Stillness Speaks: A journey of Silence and Digital Detox
What happens when an extrovert writer addicted to her phone into a four-day silent retreat? Read more
Nourished by Bangkok: 8 Delicious New Finds in 2017
It is not the going out of port but the coming in that determines the success of a voyage. –Henry Ward Beecher How do you judge the success of a trip: by the souvenirs purchased, the number of photos on your phone, or the number of posts on Facebook? For me, it is the […] Read more
Slow Down Time
Feb7,2017: This is not about food, travel, or fitness. But I am a writer, and I write what I know. And this much I know as a writer, when feelings or thoughts aren’t expressed it weighs heavy on my heart. People joyfully post photos of cats, of bacon, of eggs (especially egg porn of breaking […] Read more
No Place I’d Rather Be in 2017
Stuck in Manila’s traffic last Saturday, I discovered ‘Rather Be’,a song that inspired my outlook for 2017. If you are not happy where you’re at, then find where you would rather be. With all your heart and determination, go for it and don’t look back. Read more
My Ancestral Adventure to Pinamalayan, Mindoro
A trip to her grandmother’s hometown became an ancestral adventure involving the supermoon, a sunrise swim, rainbows, hope of a promised land, and embracing her strength. Read more
Taking a Leap in Laos
Adventure junkies would never think of Laos as a top of mind destination. But trust this travel writer to find herself facing her fears in an adrenaline-packed day of zip-lines, abseiling, and rock climbing. Read more
The Romance of Train Dining at The Eastern & Oriental Express
There have been many moments in this food and travel writer’s life where I would say, “Please pinch me. Is this really happening?” One of my favorite moments in my life is traveling on board the Eastern & Oriental Express to eat my way through the 2,030 km peninsula. My food trip required me to […] Read more
Exercise Dating: How to Find the Perfect Exercise for Your Fitness Journey
Whether you are new to the fitness journey, or are hitting a plateau, try exercise dating to find the perfect exercise suited for you. Read more
How Traveling 28 Days in Spain Forty-fied Me
When this food and travel writer turned 40, she reversed aging by traveling 28 days solo around Spain! Read more
How The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Taught this Woman to Enjoy Luxury Solo Travel
For some reason, it is acceptable for women to backpack alone or to travel solo for a business trip, but traveling solo on a luxury trip is frowned upon. To many, it is unthinkable. Read more