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…
I stayed in Homey Hostel while in Taipei – and it ticked off all my hostel must-haves
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…
Can’t stop Christmas with Shopee’s Big Christmas Sale
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…
Elements of Style – My Way.
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…
SM’s “The Tasting Corner” encourages you to go for “The Perfect Serve”
Everyone loves a good selection of wines and spirits in every party. In fact, an oft-quoted meme has turned into a nice reminder why the presence of alcohol often predicts a party is a success: However, did you ever felt like serving spirits as is, straight from the bottle always seemed like a waste of…
Hassle-free OOTDs made possible by Shopee Fashion Week
Fashionistas are In for a treat, as Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, teams up with leading local fashion brands like Bench, Silverworks, CLN, Watch Republic, Banana Peel, Avel Designs, and Unisilver to kick off Shopee Fashion Week, happening 19 to 25 September 2018. Score one of a kind apparel, shoes,…
Shopee 9.9 Shopping Day Teases with Deals and Discounts
Shopee made online shopping much, much tempting with their biggest annual regional shopping event, Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform is making sure to surpass last year’s 9.9 event which saw a three-fold uplift in orders and a five-time increase in traffic, Shopee is upping the ante this year with a…
The Nerds Are Alright
You might probably noticed that this blog remained stagnant for a good few months – I drowned in a sea of to do’s at work and I was not in a good place – occasionally battling bouts of stress, anxiety and depression which can be a harrowing experience once it hits. Until one day, I…
It’s Bad when it’s a “Fad”
Let’s be honest, there’s a reason why fad diets are referred to as “Fad Diets.” They can be the hottest thing in the planet, with multiple testimonials on how “effective” it is, but truth of the matter is that it’s simply fad, with no assurance that you will achieve your health goals effectively, safely and…
Higher Learning: iAcademy and its mission of molding future Game Changers
Stepping inside the new iAcademy is like stepping on a time machine from the future. A university housed in a 12-story building; serviced by elevators across all floors; an expensive and airy ambience – you would think that you are just about to set foot inside the Philippine headquarters of a red hot start-up. The…
