(March 2021) Planning to hit up 🇵🇭 General Luna, Siargao in the near future and wondering what your remote work situation will be? Here’s a (hopefully) helpful list of open cafes and restaurants where you can work remotely.
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Road trip to Andorra
I visited the country of 🇦🇩 Andorra with my friends from October 7 to 9, 2019. In this 3-part post, I share here how we drive into the country, some visa matters, where we stayed, and some of my initial impressions on this small country with a big heart. This is day one. Day 1 of… Continue reading Road trip to Andorra
Tokyo Marathon: A First-Timer’s Account
Happy to share that I’ve completed my first marathon during this year’s Tokyo Marathon! Rain, sweat, thoughts, and feels coming right up. Distance 42.195 KM 1st Marathon Yes Chip Time 5:25:32 Gun Time 5:50:18 Training 14 out of 18 weeks, Hal Higdon Novice 1 Block Block L Weather Average 6º C, very rainy Highlights Asakusa… Continue reading Tokyo Marathon: A First-Timer’s Account
Final weeks of Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 11 to 18
Final training weeks 11 to 18 in a nutshell Half-marathon race More long runs and endurance training Nutrition and hydration Finalizing my travel plans: I’m going to Tokyo! Worst of all: getting sick 🙁 Week 11: back in training after a holiday/travel break I didn’t do the short runs or the mid-week long run while… Continue reading Final weeks of Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 11 to 18
Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 6 to 10
Training Weeks 6 to 10 in a nutshell The slew of holiday parties have begun! But training never stops Half marathon in La Mesa Nature Reserve No more post-run yoga Can go faster without stressing my shins! Training break because of travel Sprints I started doing sprints. I do it on my first run… Continue reading Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 6 to 10
Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 1 to 5
Training Weeks 1 to 5 in a nutshell Birthday month! But training never stops. Switched up some training days to accommodate personal plans Figuring the right shoe Long run hydration and nutrition Did not take the “run slow” pointer on my first two weeks. Result: shin splits! 🙁 Vinyasa Yoga on active rest days, Yin… Continue reading Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 1 to 5
Tokyo Marathon 2019: I Got In!
My boyfriend thought it’d be fun to submit our names to the Tokyo Marathon 2019 lottery. I was in a conference call on September 25, 2018 when Cali sent me a message that he had gotten his result. I finally received my results only maybe 3 HOURS LATER (imagine my anxiety). Anxiety turned to panic… Continue reading Tokyo Marathon 2019: I Got In!
Fuji Rock: A Guide On How To Make It Happen
The next Fuji Rock Festival will be on July 27, 28, and 29, 2019. For sure you’ve already decided that you don’t want to miss the next one regardless who’s playing. But you’ve still got some questions. Those questions are probably what led you here. If you’re thinking about giving up because all the sites… Continue reading Fuji Rock: A Guide On How To Make It Happen
That Time I Acquired AMS
It’s hard not to laugh when I’m asked how India went. Best freakin’ time of my life. But this tops the highlights: I acquired acute mountain sickness (AMS) while traveling from 3400 masl to 4300 masl five days after flying into the Ladakh region of Northern India. I received oxygen support from a portable tank in… Continue reading That Time I Acquired AMS
VIDEO: Highlights from Zero Gravity Bouldering Competition 2018
It’s that time of the year! R.O.X. Philippines once again brings the spirit of the outdoors to the city with a weekend-long sports and active lifestyle festival. I’m most excited about Power Up Climbing Gyms and SCAPI (Sport Climbing Association of the Philippines, Inc.) teaming up with R.O.X. to bring us this year’s Zero Gravity International… Continue reading VIDEO: Highlights from Zero Gravity Bouldering Competition 2018
Learning How To Lead Climb
What is Lead Climbing? When you are lead climbing, you leave the ground with no protection in the rock. As you ascend your route, you clip quickdraws into the bolts that follow the line of the route and then clip the rope into the quickdraws. The rope is secured to you on your harness, and is also running through your partner’s… Continue reading Learning How To Lead Climb
VIDEO: Four-Course Dining At Foo’d by Davide Oldani (Manila)
Foo’d isn’t read as “food” – it’s “foo-doo” Award-winning chef Davide Oldani brings to Manila pop cuisine that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. I’m not going to lie – fine dining is way at the bottom of my list of things to try, so this “affordable luxury” business appeals to me. Here’s what… Continue reading VIDEO: Four-Course Dining At Foo’d by Davide Oldani (Manila)
VIDEO: Ladakh, India (Full HD • Drone)
WATCH the snowy peaks and high altitude deserts of Ladakh in Northern India.