” were a thing. 🗺

I’ll be live in Myrza’s online show, “Ask Ms. Myrz,” tomorrow, Feb. 3, 4:30-5:30pm (PH time, GMT+8), through her accounts:

facebook.com/sisonmyrza
youtube.com/myrzasison 
Kumu @myrzasison

Speaking of which, I forgot I have a Kumu account, haha! I guess it’s time to revive it. Follow me there @replikate. 🌈

See you tomorrow and let’s talk about the insane world of #freelancing.
Sweater weather and blending in with the backgroun Sweater weather and blending in with the background 🌈 
 
 
 
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