It was so cold in Chiang Mai early that morning. Okay, maybe “so cold” is an exaggeration if you’re coming from a country with actual winter. Haha. But as someone from the…
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Bangkok to Chiang Mai by VIP Bus: My Comfortable Overnight Journey (The Weekly #5)
After exploring Bangkok for four days, it was time for me to go on an adventure in Chiang Mai, located in Northern Thailand. I had several options for travelling from Bangkok to…
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Spending My Last Hours in Bangkok at IconSiam (The Weekly #4)
It was finally my time to go to Chiang Mai. I was excited about it, but I still had a lot of time left in Bangkok that morning. Actually, I still had…
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Eating Like a Local at Huai Khwang Night Market, Bangkok (The Weekly #3)
Being a traveler has its perks. One of the best is meeting people along the way. One of those travel friends was Glen. I met him back in 2016 when I joined…
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Trying Mark Wiens’ Famous Pad Kaprao at Phed Mark, Bangkok (The Weekly #2, Thailand Series)
I had a good sleep and woke up at around 9 PM. Of course, I was hungry. I stepped out of the hostel and explored the city at night. Just a few…
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My First Morning in Bangkok: Immigration Nerves, Airport Soup, and City Walk (The Weekly #1)
Just like many Cebu Pacific promo flights to Bangkok, my flight schedule was way too early in the morning. Since I’m from Cavite, I had to make sure public transportation was still…
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The Weekly Blog Project Begins
Blogging has really changed over the years. Now that short videos have taken over the internet, written content like personal blogs has slowly gone down the drain. Personal blogging simply doesn’t get…
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Sinu-og Estokada Festival: History, Meaning, Street Dancing & the St. Michael Tradition of Jagna, Bohol
Bohol has no shortage of colorful festivals, but travel to the municipality of Jagna toward the end of September and you’ll encounter a celebration that feels a little different. There are the…
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Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival: Masbate City’s Dance of the Birds, Sea and Community
Some festivals are built around harvests. Others celebrate saints, flowers, local food or an important event in a town’s history. In Masbate City, one of its most distinctive cultural celebrations was inspired…
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Angel Festival in San Rafael, Bulacan: A Celebration of Faith, Angels and Community
There are festivals in the Philippines known for giant masks, colorful flowers, elaborate costumes or energetic street dancing. Then there is the Angel Festival of San Rafael, Bulacan. Imagine an entire street…
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OWWA Scholarship: EDSP, ODSP & CMWSP Complete Guide
Having a parent working abroad can open certain scholarship opportunities for students in the Philippines, and among the most important programs to know are the scholarships offered through the Overseas Workers Welfare…
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Lawag Festival in Laoang, Northern Samar: History, Meaning, Street Dancing & Complete Guide
Some Philippine festivals celebrate a harvest. Others revolve around a local product, a religious devotion or an important moment in history. Lawag Festival in Laoang, Northern Samar is a little different because…
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Jollibee Menu 2026: Complete Menu, Updated Prices & Bestsellers
Craving Chickenjoy, Jolly Spaghetti, Yumburger, or maybe a Peach Mango Pie? Whether you’re planning a quick lunch, ordering food for the family, or simply checking how much your favorite Jollibee meal costs…
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Pangalipay Festival: Celebrating Faith, Cuyonon Culture and Merrymaking in Magsaysay, Palawan
Palawan is usually associated with beaches, limestone cliffs and island-hopping. But travel farther away from the province’s famous tourist destinations and you’ll find another side of Palawan—one shaped by old island communities,…
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Alex Eala Asian Games 2026: Schedule, Events, Draw & Latest Updates
Alex Eala is heading back to the Asian Games. But this time, things are very different. When Eala competed at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, she was already one…
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Dalit Festival in Tangub City: A Celebration of Faith, Thanksgiving and Culture
If there is one thing Philippine festivals do really well, it is turning a simple act of thanksgiving into an entire community celebration. That is exactly what happens in Tangub City, Misamis…
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Alex Eala Singapore Tennis Open 2026: Schedule, Seed, Draw, Philippine Time & Latest Updates
Alex Eala is heading back to Singapore, but things are very different this time around. When the Filipina played at the Singapore Tennis Open in 2025, she was still trying to fight…
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LET September 2026: What to Bring, Room Assignments, Dress Code & Important Exam Day Reminders
The September 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers is almost here. At this point, if you’re one of the thousands preparing to take the LET—or officially the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers…
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Team Philippines Asian Games 2026 Schedule: Complete Philippine Time Guide, Dates & Events to Watch
Following Team Philippines at the Asian Games can get complicated very quickly. One moment, you’re watching football. A few hours later, there’s basketball. Then swimming, gymnastics, boxing, weightlifting, athletics, jiu-jitsu, tennis, esports…
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Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Philippine Time: Date, Start Time & Where to Watch
The Asian Games 2026 officially begins with its much-awaited opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, bringing together athletes from across Asia for one of the biggest sporting events of the year. And if…
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Jing Jai Market Chiang Mai: Complete Guide to the Weekend Farmers & Craft Market
Chiang Mai has no shortage of markets. There are night markets, street-food markets, walking streets, souvenir markets, and local neighborhood markets. But if you’re looking for something a little more relaxed—somewhere you…
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November 1 & 2, 2026 Holiday in the Philippines: Undas Guide, Long Weekend, Pay Rules & Travel Tips
Undas is one of those occasions in the Philippines when almost everyone seems to be going somewhere. Some families travel back to their hometowns. Others spend the day at cemeteries visiting parents,…



















