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Thanks to the relaxed visa requirements enforced by Japan about two years ago, it has become easier and more convenient for Filipinos to enjoy Japan. The upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo, slated for next year, has also seen a boom in new AirBnB's, new hostels and new hotels being built -- in fact, one thing …
With the local economy in an upswing, the Philippines' real estate market is currently enjoying continuous growth. In a report posted from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the industry is forecast to maintain its growth and remain resilient in 2019 To further quote the article, "Residential condominium supply grew in 2018 with approximately 35,000 units added …
What do you when you seem to outgrow your blog identity? I first started blogging close to thirteen years ago. Back then, my very first blog was hosted in LiveJournal. I was probably in my late twenties, I was sullen most of the time, a rebel-without-a-cause and a devil-may-care attitude. I was obsessed with Japanese …
So, here's the thing - I am taking a break from soda. I haven't drank cola (the one that came in that iconic bottle) for more than eight years already; and I just recently decided to take a break from the clear one that rhymes with Sbrite. However, there are certain moments in one's life …
If you are one of the thousands of Filipinos who fueled their caffeine addiction in exchange for their annual planner - then, welcome to my world. I have spent a big chunk of November and December 2018 guzzling coffee from one shop to another. First, because that's really how I roll and second, because the …
Continue reading "Paper Junkie Post: Starbucks Planner vs. CBTL Giving Journal – A Review"
Suddenly, we're on the 12th day of the New Year. If you are reading this -- and you have managed not to go crazy, maim yourself, work yourself to death, get defeated by the monsters that live inside your head, continue to be friends with a select but awesome group of people -- and basically, …
Continue reading "Five things to start the year — and your life — on track"
I’m a proud “DIY-girl” whenever I travel and I revel in finding budget travel hacks whenever I can. I would revel in discovering far-away places and meeting new people on my own. I would work on spreadsheets, go on a mad research spree and serve as the lead in most of my travels. It’s fun …
Continue reading "A Fun & Easy Traipse through Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen with KKday"
In the last five years, I have been travelling more and more frequently – often times, going out the country two times a year – depending on the funds available, or the level of stress and misery that I am in. For 2018 alone, I went to Japan twice, starting the year in Nagoya and …
Christmas lights everywhere, check. Christmas carols, check. A mild, chill breeze, check. A Gift List that gets longer as the days get shorter, check. Yes - it is officially Christmas in the Philippines. And while I love the Spirit of the Season and the gift giving the goes with it - there's one thing that …
Continue reading "Can’t stop Christmas with Shopee’s Big Christmas Sale"
I am at an age where I am expected to dress less like a Millennial on a soul-searching trip, and more like the #girlboss that I aspire to be. You know the drill: the #TimelessStyle - a solid and dependable little black dress, trusty black pumps, complementing blazer and a string of pearls around my …
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