Author: Gienah Contreras

Sri Mariamman Temple: Sri It for Yourself!   When in Singapore, Universal Studios, Marina Bay Sands Sky Park, Gardens by the Bay and the Raffles City are indubitably some amazing and famous yet cliche tourist …

Colmar Tropicale, Your Little France in Malaysia   Let us all admit that everyone of us has this majestic dream of seeing the famous Eiffel Tower, lovely cobblestone courtyards, colorful little cafes, adorable bicycles going …

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Hong Kong: The Golden Heritage   Sometimes, life can get a bit exhausting in Manila and you’re definitely gonna need a breather.  There will always be lot of stuff going on …

Cagbalete, Quezon: The Fantastic 3 Islands of the South   When in Manila, you know you just have to take a mandatory break from the hustle and bustle of the city from time to time. …

Homies Pinoy Fried Chicken: Winging It with Chicken!   Ever wonder why everyone likes chicken? Is it because it’s always associated with extra crispy glory? Or is it because of its absolutely divine smell? Does …

Escolta Saturday Market: Oldies but Goodies   When in Manila, you will be surprised how an old and historical place can turn into a vibrant and artsy district of the modern times. Once known as …

Lupita Nyong’o hailed as People’s Most Beautiful Woman: The Bronze Perfection   Yep, you read that right: Lupita Nyong’o, the stunning bronze beauty who turned heads at the recent Oscars, has been named People magazine’s Most …

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Hiking   If you aren’t a hiker yourself, you might be wondering why some of your friends take pride and joy in taking the hard and long routes …

Editing Pictures with VSCO Cam: Examining the Preset P5   When in Manila (or should I put it in a better context: When in the Philippines), just about everything can inspire you right on the …

Olloclip 3-in-1 Lens: Art from a Fisheye Perspective   When in Manila, you can clearly see how the netizens are pushing their artistic possibilities to a higher degree. Art has its different forms, from paintings …