I’m sitting here in our hotel room in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines furiously typing away because I’m happy. I mean I almost always am. I have a perpetually happy disposition in life. Today is my birthday. It’s not just any birthday though. I’m entering a new decade – no, it’s not the 40’s yet! – […]
There’s a little Imelda in all of us
It’s my birthday soon (and hello Christmas!) so I already treated myself by buying new pairs of shoes. I bought two pairs of this classic boat shoes from Sperry Top-sider in blue and red for me and my father. I also got a pair of this white leather sneakers from the Jack Purcell x […]
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German Challenge Week 1: Hey, Ich kann do dis.
In which I talk about my first week learning German again with italki, the 10th circle of hell, why I think German is like math, how to flirt in German and my new favorite German words and vernacular expressions. Is life really too short to learn German? I disagree. Kinda. Week #1: In […]
Kill Me Now: The 3-Month German Language Challenge with italki
My story and plans on how to be fluent in German in 3 months with italki. I’m making it public. Join me on my progress and do your own language challenge too! A major part of the experience of living in a foreign country is that child-like happiness when you are able to communicate […]
Experiencing the Slow Living Movement in Umbria, Italy
A Magical Night “There’s something waiting for you outside,” said Marliza and Serena. I have just traveled for almost 10 hours from Dusseldorf, Germany all the way to this random Italian village, Paciano, in Umbria via Rome and all I wanted was to sleep and rest. I was also a bit disoriented. It was almost […]
Travel Style: A Fabulous Fall Weekend in Paris
I’ll start my big birthday trip in Paris soon and this city makes me feel like I need to step up my game when I visit it for the third time. And since it will be cozy and cold in the fall, I would love to rock this look. Most of you who know […]
Food, Culture and Adventure around Trasimeno Lake in Perugia, Italy
So I’m back. I kind of figured out what I need to do and it felt good to put them all in writing. What I needed to do is to continue telling my story through this blog. I have a few exciting things happening in the next weeks and I can’t wait to let […]
Current Obsession: Golden Bikes, Fall Clothes and Travel Gear
1. Goldencycle Two is safety and style in an excellent, German engineered package. It looks like a million bucks but it only costs 599 euros. OMG. Saving up now! 2. Grenson Sharp Cap Brogue Boots. I own a dozen or so pair of shoes but I still don’t have leather boots and this one is […]
You live out the confusions until they become clear
I’m alive. Not writing on this blog for more than a month feels like forever in internet years. I know you’ve been looking for me. To readers who care and emailed to ask if I stopped blogging: I’m still here. I did not leave. This space will not disappear. It’s my baby. It’s my […]
Where to Stay in Rome: Guesthouse Sant’Angelo Review
After our trip in Ponza island, I stayed overnight in Rome at Guesthouse Sant’Angelo. The guesthouse is named after the gorgeous Castel Sant’Angelo which is a few hundred meters away from the property. The Vatican Museums is a 15-minute walk from here. It’s very centrally-located. Our room was pretty clean and […]
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HEJ, MY
NAME IS
DJ YABIS
I have studied, worked and
travelled all over Europe since 2009.
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