Solo Travels, Kpop & Kdrama Fangirling, Events, and Personal Musings
I don't even dance, but I said YES to a dance class yesterday at the 808 Studio in The Podium Mall for Spotify's 'Your K-Pop Persona' event! Anything K-Pop, I'm in!
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| Still a frustrated dancer! Where to learn at my age, hoho! |
While waiting for my friend, I spotted a wappen store in Ikseondong that wasn't as crowded as the ones in Myeongdong. It's a trendy activity for foreigners and even locals that I've been seeing a lot on TikTok.
Although I thought it was a bit expensive, since I had nothing else to do and Ms. Dinna had also asked me to make two for her, I decided to go for it.
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| The Wappen House is a nice place to go around, and the people manning the store are nice too! |
Residential property developers are acknowledging the need to integrate eco-centric living in their masterplan, a concept that is emerging as a non- negotiable lifestyle principle for a growing number of individuals aspiring for a healthier relationship with the world around them.
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| (Artist’s perspective of the community) In a world transformed in countless ways, individuals seek out unspoiled destinations to reconnect with their origins. Trealva, nestled in Midlands West, serves as a shining example of this pursuit for tranquility and serenity. |
All the food we had for this very short trip! There were so many vegetarian options, and we loved being able to try out numerous local restaurants during our stay!
Sometimes, I tell myself that I go to Boracay for the eats, lol. I used to diet (huhu) prior to a Boracay trip back in my youth, because our agenda was to take pics and party. Gone were those days! I am actually looking forward to the Boracay trip to actually swim and fill up my belly, haha!
Here's our food list for the 3-day trip; it may seem simple, but the Ginataang Gulay from Two Seasons was actually my (and dad’s) favorite. 😅🫶🏼 We had a free breakfast buffet in our hotel, so that's minus one meal to think about in a day. Yet, my sister and I agreed that we haven't eaten this much in our day-to-day lives! It's like we're having five meals a day during this vacation, haha!
Los Indios Bravos
@losindiosbravosboracay
samosas and chicken goujon
First stop in the island! I like the food, but the service made this visit worthwhile. Servers were friendly, we chatted with them and asked them about what's new in Boracay. Resto has an air conditioned / indoor area perfect for my senior parents. Mom said the chicken fingers were good. Also enjoyed the falafel (not in photo) with refillable hummus.
Mango Mama
@mangomamaboracay
mixed mango-coco & black rice
The fam LOVED this! It's mango sticky rice with a twist. Perfect for the hot weather, but we wished they have comfortable dining area so we can enjoy the dessert more.
Two Seasons
@twoseasonsphilippines
four cheese pizza, oyster sisig, lechon kawali, ginataang gulay
The classic! THE OG when you visit Boracay! We were supposed to eat here when we arrived, but as always, the resto was jam-packed. We arrived early for dinner at around 6pm, and were seated right away. WORTH IT. Hindi padin nag bago the taste, super sarap padin. I also ordered ginataang gulay for a change, and it was also so so good!
Sunny Side Boracay
@thesunnysideboracay
vegan chori burger, champorado
My Ate's fave! That's why we made sure to dine here during this trip. We had drinks and champorado first, then chilled and ordered lunch nadin. As always, food is GREAT! View is also beautiful. This is at their new Station 1 branch.
Ice Flakes Boracay
@iceflakes_boracay
Mango Coconut, most recommended on my IG story survey
The most recommended food when I asked for recommendations on my Instagram Story! True enough, this bingsoo is goood! A bit on the pricey side, but worth it naman ang lasa.
True Home Bistro
@truehomehotelandbistro
perfect ambiance for dad’s birthday
After having really good food the past meals, food here is just okay. Nothing mind-blowing. Love the ambiance though, it was quiet and homey. Perfect place to unwind for our last night, also dad' birthday dinner.
Nonie's
@noniesrestaurants
tempeh kare-kare, vegan sisig, beetroot strawberry smoothie (sarap), fresh buko tart
Hours before our transportation for the airport arrived, we took the e-tric to Station X. Dined here because they have so much healthy options. The Tempeh Kare-Kare is an interesting and healthy alternative to the usual that we know. They even served it with vegetarian bagoong. We also had vegan sisig, which is made of mushrooms and tofu. Also yummy, and super bagay with the black rice. Their smoothies are must-try, too!
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A recent traffic index study revealed that Metro Manila has the slowest travel time among 387 cities in 55 countries. According to TomTom International, which evaluates cities around the world by their average commute, fuel costs, and carbon dioxide emissions, it takes 25 minutes and 30 seconds to travel 10 kilometers in the capital region, which affects the overall quality of living and economic output—and the environmental stability of the metro.
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| Kizuna Heights Ideal for students and young professionals, Kizuna Heights is a transit-oriented development that offers easy access to transportation hubs along bustling Taft Avenue. |
In partnership with UFC Mixes, South Korean actor Kim Seonho’s colorful and flavorful fan meet is drawing closer and we are counting down the days to his much-awaited return, the Seonhohada way!
With his natural charm and scene-stealing performances, anyone who comes across any series he stars in is sure to fall head over heels for the Hallyu star; here are Seonho’s top 5 most <Color+Full> roles that won the hearts of many and should check out before we see him again IRL:
