EXPAT IN THE PHILIPPINES | HIKING UP MOUNT BINACAYAN AND WAWA DAM.

PSX_20180510_165918Our 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.PSX_20180514_122432The 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

EXPAT IN THE PHILIPPINES | HIKING UP MOUNT MABILOG.

PSX_20180315_065631Waking 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.

unnamed-12Nestled 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.

PSX_20180304_135732The 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