Our day trip to Mount Binacayan in the province of Rizal, was as spontaneous as we could get. It took just a few hours, but it turned out to be the perfect excuse to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. It was therapeutic, no doubt.
The night before the hike, the organizer drops a quick line on our WhatsApp group chat and asks participants to bring gloves. That’s when it hit me that I had no idea where we were going or what to expect. But I quickly set aside my worries. Before I sleep, I thought to myself, Hiking is the answer; who cares what the question is? My initial apprehension was eventually replaced with excitement for another mountain trail! Read more
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PHILIPPINES | MOUNT MABILOG.
Waking up at 4 a.m. was a challenge but I still made it on time for our 5 a.m. meet-up at San Antonio Plaza, Makati. By 5:30 a.m., everyone had arrived, registered, and filled up two mini vans. We were finally set for the trip! Read more
EXPAT IN THE PHILIPPINES | FRIDAY NIGHT OUT AT PAPER MOON – MANILA, PHILIPPINES.
Nestled atop of Knightsbridge Residence in Makati, Paper Moon Manila offers its visitors an extraordinary dining experience. The restaurant’s elegantly understated spacious interior combined with beautiful Italian background music creates a relaxing ambiance, perfect for all occasions. Read more
EXPAT IN THE PHILIPPINES | THE ART FAIR PHILIPPINES 2018.
The art scene in the Philippines was in full bloom this past weekend as the most anticipated annual art event took place. Art Fair Philippines 2018 was a four-day event that brought together artists, art enthusiasts, gallerists, and collectors in a large-scale showcase that transformed the entire car park of The Link Ayala Center here in Makati city into an art exhibition venue. Read more
EXPAT IN THE PHILIPPINES | HIKING UP THE TAAL VOLCANO.
A crater lake on a volcano on an island within a lake within an island seems like a mindboggling idea. But did you know that such a place actually exists? Read more