I’ve heard so many good things about Dresden from friends and other travelers that it made sense to finally visit it after I have travelled to most of the major German cities. Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Hamburg – you name it. One thing I love about traveling in Germany is that cultural events and happening […]
Comfort Food: Pan Filipino Restaurant in Berlin, Germany
You know that feeling when you’re traveling and you get cravings for food from home? You just can’t ingest another plate of schnitzel or curry wurst anymore? I sometimes have that. I want to pig out on adobo lechon kare-kare sinigang na ulo ng bangus tinolang manok longganisa shet pati dinuguan pinakbet ginataang alimango […]
33 Photos That Make Me Wanna Go Back to Senigallia, Italy…ASAP!
In my recent post I’ve told you why I’ve had a great time in the beach town of Senigallia in Le Marche region of Italy. This is for real. As in I had a great time I can’t believe this is happening. Here are some more pictures to show you how the town sparkles […]
Living la bella vita in Cesenatico, Italy
La bella vita. The words roll off the tongue like a triple somersault of ahh’s. Lah bel-lah vi-tah. The beautiful life. What is a beautiful life exactly? Is it a life full of never ending euphoric moments? Or is it one replete with the beauty of both the pains and joys of living? If there […]
127 Reasons why I love (and hate) Senigallia
“Bomba di calorie! (A bomb of calories)”, the chef declared while holding what looked like lava cake in her hands. Our table roared with laughter. It was our first day in Senigallia, Italy and we just finished devouring a deliciously heavy hearty 3-course Italian lunch at L’Angolino Sur Mare when Maria, the chef, came […]
Packing for a stylish summer in Europe. Avoid #9 at all costs.
What’s hot and what’s yuck in Europe for summer? How do you stay looking amasin’ (as the cute Spanish boys would say) and stylish as you’re getting tanned in Mykonos, partying in Berlin or eating gelato in Rome? Hint: NOT jersey shirts and DEFINITELY NOT zip-off pants. This is a totally unsexy topic but […]
I wrote a letter for YOU.
Today is an important day. For Filipinos, June 12 is celebrated as our Independence Day. I celebrate something else entirely. Today marks the day I decided to give a middle finger to mediocrity, to corporate slavery, to everyone who never believed in me. It is the day I embraced freedom and happiness and the […]
Exclusive: Amber Avant-Garde Fashion Show in Riga
Riga, Latvia is a cultural hotspot this year as the European Capital of Culture 2014 along with Umeå in Sweden. This means that for the whole year the city offers a series of cultural events with a strong European dimension. Which obviously means this year is the BEST time to visit. I visited Riga for […]
6 Most Disappointing Destinations in Europe
D is for Disappointing Destinations! First, my apologies. I got so busy with trips to Rotterdam, Sevilla and Madrid and now I’m currently in Hamburg that I have literally no time to update the blog. But I’ve been updating live via Facebook and Instagram and you should just follow me there if you’re not following yet. Why the […]
Video of the Day: The Orange Experience
If you´ve been following me on social media last week, you would have seen my pictures and updates from Rotterdam for the King´s Day festivities. King´s Day is arguably the greatest party in Netherlands where almost everyone celebrates the birthday of their King. And of course everyone paints the whole country orange! In Rotterdam it […]