Author: Mariel Abanes

I love coffee shops. I love how you can find your own space amidst the crowd of other coffee shop dwellers. I love the smell of brewing coffee enveloping the whole place. I love how …

When in Manila, we always long for vacation to faraway places in the Philippines, especially when stress gets the best of us. We all need a break from work or school, but time seems too …

Who isn’t excited for the upcoming holidays? We sure are! Presents, get-togethers and of course, food(!); we all have reasons to look forward to the holidays every single year. So, starting this early, why not go …

Bacolod, aside from being known as the City of Smiles, is also known as the capital of the Sugar Bowl of the Philippines that is Negros Occidental. So aside from mouth-watering inasal, you should also …

During my recent trip to Bacolod, I did not miss the chance to try the different cafes in the city. Bacolod has plenty of good cafes that house numerous pastries and sweet creations that you …

People LOVE long weekends. With Philippine holidays always marked on our calendars, we make sure we make the most of these precious rest days. And what better way to enjoy a long weekend than by …

Homework, thesis consultation, 100-item test, or what-have-you. School can surely get overwhelming at times (or most times, okay). On top of everything else that you need to finish, it’s necessary to take some down time …

Going out tonight? Make sure you’re all prepped and ready for a wonderful time during your barkada gimmick or romantic date with your significant other. We, girls, love to dress up. It’s a fact. And …

Do you remember those childhood moments when you’re staring excitedly at the screen, waiting for Woody and Buzz Lightyear to come out in Toy Story? Or getting kilig with Ariel and Prince Eric’s mermaid-and-human love …

Accessories complete our outfits. A simple necklace can give that added oomph to your shirt-and-jeans ensemble, while earrings can bring out a certain glow to your face. Whichever gem you choose to wear, it expresses …