As a freelancer, I have to market my services, look for clients, partner with brands for collaborations, and so much more. It also includes having to pay for my own social insurance, HDMF contribution, right down to my own and my family’s health insurance. Being on top of all of these things sometimes stresses me […]
Savory and sweet summer specialties at RACKS
Summer is one season that I look forward to because I get to spend more time with my family. We either do hotel staycations or enjoy out of town trips. But I also look forward to preparing their favorite dishes. When I’m not in the mood to whip up something to eat in the kitchen, […]
Shake Shack opens its doors in Manila on May 10!
The first time I tried Shake Shack’s ‘Shroom Burger was when we visited Hong Kong last year. I immediately fell in love with it. But that joy was quickly replaced by sadness as I realized that there’s no Shake Shack in Manila in case I miss having a ‘Shroom Burger. I hate having to crave […]
Paradise Dynasty: Menu picks in my go-to Chinese restaurant.
It’s been a while since I’ve done a food post. So, for my comeback post, I decided to kick things off by sharing some of my favorites at Paradise Dynasty. Whether it’s at their S Maison branch or The Podium, or even at their newly opened SM Aura branch, I’m sure many of you have […]
My fun experience helping my daughter prep for her High School Ball
Being a parent to a daughter who will be attending her first school ball presents all kinds of interestingly daunting challenges. I guess most moms to daughters who’ve been through this can relate, am I right? The moment I learned when and where my daughter’s ball will be, I started looking online for gown inspirations. […]
Marian Orchard – Your spiritual oasis in Batangas
During our weekend stay at Lima Park Hotel in Batangas, we visited the Marian Orchard in Balete. The Marian Orchard is a pilgrimage site for prayer and reflection. The site resembles that of the European Gardens – sprawling, full of flowers, ample areas to have your quiet time and it is even big enough to […]
Regal Hotels International – A great way to enjoy your stay!
When it comes to traveling, I have 3 basic requirements when choosing a hotel. Location Safety Budget Having been to Hong Kong for quite a number of times already, both with and without my family, it has given me the opportunity to go around, eat like a local, try their public transportation and experience hotels […]
A visit to the Heart of Alsace – Hometown of the Dreyfus family
A couple of years ago, I was able to go to Paris, France with my husband for work. During that trip we also explored a few places around France which included Alsace — the region of the country where the Dreyfus family hails from. Going around the Alsace region and to be able to enjoy […]
Hilton Manila opens its doors at RWM!
The Hilton Manila located at the premier entertainment and lifestyle destination, Resorts World Manila (RWM), had its Grand Launch just a couple of weeks ago. During the Grand Launch, top corporate executives, government officials, foreign dignitaries, and members of the media were in attendance. RWM Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Reilly, kicked off the festivities. The […]
My ultimate hangover buster!
The past months have been very disappointing for me. I have been in and out of the hospital and have undergone a series of routine heart check-ups and monitoring. These procedures have been nothing less than stressful! The kind of stress that affects you emotionally and physically. And because I don’t want to be overwhelmed […]