Hong Kong to me back then, was synonymous for shopping and eating. I never really paid much attention to its cultural heritage or artistic scenes because there was not much time – prioritising the shopping marathons ahead of everything else. But as I became a parent and Yes… […]
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Celebrating The Grand Dame’s Birthday Hong Kong – Food Escapades
The social butterfly that our Mumsy is, she needed a quick respite out of Manila’s scene to celebrate her special day with available loved ones prior to her busy birthday engagements – I say available because if she could move mountains, she would have her way […]
Bali at 40: Seminyak
Bali may be small, but it’s definitely not short of character. Whether it’s the flair in artsy Ubud, the merry pandemonium in Seminyak or the tranquil opulence of Nusa Dua, whether it’s for the old or for the young, there’s a Bali for everybody. Then […]
Bali at 40 with the Girls: The Itinerary
Turning 40 spurs mixed emotions! I was at the brink with my co-Titas-of-Manille (as we humorously mock ourselves). We decided to see it as victorious and worth the celebration! Thus a well-deserved get away was meticulously planned by the boss! Our group consisted of four ladies from […]
Bali at 40: Ubud
We began with the district of Ubud, otherwise known as the Art Village. Ubud is home to Bali’s most talented artists—here, art is life, not just a form of expression but also a livelihood. One can be overwhelmed with the parade of artistry exhibited on […]
A Weekend with Gentle Giants in Dumaguete and Cebu
My late father was a Man for Nature. It was his happiness to share with us his passion for Mother Earth’s miracles – whether it be camping us out in Danjugan Island where they would scuba dive frequently, meticulously caring for his prized fighting cocks, tortoises […]
Let’s Siem Reap the Benefits in Three Days
My girlfriends and I decided to travel on a whim and so we agreed to work with a light budget. Although the usual destinations from Manila came first in mind, we wanted to go somewhere exotic. Siem Reap was definitely a fantastic choice as we accomplished […]
Day 2: Doing the Temple Run in Siem Reap
Our first day in the Angkor Thom complex was overwhelming. But even if you’re feeling pretty templed-out, you’ll regret missing the other noteworthy temples. We dedicated our second morning to visit two more temples that are considered off the beaten track. Still, their details and stories were as vivid as the popular […]
Day 1: Doing the Temple Run in Siem Reap
I’ve always thought of Siem Reap as mystical. I was curious to experience what the famed Tomb Raider setting was all about. And so with my adventurous group of girlfriends, we planned a convenient weekend trip to the fabled destination. Siem Reap, which literally means the […]
