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Solo, Not Searching
Anecdotes of a flirting-averse travel cactus who is blissfully content in her own company, proving that solo travel can be its own kind of romance
A Family Vacation in Zamboanga City
Deriving from the Subanon or Malay word for pot or place for flowers, Zamboanga is truly a melting pot of…
In South Upi, Maguindanao delSur, Coffee Brings Hope
I've only corrected the spacing, paragraph breaks, and italicized Filipino/non-English terms. The wording has not been changed. Sipping coffee in…
You Came, You Saw, You Bought a Magnet
(Part 4 of "The Mundane Series") The Psychology of Travel Souvenirs Souvenirs act as “tangible anchors” of a travel experience—…
The Cartography of Care: A Diptych
2A. The Geography of Protection: A Mother’s Vigil Words by Nine Andres. February in Davao brings a specific kind of…
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 own, but we also have to be curious…
You Came, You Saw, You Bought a Magnet
(Part 4 of "The Mundane Series") The Psychology of Travel Souvenirs Souvenirs act as “tangible anchors” of a travel experience— at least if you ask Littrell et al. (1993). They’re…
The Packing List of a Middle-Aged Filipino Traveler
Your packing routine, once effortless, has evolved into an elaborate ceremony: a choreographed dance of necessity, vanity, biology, and social obligation.
Sagada: Came as a Clueless Outsider, Left as a Better-Informed Guest
“My return to Sagada made me realize that it’s not that the…
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No Stars Required: Finding Davao’s Soulin Carabao Soup, Chicken Piaparan,and Traditional Sikwate
On places that remind us that food isn’t about stellar ratings, but sustenance, memory, and community The Michelin Guide has recently arrived in the Philippines, sprinkling stars across Manila and…
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
How I found love and myself on the trails.
On How Traveling with Family is an Act of Self-Love
Love, I have learned, is not always a grand declaration.
A Nostalgic Stroll through Downtown Naga City, the Heart of Bicol
A walk through Naga City revives an appreciation for old childhood spots
Confections and Confessions of a Woman Scorned
Sweeter the second time around.
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Wordle
Guess words from 4 to 11 letters and create your own puzzles.
Letter Boxed
Create words using letters around the square.
Spelling Bee
How many word you can make with 6 letters.
Chess Reply
Play Historic chess games.
Crossword Puzzle
Fill the white boxes with the answers to a series of questions.
Magic Tiles
Match elements and keep your chain going.