Tucked away in a quiet street in Barangay San Pedro, Balai Princesa was our own little sanctuary set in the celebrated tropical nature lover’s paradise that is Puerto Princesa, Palawan. At the end...
I bet you a milk tea cake that your Instagram consistently plays stories of someone eating at Mercato Centrale every Wednesday ‘til Sunday. Maybe it’s even your own? Did you paste the right...
One convivial evening, a band of misfits who were less “mainstream” sported bleached hair and weaved uncensored poetry set out for a new daily habit. They skirted Makati to the fringes of the...
Food, glorious food! Filipinos have a strong affinity for eating that we eat at least five meals a day if you include merienda and, sometimes, pulutan. It’s hard not to love when the...
There’s a new sweet spot up North that serves a familiar grid-patterned batter cake – but not in your usual texture. Batter or Dough has risen in SM North Edsa with its light and bright...
There’s a point in every barkada’s meetup when the activities begin to feel like reading through the dog-eared pages of “Barkada Activities 101.” It’s that point when...
Since 2017 started, I firmly resolved to say yes to more travel adventures which entails going beyond my usual hangout spots. It’s easier to follow through by starting small and going somewhere...
Just mention Japanese and you’ve got my full attention. Mention Japanese cuisine and this girl’s attention meter is jumping all the way up to ‘eleven.’ And on that level...
Are you still unsure of who you are or what you want to be? Do you feel like you’re lost in life? You’re not the only one! As a graduating college student, I admit that I’m still...
An afternoon with my friends for a day of food discovery led us on a sojourn of Fairview’s newest food haven, Pazar Food Park. Prepped for this food trip with a list of our cravings and very...
When I watch Disney movies, I lounge in my couch. For more serious series binge-watching, I stay in my bed to conserve energy. However, there are also days when I’m outside and my inner couch...
On social media nowadays you may chance upon the occasional political beef on conflicting political views right on your timeline. While it’s great that a lot of Filipinos are very active when...
In the lower eastern part of Camarines Sur lies what was once Bicol’s prime clandestine island destination. It would have remained a near secret or a place merely mentioned in passing via obscure...
Enumerate 10 cake flavors off the top of your head. Continue reading when done! DO IT. I bet “Red Velvet” would be in there somewhere, correct? Probably either because of this article’s...
It was a bright and early morning but I wasn’t as chipper as I wanted to be. The required readings that I had piled on my desk were waiting to be written reflection papers about. I swear that the...
“I don’t need a planner because I already have a notebook that I carry around. Plus it’s only going to take up space in my already heavy school bag.” Do you have similar sentiments? I used...
It was an infernal afternoon that day when my friends and I spotted Equatorial Coffee, a little industrial-themed “third wave” café in an alleyway at Loyola Heights slightly hidden between KFC...
“Parang hindi sa Pilipinas!” was one of the reactions I got after I posted a photo of pillars that look like they came from Greece’s acropolis. It makes me proud to say that the...
Escape for a while from the hustle and bustle of city life to delight yourself at the charming Theo’s Baked + Brewed, your treehouse-themed bakery and cafe. Ever since it opened in May 2015,...
One of the perks of studying in UP Diliman is the accessibility to food havens that are just a walk or jeepney ride away. The students are lucky to have an extensive range of food places they can...