Paris Dyptich
#1 | Italian The first thing we eat is Italian food. Fancy that! First lunch in Paris and here we are, going over an Italian menu written in French. How did Ernestine and I end up in an Italian restaurant anyway? I feel a little guilty for being too lazy to explore the …
Off-Travel: Home Sweet Home
“How often have I lain beneath rain on a strange roof, thinking of home.” ― William Faulkner Despite my seemingly insatiable wanderlust, I am in fact a home buddy. And I’m happiest when I’m at home. One of the most satisfying things for me is spending an afternoon here in my makeshift work …
Paris in Black and White
I have been meaning to tell you all about Paris since I came back three months ago. But I couldn’t find the right words. In fact, words just get in the way, so the famous song goes. You cannot fault me for not trying, though. I tried. But nothing I wrote sufficed. Instead, to my …
Pinay Traveller Feature on ZenHealth Magazine
Just received a pleasant surprise today. Some months back, I was interviewed by a writer from Zen Health Magazine. The magazine was doing an article about women solo travellers and I was one of those they wanted to feature. So long story short, the issue was finally printed and today, I got my copy! Cool, …
Cambados, Spain: Home of the Albariño
Everything about that day was perfect. Despite being gloomy before breakfast, the sun came out by mid-morning, setting the mood for the day ahead. I was in the company of people whom I was slowly getting to know and appreciate. And we were somewhere in Galicia in Northwest Spain, in a historical district declared a …
Third District Cafe: a new joint in town
If you’re in Quezon City and are looking for a good place to have coffee or breakfast, you might want to check out Third District Cafe. I was there recently with some friends and I was pleasantly surprised. //Just found out that the mural and signage were done by our friend, artist Buboy Canafranca. …