I never thought a city girl like me would end up moving in Santander. Moving here turned out to be one of the best decisions I made. Read more.
Santander Diaries: How I Ended Up Moving Here
Destinations
Dongdaemun Design Plaza: Played a Street Piano for the First Time
I have always been fascinated by street performers for as long as I can remember. That’s because I could never have that insane confidence to be out there. I had my first piano recital back when I was in 3rd grade. It was in an auditorium with about a hundred people around. To this day I can still remember the …
A Trip to Samar Got Me Into Organic Farming
A memorable trip to San Jorge, Samar in 2018 made me learn more about organic farming. It was a 2-day caving adventure into one of the most remote places in the Philippines. I was with two American tourists who happened to have a Ph.D. in Mountain Environment and Agriculture. Although I have almost zero knowledge about agriculture, I have huge …
A Not So Good Encounter in Penang
Two years ago, my best friend and I’s NYE experience in Indonesia was a bit of a culture shock. This time, we decided to see what Malaysia has in store for us. I thought it would be nice to spend it in the food capital of the country – Penang. Penang is all about food and visiting this part of …
No winter lasts forever
My piano teacher once told me that you will never forget the first song you learned on the piano. Perhaps it’s true because even after 18 years of not taking my piano lessons seriously, I can still remember how to play John Thompson’s Little Spring Song. I can even play it with my eyes closed! But what I really liked …
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 …
Haneul Park: A Must-Visit Autumn Destination in Seoul
South Korea truly deserves its moniker – The Land of The Morning Calm. And if you visit this country during autumn, Haneul Park is a must-see destination.
Old Soul in Seoul: My Solo Trip to South Korea
South Korea is a place of contrasts and contradictions. It was fascinating to witness all of it during my solo trip to this country.
PS Bubu Restaurant: Visiting a Meteor Garden Filming Location
Call me ridiculous but the 2001 Meteor Garden series changed the lives of my generation. When this Taiwanese drama series aired in the Philippines, it became a huge phenomenon that people of all ages talk about it. Posters, CD’s, and any merchandise you can think of are sold almost everywhere. That’s how crazy successful that drama series is in the …
Lost in the wrong bookstore in Taipei
Eslite Bookstore is a bookstore I wanted to visit ever since I was in high school. But I got lost in the wrong bookstore in Taipei when I got there.