Category: Reviews
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Review: 13 Reasons Why
“13 Reasons Why” is perfect for Netflix. I can’t imagine waiting a week to find out who is in Hannah Baker’s next tape. That would have been agonizing. There were 13 of them. And each tape contained a reason why she decided to end her life. Nothing can prepare you for the flood of emotions…
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Ramen Revelation at Yushoken: A Sunday Surprise
Someone once asked me, “What do you really love to do?” “Eat. Try new food. Experience exciting flavors,” I replied without hesitation. I often passed by a sleek ramen shop at Oakridge Business Park, but I never took the time to stop. However, one Sunday afternoon while grocery shopping, the sign caught my eye once…
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A Coffeeshop and a Library in One? That’s Ma’an Coffee Factory in Cebu
A.S. Fortuna Banilad is fast becoming a favorite street of coffee lovers. If you’re coming from Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue and searching for a spot to hang out with your caffeine fanatic mates or book-loving BFF’s, the lure of Ma’an Coffee Factory (in A.S. Fortuna) is hard to resist. A cup of Brazil NY2 Cerrado First,…
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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 the Maxwell Hotel Cebu. Our supposed coffee date became a sleepover date at the hotel, which promised to be a mirthful one. I haven’t seen…
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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 a double take. Seriously, always. So one day, I finally gave in to my curiosity and checked out what this space has to offer. The Coffee Haunt with…
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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 them. If I don’t get hooked during the first few pages, I’ll stop. It’s not like school where you have to force yourself to read a book…
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Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
‘You haven’t seen the movie?’ the Rom-Com fanatic boyfriend asked. ‘Nope, I was busy.’ The action movie fan replied. (Yes, that’s me.) And then I continued reading the chick lit (lit, by the way, is a French word for ‘read‘). Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella is a piece of literature you won’t find on the ultimate list of…
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5 Cebu Coffee Shops We’re Completely Obsessed With Right Now
Let me do you a favor. I’ll drink Americano from various cafés in Cebu to save you time and money. Don’t you love to skip those blends that are not worth sipping?
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Brown Cup Talamban: Nothing’s Better than a Neighborhood Cafe
Waffles, bacon, eggs, and a warm cup of brewed coffee (P120 all in) – I could eat these at any meal of the day thanks to Brown Cup, Talamban. Marry me. I mean, I’m assured of merry mornings having this café close by.
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10 Powerful Adjectives You’ll Learn from Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights, the only book penned by Emily Bronte (at least according to wikipedia), is one of the greatest books ever written. It might get intimidating at first attempt but press on and you’ll discover some of the most beautiful sentences ever written.