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
When this food and travel writer turned 40, she reversed aging by traveling 28 days solo around Spain! Read more
Last Sunday, I was in a very good mood. The morning was bright and crisp. I started my day with the Cenacle Sisters in an intimate mass with Fr. Arnel Aquino, SJ. His homily always touches my heart. A gifted pianist, even his delivery of his homily has a rhythm to it. I often say […] Read more
I spent twenty-eight days in Spain, in the land of paella, tapas, cochinillio (roast suckling pig) and Jamon. I feared a month of indulgence and without access to a gym will turn me into a fattened piggy. Read more
There’s a poem going around the internet, often shared on Facebook called “You Start Dying Slowly.” Its words seeped through my soul. It touched the bits of me that don’t feel quite alive and vibrant right now… Read more
As the year ends, don’t fill up your full with more. It’s time to make room. When you want something to enter your life, you better make sure there’s room for it. Read more
Seizing the opportunity, I take advantage of a stopover and see what a quick stroll in Amsterdam has to offer. Read more
Sharing where to eat in KYOTO for burnt ramen, grilled eel, the best tempura, matcha ice cream and more…. Read more
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