Tag: video
New Hidden Resto: My Country House Tagaytay
There’s a new hidden restaurant that’s worth the long drive to Tagaytay—My Country House. It’s managed by the Raintree Hospitality Group, the makers of popular restos such as Jones All Day, Saboten, Providore, Chotto Matte, and Farmer’s Table, where this new resto sits right next to. This place used to be a family vacation home. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kate Was Here, The Travel Show: Highlights and Lessons Learned
It’s been a month since we launched Kate Was Here, the travel show produced by Plus Network on the Kumu app. I’ve done TV hosting, event hosting, and podcasting, but live streaming is a whole different ballgame. It took a while to get my flow, but I finally got it. I have friends who have […]
I Found My TikTok Niche: Hello Kitty and Friends
I used to abhor TikTok. As a geriatric millennial, I would roll my eyes at TikTok influencers and the ridiculous videos that made them famous. And then one day I found myself spending hours on this controversial app. At first, I was just quietly browsing and liking, and then I soon found myself creating videos […]