For weeks, I’ve been craving for a bowl of ramen, a plateful of gyoza and three spoonfuls of Japanese-style fried rice. With the rainy weather early this evening, Neil, a fellow foodie and self-confessed ramen lover, suggested the nearest ramen spot from his office, Hamakaze Dining and Bar – a hole-in-the-wall Japanese resto along A.S. Fortuna, […]
Brunch with Em at Poetry & Prose Patisserie, Shangri La Plaza
Poetry & Prose Patisserie looks like it’s made for friends who wish to share intimate conversations about life, love, and career. Maybe it’s a stretch to say it’s a luxurious setting but it is one of those places where the ‘cafe society people’ would want to hang out. And at this dessert haven I met […]
Siargao Holiday: A Super Special Birthday Gift
While some girls would gush over a luxurious bag or a pricey piece of jewelry for their birthdays, I would be the happiest person on the planet if I get an all-expense-paid vacation. In Siargao, where else? Be careful what you wish for, according to a popular song.. and you know the rest. Angels apparently […]
Bohol Day Tour for Beginners (and Science Teachers)
Chocolate Hills popping out of a textbook. River cruise that won’t break a bank. Nature trip you can do in less than a day. Bohol knows your time is precious so it gives you a grand tour even if you stay here only for a day. I learned about this fact during my first-ever trip to […]
My 50 Dream Destinations if money was no object
I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list. – Susan Sontag Good day, dreamers and travelers! Have you always wanted to see the world? Got a long list of your dream destinations? I’d like to have a peek! To start the ball rolling, I thought I’d begin by sharing my list with you. So […]
Beat your own demons with these 4 common sense tips
I’m just another woman who thinks like you do. Saying so, I know how active your nerves are within a day. Since we have brains that refuse inactivity, we have to make sure we pack a day with work, play or a hobby. Or else, our enemies prowling around like lions will eventually devour us. Listed below […]
Hotel Review: An Unexpected Staycation at the Maxwell Hotel Cebu
When my friend Jewel came to visit Cebu recently (to check in on her family and attend her dental appointment), she decided to invite me to a one-night staycation at the Maxwell Hotel Cebu. Our supposed coffee date became a sleepover date at the hotel, which promised to be a mirthful one. I haven’t seen […]
Temple of Leah: A Photo Tour
First-time visitors to Cebu city find it flat, busy, and noisy until they discover lookout points such as the Tops and Temple of Leah. When my fifth sister, Rhissan, and her friend, Elaine, came to visit me last August (yes, 2016), I decided to take them to the Temple of Leah. Why? Because 1) I’ve […]