I knew I wouldn’t be having a party on my 18th birthday so I asked my parents if it was possible we celebrate it at least at Max’s Restaurant; they laughed at me. My father just gave me a few hundred bucks to shut me up. It did, but it still made me sad. I…
ℹ️ El Union Coffee quick information 📍Address: MacArthur National Highway, Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union Philippines🕑 Store hours: Open daily except Wednesdays, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 💰 Price range: USD 1.75-3.15 (PHP 100-180)🍴What to order: Cold brew iced mocha, grilled cheese El Union Coffee is a coffee shop and roaster, and it’s been around since…
With the decision to become a vegetarian comes the acceptance that there are some foods that I love that I will never be able to eat again. One of them is the Ilocos empanada, a half-moon-shaped, deep-fried pastry with meat, veggies, and egg fillings. I still remember the best Ilocos empanada I’ve ever tasted; I…
2023 will always stand out as the year I was at my bravest, yet most anxious. Motivated by friends who left the Philippines for new beginnings abroad, I was inspired to seek greener pastures. So I bought a one-way ticket to Melbourne, aiming for long-term migration. In preparation, I sold or gave away many of…
There’s one Melbourne cafe that holds a special place in my heart. In the few months I was in Australia, I spent a few times a week getting up in the morning and walking my way to this place for my barista apprenticeship. Through this journey, I connected with its warm-hearted owner and the incredible…
I’m back in the Philippines; I have been for a while. I know I should be writing the story of what I did in 2023 for my small fan base (I’m not delulu; I have at least 10, okay?), but I still couldn’t get out of this rut that I’m in. But I digress; this…
Before that photo showing a great number of tourists on Cloud 9’s boardwalk went viral, I was there in December last year and had the place pretty much to myself. Cloud 9 refers to the surfing wave with a thick hollow tube, that surfers from all over the world go to Siargao for. In the area,…
I lay flat on my stomach over the gray sand, my cheeks pressed against my folded arms, then I closed my eyes. At that moment, I felt at peace, like it was the most natural thing to do in the world. My two friends were nearby, each having their moments with the sea. The sky…
I don’t do slow traveling; not that I don’t want to, it’s just that my current situation doesn’t allow such a luxury. I have a regular nine-to-five job, which means I cannot go whenever I please and I have to seek approval from the powers that be before I go on a holiday. The duration…
Let me tell you about two of my best gal pals whom I share some great similarities. We’re all single, writers, and travelers. That’s where my similarity with friend #1 ends. Now if I could describe this friend in an interesting way, this is what I would say, “She isn’t me.” And by that I…
Author’s Note: This post featured the old location in Chino Roces. Habitual Coffee is now located in Salcedo Village, Makati. The address and prices have been updated. I’m not trying to make a month-long celebration, so you don’t have to greet me belated happy birthday. Indecision got in the way, so that I couldn’t post…
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Indonesia is a beautiful and diverse country with a lot to offer tourists, from stunning beaches and ancient temples to vibrant cities and delicious food. I stayed in Bali for two months and processed my Visa on Arrival and visa extension. If you’re planning a trip to Indonesia, you may need to obtain a visa,…
