July 5, 2024
Boston is a city that wears its history on its sleeve, where cobblestone streets meet cutting-edge innovation. It’s a place where you can sip chowder in a centuries-old tavern, then catch a game at Fenway, where the ghosts of revolutionaries linger in the crisp New England air. This isn’t just […]
June 24, 2024
It is always a special experience to enjoy some artisanal coffee to start your day. Unlike the mass-produced coffee that you can find anywhere, artisanal coffee is specially roasted and carefully blended. There’s that certain art that comes in blending those coffee beans. San Francisco is thriving with coffee shops […]
June 7, 2024
New York. New York. At this point, everything has been said about New York. New York City: a relentless symphony of life, where every street corner reveals a new story, and every building whispers secrets of transformation. Jennifer Egan revels in its endless possibilities; Eula Biss feels its isolating vastness. […]
June 3, 2024
The distance from Tacoma to Seattle is roughly 34 miles (55 kilometers) via Interstate 5, with travel time varying between 40 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. SeaTac Airport, conveniently positioned about 18 miles (29 kilometers) north of Tacoma and 13 miles (21 kilometers) south of downtown Seattle, serves […]
June 2, 2024
What makes Seattle so darn cool. First off, picture this: a vibrant blend of urban chic and breathtaking natural beauty. Yep, that’s Seattle for ya! We’ve got it all, from the iconic Space Needle piercing the skyline to the lush greenery of our parks and the shimmering waters of Puget […]
May 21, 2024
Wasn’t Mozart white-washed? He was supposed to be black, no? My husband chuckled upon hearing this. We were walking towards the house where Mozart was born in Salzburg. What?! I read something about it, I said. I didn’t verify whatever I read online. But no, Mozart is white as white […]
May 13, 2024
Paris, like to many of us, first came to me as an idea. Its images conjured in my head were the ones fed by the literatis who lived in this city, from Victor Hugo to Simone de Beauvoir. Hmm, okay, I majored in literature. Before there is Emily in Paris, […]
May 13, 2024
I’m always partial for European destinations that have coastal lines. So when I learned that there is an Italian coast near Ljubljana, Slovenia, I did not really waste any time and booked a trip to this city. And I did not regret my decision at all. Trieste, may not have […]
May 5, 2024
Nestled along pristine beaches or the contradictory manicured jungle, Tulum evokes images of abundance, romance, and adventure. And with that, I personally curated the best resorts in Tulum for couples , especially those who are on their honeymoon, based on actual guest reviews scoured on the Internet. This curated list […]
May 3, 2024
Welcome to Tulum, where the sun-kissed shores meet the charm of imperfect plumbing and a thriving iguana community. This coastal haven, just an hour and a half from Cancún, has evolved beyond its quaint past. While traffic and waiting lists now dot the scene, fear not – Tulum’s allure persists. […]
April 29, 2024
MALAYSIA BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE | Hello there! A version of this guide is posted on Rappler. You see, Malaysia is often my jumpoff point for my past trips (Indonesia, India, Australia) since it has the biggest airport hub from Cebu, Philippines. I’be been there five times already. During my recent […]
April 9, 2024
I actually did not know what to expect with Ljubljana. I had no actual affinity with Slovenia except for a brief encounter with a backpacking couple in the camping grounds in Ellenborough Falls in NSW, Australia way back in 2017. I remember asking the stupid question, is it part of […]