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You Came, You Saw, You Bought a Magnet
(Part 4 of "The Mundane Series") The Psychology of Travel Souvenirs Souvenirs…
Microdosing Life
How ritualizing the mundane enabled me to curate magic in the in-betweens.…
Neither Here Nor There: The Transience of In-Betweens
Part 2 of “The Mundane Series” Airports have never been anyone’s favorite…
Beyond Nostalgia: Why the Modern Filipino Commuter Deserves Dignity
For the first time in years, I am just a passenger. I…
Ode to a Revolutionary Cebuano Hero
Beyond Maxilom’s legendary exploits, the town he put in the limelight is…
How an Old Inn Gave Us the Best of Roxas City
Finally, we’d be back at the old house—or more aptly, a home.…
Queen of Manila Streets: Queering Escolta at the ESC Biennale 2025
Carrying the festival theme, “Tambay lang,” this year’s Biennale spotlighted London-based walking…
The Hidden Adventures of a Morning Walk
Morning comes, and I’m wide awake even before the alarm goes off.…
A Glimpse of Mindanaoan Culture in Maguindanao
Away from its past reputation, rich culture still exists among communities committed…
The Packing List of a Middle-Aged Filipino Traveler
Your packing routine, once effortless, has evolved into an elaborate ceremony: a…
Burgos and Beyond: Rediscovering My Childhood Town
My little hometown never tried to impress anyone. People here simply live…
My City’s Central Landmark: Quezon Memorial Shrine
Inside Quezon City Memorial Circle (QCMC) is the most distinguished landmark of…
Lost and Found
How a middle-aged man suffering from burnout momentarily found his mojo on…
Why Do Statues of Saints in the San Agustin Museum Have Missing Hands?
A statue of a saint without hands may be intriguing on its…