Tag: vlog
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Farmer’s Table: Tagaytay’s New Al-Fresco Restaurant
While the pandemic is seeing the closure of many business establishments, there are new restaurants finding ways to thrive. The Farmer’s Table opened in April 2021, more than one year after the first lockdown was announced in the Philippines. This 100% al-fresco dining destination is the first Tagaytay restaurant of the Raintree Hospitality Group, the […]
Unearthing My Hello Kitty Collection From The 80s, 90s, and Beyond
Another result of my quarantine cleaning: I realized I have a lot of Hello Kitty items. From the ’80s-90s Sanrio stationery I unearthed during closet cleanup to the Hello Kitty souvenirs and toys I purchased through the years, this Hello Kitty collection is bigger than I thought. Or maybe not! Unlike other extreme collectors, my […]
Social Distance Glamping in Casa Antonio, Batangas
When I wrote “Traveling Responsibly in the Time of the Coronavirus,” I mentioned some of the ways you can travel safely, such as long scenic drives, hiking or biking on wide-open trails, and camping in remote locations. For those who don’t want to completely rough it, there’s glamping, a portmanteau of “glamorous” and “camping.” It’s […]
Upgrading My Vlogging Setup For Only ₱2,305 ($48)
Vlogging and blogging are just hobbies I do on the side, so I never really thought I needed extensive gear except for my Fuji Film XT-100 mirrorless camera, my trusty iPhone, and a Yunteng tripod that has traveled the world with me. But after a few years of vlogging, I realized it’s time for an […]