AJ Gabriel

Sunday Slow Diary: Week One – A Gentle Beginning

There’s something I’ve been meaning to do for a long time now—something quiet, something personal. Not…
Britain, Through Her Eyes

A Photo Book for Mama I’ve always believed that the most meaningful souvenirs in life aren’t…
MAY 2025 RECAP- OVERWHELMING

If you were to ask me how I’ve really been lately, I might offer a polite…
Aberystwyth with Mama

They say time flies when you’re having fun—but when you’re traveling with your mother, time doesn’t…
JAN-APRIL 2025 RECAP- TRAVEL WITH MUM

Love, Loss & Little Wins: Month Five on Replay Some seasons feel like lifetimes. And these…
A Filipino Mama in the UK

When my mom landed at Gatwick last December, fresh from a long-haul flight and still clutching…
The Other Side of the Dream: My First Book Is Out in the World

Six days ago, I published something I never thought I’d be brave enough to release: my…
Exploring London: Five Years of Adventure

For the past five years, London has quietly become more than just a destination for me—it’s…
Chickenjoy Chronicles: Liverpool Edition

Liverpool, a vibrant city in northwest England, has become a frequent destination for me, primarily because…
Exploring Bridgnorth: A Day in a Historic English Town

Recently, I had the chance to wander through the quiet charm of Bridgnorth, a historic market…
A Day in Oxford: Museum, Pastries, and Bookshops

Recently, my partner and I spent a slow, beautiful day in Oxford—a city woven with history,…
IT’S OKAY TO LET GO

Autumn is Here: My Favourite Season in England There’s a certain hush that comes with autumn,…
OCT 2024 RECAP: ILR & MILLIE

Hello, lovely readers. It’s been a little while, hasn’t it? Life has moved in that steady,…
Coventry to Llandudno: A Birthday Story

A Birthday Travelogue As I sit here, tracing memories with my words, I’m wrapped in quiet…
JULY 2024 RECAP- HAWAIIAN PARTY

Last Sunday’s Hawaiian party wasn’t just a themed gathering—it felt like a gentle exhale. In the…
FEB-MAY 2024 RECAP: A Journey of Rediscovery

It’s been four months since I last wrote here. And to be honest, I stared at…
Hello 2024!

There’s something sacred about beginnings. Not because they erase what came before, but because they remind…
NOV-DEC 2023 RECAP

— A Year-End Reflection by AJ Gabriel When I look back on 2023, I don’t see…
October Skies

Rainy afternoons arrive like quiet lullabies—inviting us to retreat into pages,to lose ourselves in stories or…
AUG-OCT 2023 RECAP

I’ve always believed that life is less of a straight path and more of a winding…
July Anjventure: LAKE DISTRICT (DAY 1 & DAY 2)

Welcome to my latest blog post, where I will be taking you on an unforgettable journey…
33rd birthday- GRATITUDE

This year, as the calendar quietly turned and I found myself marking another birthday, I didn’t…
PHILIPPINES, FINALLY!

That first visit back to the Philippines after working abroad felt like stepping into a dream…
BATCH UKNNIVERSARY- 2022

I’ve found my people. Three years ago, I packed not just a suitcase, but a vision.…
Autumn 2022-OPPORTUNITIES

Autumn is here now, and as always, it brings me back to center. Of all the…