“Peace and quiet” are not exactly the first words that come to mind when I think about Hanoi. While there are surely certain places in the city that give you a feeling of serenity, I would describe Hanoi more as a busy and bustling city… especially with all those motorcycles whizzing past! (Of course, I only …
It still feels so surreal when I say it. Sometimes, I look at my growing belly and I feel the tiny kicks of my baby, and I am still in utter disbelief that – oh my god! – we’re going to be parents! Our guinea pig Booboo is going to be a big brother! “SO… …
Once upon a time, Mike and I experienced being models for a day… That time was our pre-nuptial / engagement shoot. Our parents and our parents’ parents probably never had something like this back in the day. But now, a pre-nup shoot is done by a lot of engaged couples to get people even more …
It’s been almost two months since we’ve moved into our new home! Right now, we’re still missing a few things like a dining table and a small couch, but so far, we’ve managed to turn this space into a place we can really call “ours” (well, until our lease contract expires, that is!). Before moving …
My last blog entry about our Hanoi trip was written and published last April 22! 3 months ago! Where have I been?! Let’s just say… I’ve been busy. But that’s another story for another time. Meanwhile… let me pick things up from our last stop, which was the Temple of Literature. It was time for …
When I saw a photo of Pilyo’s Bibingka Cheesecake Souffle on Instagram, I immediately had two thoughts: “Damn, that looks good!” “Bibingka Cheesecake Souffle?! What is that???” Curious, I then clicked on their profile and was surprised to read that though they are promoting Filipino desserts, Pilyo is actually “born in Sydney.” I was even …
Summer is synonymous to the beach, but for our summer weekend getaway, my family and I wanted something a little more… different. And then my mother (yes, my mother!) suggested, “Let’s go to the Inflatable Island!” Inflatable Island, located in Subic Bay, is the BIGGEST floating water playground in Asia. How big is big? At …
What was next on our itinerary after visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum? It was a trip to yet another one of Hanoi’s most iconic and most visited attractions: the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu). Built in the year 1070 by the Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the Temple of Literature is dedicated to Confucius, as well …
Get ready for this year’s biggest feasting party because the World Street Food Congress 2017 is happening in the Philippines for the second time! Organized by Singapore-based Makansutra (S) Pte Ltd. and supported by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TBP), this 5-day foodie jamboree will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds …
ZALORA, Asia’s top online fashion destination, just celebrated its fifth year of revolutionizing the fashion shopping experience. To mark this achievement, anniversary activations were rolled out in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Philippines throughout the month of March 2017. #ZALORAICONS This year, to commemorate this significant milestone, ZALORA has also partnered with local …
