Philippines

When Help Crosses Oceans: Balamban’s Quiet Battle After Typhoon Tino

There are times in our lives when distance becomes painfully loud — when the places we…
The Philippines: A Land Too Beautiful to Be Betrayed

There are places in the world that dazzle with skyscrapers and glittering lights, and there are…
Watching the News, Watching My Country

Tonight, I plan to continue watching the delayed telecast of the news about the Philippines. I…
BROTHER’S GRADUATION DAY 2025

Friday was no ordinary day. The coliseum roared with applause and pride as the 117th Commencement…
Gatwick & Chill (Kind Of)

We arrived at Gatwick Airport just past 10 in the morning—early enough to sidestep the chaos…
The Journey Begins in a Nando’s Toilet Stall

It’s a funny place to begin a travel journal—inside a toilet stall at a Nando’s, halfway…
Don’t sweep the floor..

Superstitions, Grief, and the Fear of What Comes Next During Hans’ wake, something small happened that…
JAN-APRIL 2025 RECAP- TRAVEL WITH MUM

Love, Loss & Little Wins: Month Five on Replay Some seasons feel like lifetimes. And these…
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…
BATCH UK-NNIVERSARY: YEAR 2021

Let’s just start with the obvious—Calvin is the cutest. That’s non-negotiable. No debate. Just fact. 🐾…
July Anjventure: Swansea

Hello dear readers! First off, I owe you a little apology for my online silence. Life…
HELLO UNITED KINGDOM!

“Bless the Lord, oh my soul… oh my soul.”These words from 10,000 Reasons have carried me…
JULY & AUG 2019- MONTHLY RECAP

When the Soul Goes Quiet (But the Story Still Unfolds) Hello, Anjventuristas. I know—it’s been a…
Jaguar’s Little Lick: A Story of Sorbetes, Homesickness, and Puppy Eyes

This afternoon arrived with that strange ache in my chest—the kind that creeps in when you…
Things I love in Taguig and Makati

There are a plethora of reasons to go strolling around the cities that pulse with ambition…
Dumaguete, Philippines

Welcome to Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental — a place where time seems to…
The Ranch Resort (Bato, Toledo City)

Welcome to Toledo City, a place known not just for its rich copper mines, but also…
Rest at the West!

originally posted last 2017 My friends and I rarely see each other, but when we do,…
Osmeña Peak: Where the Sky Feels Close

After months of back-to-back toxic shifts and pure exhaustion, I knew I needed something:Fresh air. Peace.…
Southbound & Sun-Kissed: Cebu Adventures

There’s something magical about traveling within your own island—when you don’t need a passport or boarding…
Summer Time: Where to stay in Moalboal?

There’s something about returning to places that feel untouched by noise—by traffic, deadlines, and the white…
Hello.

Hello, world! 🌍 Welcome to my little corner of the internet—a space where I can begin…