Brunch with Em at Poetry & Prose Patisserie, Shangri La Plaza
Poetry & Prose Patisserie looks like it’s made for friends who wish to share intimate conversations about life, love, and career. Maybe it’s a stretch to say it’s a luxurious…
Issa Siargao Holiday: A Super Special Birthday Gift
While some girls would gush over a luxurious bag or a pricey piece of jewelry for their birthdays, I would be the happiest person on the planet if I get…
Bohol Day Tour for Beginners (and Science Teachers)
Chocolate Hills popping out of a textbook. River cruise that won’t break a bank. Nature trip you can do in less than a day. Bohol knows your time is precious…
Rhissa Bongalosa My 50 Dream Destinations if money was no object
I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list. – Susan Sontag Good day, dreamers and travelers! Have you always wanted to see the world? Got a long list of…
Beat your own demons with these 4 common sense tips
I’m just another woman who thinks like you do. Saying so, I know how active your nerves are within a day. Since we have brains that refuse inactivity, we have…
Hotel Review: An Unexpected Staycation at the Maxwell Hotel Cebu
When my friend Jewel came to visit Cebu recently (to check in on her family and attend her dental appointment), she decided to invite me to a one-night staycation at…
Temple of Leah: A Photo Tour
First-time visitors to Cebu city find it flat, busy, and noisy until they discover lookout points such as the Tops and Temple of Leah. When my fifth sister, Rhissan, and…
Talks of Travels and Wedding Bells at 32 Umber Cafe & Co.
I’ve long wanted to ask this, “What’s the inspiration behind 32 Umber’s design?” Every time I pass by this boxy coffeehouse near Grand Convention Center (Cebu), it makes me take…
It’s OK to Open Your Heart in Mt. Kapayas
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to visit Mt. Kapayas in Cebu, it might not come. You need to connect with hiking enthusiasts and a good guide for…
Fab Five: The Last 5 Books I Was Thrilled to Read
Hey, guys. I’d like to share with you the last five books that I thoroughly enjoyed. I have a simple rule about choosing what to read: I need to enjoy…