October 19, 2026
Lugano is the kind of place that doesn’t need to try hard – it just is. Tucked into the steep shores of a glimmering alpine lake that stretches across Switzerland and Italy, it’s a town where Swiss efficiency flirts unapologetically with Italian flair. And honestly? It works. Big time. This was […]
October 19, 2026
I’d spent a good amount of my mid-20s to mid-30s traveling around Southeast Asia in a wheeled backpack that lasted way longer than most of my love affairs. My curiosity and hunger for the unknown was as full as my backpack. Border-crossing was as adventurous and logistically irritating and tiring […]
June 18, 2026
One of the world’s best regions for scuba diving and paradisiacal beaches is to be found amongst the Thai islands, specifically the Chumphon Archipelago off the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. In that cluster of azure-watered coconut-palm fringed beaches lies the island of Koh Tao – a mecca […]
June 16, 2026
It was a serendipitous find, really. While crafting a walking route to maximize my day in Vienna with a mix of sightseeing and whimsy, I stumbled upon photos of the Hundertwasserhaus on Google Maps. Its colorful, eccentric façade instantly captivated me. Designed by the visionary artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, this architectural […]
June 16, 2026
I was seven months pregnant. Since that moment I had a hunch I might be expecting during a solo trip through Ljubljana and Bled Lake in Slovenia and Trieste in Italy, I made this quiet pact with myself to keep moving, to meet somewhere new every month. Solo in Strasbourg, […]
June 16, 2026
When I learned that Vienna has a Shakespeare and Co, I knew I had to visit. As someone who fell in love with its Parisian counterpart, stepping into its Viennese location felt like revisiting an old friend in a new city. Nestled in the heart of Vienna, this cozy bookshop […]
June 15, 2026
As someone who grew up surrounded by waters, I thought I’d seen every kind of blue – but then came Lugano. It was my first taste of Switzerland, and let’s just say… it left a lasting aftertaste of awe. My German-Swiss partner, ever the meticulous planner, mapped out a week-long […]
June 15, 2026
Having roamed over 15 European cities since planting roots in Munich, I can tell you—Vienna didn’t just waltz into my heart, it strutted in like it owned the place. Sure, Prague’s right up there, giving me moody romance and cobblestone poetry, but Vienna? She’s the full symphony. This city along […]
June 15, 2026
Welcome to Boston, where history collides with innovation. I personally believe this city is a labyrinth of colonial charm and cutting-edge culture. From the Freedom Trail’s echoing footsteps to the culinary treasures in North End, every corner tells a story. In one day in Boston itinerary, you’ll traverse centuries—grab chowder […]
June 14, 2026
We all have that one story of how the travel bug bit us. Mine? It started back in university. I was leading the school publication, and the student body president and I were invited to a nationwide student leaders’ press con… in Boracay. That was nearly twenty years ago. Since […]
June 14, 2026
The Philippines, an archipelagic country facing the Pacific, never runs out of ways to surprise the curious and the wandering. My home island Cebu, for example, has piqued the interest of fellow Filipinos and foreign travelers alike for its incredible and jaw-dropping underwater ecosystem. On top of my list, regardless […]
June 14, 2026
Living in Cebu City for almost ten years, I tagged Moalboal and Badian as my personal retreats, away from my metropolitan woes and responsibilities. But Moalboal, for its many conveniences and locals, draws me more. I made several friends here and saw some kids grew up. And while I left […]