The lyrics of a popular Filipino song goes “Manila, Manila! I’m coming back to Manila. The only place that I call home!” That was definitely the case when I left the Philippines as a young and energetic 18 year old to study in the US. As I dearly missed my family and friends, I took [...]
When I told friends and acquaintance that we were going to Hanoi, many mentioned the buzzling markets where you could buy almost anything at bargain prices. Mind you, most of them have actually never been to Vietnam, just that they’ve heard of others say it. In any case, I got excited. I love markets, not [...]
For years I have lusted after this chair. Seriously. Whether at a furniture store or at the Vitra Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, I always mumble to myself “I want that chair!” each time I see it. Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1948, it was first presented at the New York Museum [...]
An architectural detail I love in Buddhist countries are red bridges. I find them really beautiful, often giving me the feeling of serenity and peace whenever I see them — very zen. Being Catholic, I don’t know much about their meaning, just that red symbolizes good luck. As a child, I always looked forward to [...]
I love to travel, though I assume you already know that by now. But what you might not know is how obsessed I am with visiting a new country each year. Yes, I really find pleasure in ticking off countries in the world map. This year, it’s my 47th country: Vietnam. My intention in this [...]
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