Culture
Land of the outlandish commute times
I was Sitting in a small cafe within Metro Manila, brewing on a micro-revelation I had just experienced. I was there with a family friend who I usually spend a lot of time with when I’m […]
Year: 2016
Destination
Baguio, Your Next Holiday Destination
Unless you’re an avid tourist, particularly fond of visiting Asia, you may not be familiar with Baguio. But those who are familiar with the Philippines will know of the iconic city which is quickly growing […]
Food
Charming Appeal Of Filipino Street Food
All across South East Asia, you will find a thriving street food culture. Within each country, you will find many unique styles of street food which pay homage to the rich history of the countries […]
Culture
Sinulog: Festival of the Santo Ninyo
As I’m sure most of you are aware, The Philippines is host to a wide variety of festivals. These festivals are usually in place as an expression of thanksgiving and honour to a patron saint. […]
Destination
Why I immediately fell in love with Manila
Now, before talking about Manila, I feel it’s necessary to add some context to this story. I’m an Australian citizen who before travelling to the Philippines had never ventured outside of the country. I had travelled […]
Destination
Pasay and the feeling of freedom
My Filipino family had now left me alone for the first time. I was now sitting alone in my hotel in Manila, right in the heart of the infamous Pasay. I naively booked the hotel […]