There’s something about Baguio that always excites me; a certain je ne sais quoi about this beautiful place that I really can’t quite put my finger on. Could it be because it brings back so much of my childhood memories when my family would always visit Baguio during the summer school break? Is it the […]
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Traveling to Davao With Teens

Traveling with your teenagers sure needs some careful planning and considerations. You can never be sure of their moods, and at times, it can be challenging to get them away from the social media. A family vacation sure is a great idea, but you need to make sure where you go and that the whole […]
A sweet escape to Lima Park Hotel in Batangas

When I think of places to visit, I would always imagine myself sunbathing in Maldives or enjoying a gondola ride in Venice again. But then, I also realize that there are still so many gems in our country that I have yet to discover; places like Batangas where Lima Park Hotel in Malvar is located. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presotea is now in the Philippines!

When I went to Taiwan for work a couple of months ago, part of my personal itinerary was to go to Presotea and try their tea beverages. But I just didn’t have the time. I thought the only chance I would have to try the various drinks of this popular establishment is when I would […]
Finally! Healthier options are now within reach thanks to honestbee!

Being a health conscious on-the-go mom isn’t easy. Preparing healthy dishes for my family (and myself) can sometimes be quite challenging especially when work gets in the way. The challenge is finding ways to be able to find healthy kinds of food to keep my kids and husband happy and fit as often as possible. […]
AirAsia now flies to Shenzhen from Manila!

AirAsia, the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for 10 years running, is expanding further into China with the introduction of its latest direct flights between Manila and Shenzhen starting 1 December 2018. AirAsia Philippines CEO Dexter Comendador said, “We are delighted to offer new and exciting places to visit this coming Christmas season. Travelers from Manila would be delighted to experience Shenzhen’s modern metropolis and marvel at the world’s […]
Via Venetto: Style Shared By Generations

Via Venetto has been my brand of choice for some time now. From flats to pumps, to mules to evening pairs. And it is not at all surprising that it has also been the go-to brand for generations now because of its comfort, durability and design. What also makes Via Venetto special is that all […]