As soon as the rays of the rising sun appeared, I finally understood why sunrise is the most mystical time to explore the Borobudur Temple.
Dear 2019 Self
“It’s okay if all you did today was survive.”
What It’s Like to Fly in a Gyrocopter
It’s amazing how quickly you can get up into high altitudes in a gyrocopter – way faster than with conventional aviation aircraft, which need lots of fuel and thrust to get up high.
I won 2nd Place in a Vegetable Gardening Contest!
It’s been 3 months since the municipal government of Santander informed me that I won second place in the Sugbusog Vegetable Gardening Contest – Container Gardening Category. I’ve been so busy the past few months that I haven’t had the time to sit down and actually write my experience. If I’m being honest, I don’t really know what to write. …
5 Things to do in Cebu, Philippines
When it comes to the best tourism spots in the Philippines, most people think of Cebu. Cebu is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. It is comprised of Cebu island and more than 150 surrounding islands and islets. The capital, Cebu City, is dubbed as the “Queen City of the South”. If you are planning …
A Nasi Goreng Story
What if you only have to eat one type of food for the rest of your life? Would you eat the famous Nasi Goreng for the rest of your life?
Everything You Need To Know About Shopping Abroad
We all explore a new place differently. Checking out museums, historical monuments, natural wonders, and tasty restaurants are some of the ways you can learn more about a place. But for those who love to shop know that another way to experience life abroad is by taking a long walk down the local shops and merchants, haggling with vendors to …
Interesting Finds in Seoul Book Repository
There’s a bookshop in Sincheon-dong, just a few steps away from Jamsillaru Station where you can find shelves and shelves of second-hand books. The place is called Seoul Book Repository or Seoul Book Bogo. It ended up being one of my favorite spots in Seoul. A week prior to my Seoul trip, I was watching a Korean drama called Hotel …
The Small Things I Took for Granted Before the Pandemic
This pandemic made me realize that I took a lot of things for granted before any of this happened. Things like making last-minute plans or just dressing up for something. Oftentimes, we are so busy getting on with our every day lives that we overlook even the simple things that make us happy. Here are some of the things I …
Grow Your Own Food Challenge
Plants, especially succulents, are definitely more popular these days. I bet you have one of them sitting somewhere in your home or office right now. Even before COVID-19 happened, I’ve seen a lot of my online friends post pictures of their house plants. Even I didn’t escape the trend. I have always been fascinated by plants but never really started …