Nestled within a grove of trees in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, stands the General Aniceto Lacson Ancestral Home, sometimes referred to as Casa Grande. Although looking empty now, one is struck by the house’s evident style and grandeur.
💡 Editor’s Note: I originally wrote this review of Maison d’Accueil de l’Assomption, a budget accommodation in Paris, back in 2014. While the warm hospitality and peaceful vibe remain the same, I’ve fully updated this post with current 2026 rates, new booking instructions, and practical travel details below. If you’re looking for budget accommodation in Paris, […]
I wake up to a room that looks completely foreign, save for the familiar suitcase standing against the wall. The ceiling is low, and the walls are covered in glossy wood. Everything around me looks plush. I am suddenly filled with dread, as if the walls are closing in on me and that […]
My husband and I wake up at six in the morning, still a little groggy from last night’s wedding eve party. We are up in the small village of Buscalan in the Cordillera mountains. Weddings here are celebrated for two consecutive days and last night, it seemed that the whole village joined the revelry […]
A hilarious take on Ho Chi Minh City, where narrow buildings, thousands of motorbikes, and massive bowls of beef pho redefine the concept of scale.
