6 Wi-fi Cafes in Siargao for remote work (March 2021)

At Bake X Siargao, quickly masking off for a pic

(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.

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

VIDEO: Authentic Indian Fare At Om Indian Kitchen?

Butter Chicken at Om Indian Kitchen

Off the top of my head, I could name 3 Indian restaurants where I would revisit again and again with no questions asked. Om Indian Kitchen used to be in my top 3. That is not to say that those other restaurants are better. Indian food is not an easy cuisine to appreciate (and even… Continue reading VIDEO: Authentic Indian Fare At Om Indian Kitchen?

More Yoga For Less At yoga+ Express

at yoga+ express McKinley

yoga+ has established a number of long-running studios in Manila that cater to beginners and aspiring yoga teachers alike. I frequent their weekday afternoon Flow classes. The afternoon schedule and length of class is perfect for me since I get off work early in the day. It was a delight to learn that they have launched a… Continue reading More Yoga For Less At yoga+ Express

VIDEO: Four-Course Dining At Foo’d by Davide Oldani (Manila)

Pork Two Ways by Davide Oldani

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)

How This Introvert Survived Traveling With 16 Friends

Salagdoong Beach, Siquijor. Photo by Genre Gato.

One summer, I was taking a trip with 16 of my friends down to Siquijor Island in Central Philippines. It wasn’t just another relaxing beach trip. We planned it as sort of a pilgrimage to some well-known cliff jumping spots and sandbars. Of the 16, 10 guys were traceurs, 2 were experienced rock climbers, and… Continue reading How This Introvert Survived Traveling With 16 Friends

Eat Fresh Hong Kong Street Food Favorites!

Crispy fried noodles

Eat Fresh Hong Kong Street Food. This little restaurant in Banawe, Quezon City serves some of the best, easy to appreciate Asian food in the area. From its name, it may look like your average Chinese restaurant. They serve their version of well-loved Southeast Asian cuisines as well, like the crowd favorite laksa and clay pot… Continue reading Eat Fresh Hong Kong Street Food Favorites!