Hong Kong is a very busy, modern city. But during my trip to Hong Kong with my parents, I discovered a hidden gem amidst the hustle and bustle of this city: the Nan Lian Garden…
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Manam: Filipino Comfort Food
Who doesn’t love good food? What more, Filipino food? Me, I do know I love myself some sinigang, especially my mom’s! So last November, when a friend of mine, Corinne, came home…
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A Taste of Geographer Cafe
One of the main reasons to travel and visit different places is the chance to taste the food. I believe food, even if they may look and sound the same, is different…
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A Glimpse of Petronas Towers
Any trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia won’t be complete without a visit to the Petronas Towers. I have to admit, I am not really excited about visiting a tower that’s been overly exposed in…
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A New Friend in the Fort of Malacca
After spending some time in Christ Church and the Stadthuys, we then started to proceed to our next destination: the St. Paul’s Church ruins. We are using a map that we got from Hotel Puri, and…
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Bacolod Chicken Inasal. Ka-on ta!
Bacolod Chicken Inasal, you came unplanned. Last Sunday, February 28, I got a Viber message from my friend, Karlo, saying that he’s doing his grocery in Waltermart Makati. Since Waltermart is just…
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Exploring St. Paul’s Church Ruins in Malacca
After resting a bit in the Fort of Malacca trying to figure out how to go to St. Paul’s Church ruins, we are finally here! Thanks to Babu, our new friend. St. Paul’s Church in…
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A Trip to Ngong Ping Village
In Explore, Hong Kong Day 2 in Hong Kong and we woke up to a slight rain. I was worried it will ruin our plans for the day, but my mom and dad seem…
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3 Stars and a Sun (PETA’s Francis M. Tribute)
Last Sunday, February 7, 2016, I was invited to watch Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)’s latest play, 3 Stars and a Sun. I was with Bataan-based community theater group, Tanghalang Tatsulok. I’ve always enjoyed watching PETA’s…
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Batu Caves, Monkeys, Oh My!
In Explore, Malaysia Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu, which flows past the hill and…