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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What’s Next for Alex Eala After US Open 2026? Singapore Tennis Open and Asian Games Await
Alex Eala’s 2026 US Open journey may be over, but Filipino tennis fans won’t have to wait very long to see her back on court. After a heartbreaking 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 loss…
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Busig-On Festival: The Epic, Street Dancing and Cultural Celebration of Labo, Camarines Norte
There are Philippine festivals built around patron saints, harvests, flowers, local delicacies and historic events. Then there are festivals like Busig-On, where an entire celebration grows out of a story. Held in…
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Banigan-Kawayan Festival: History, Banig Weaving, St. Michael & Basey, Samar Fiesta Guide
There are festivals where the main symbol is something you see only during the celebration. That isn’t the case in Basey, Samar. Here, one of the most important symbols of the festival…
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Megayon Festival: A Celebration of Unity, Culture and Heritage in Zamboanga del Sur
When people think of Philippine festivals, the first images that often come to mind are colorful costumes, pounding drums, street dancing and huge crowds lining the roads. Megayon Festival certainly has all…
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Kakanin Festival: History, Parada ng Kakanin, Our Lady of Aranzazu & San Mateo, Rizal Fiesta Guide
There are Philippine festivals built around flowers, fruits, harvests and religious images. Then there is San Mateo, Rizal, where one of the biggest celebrations of the year puts something much closer to…
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Gilas Pilipinas vs South Korea Rematch Today: Latest Brownlee, Kai Sotto & Asian Games Updates
Gilas Pilipinas has one more chance to get things right before the 2026 Asian Games. After suffering a painful 81–55 loss to South Korea in its first tune-up game, the Philippines returns…
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Alex Eala Falls to Iva Jovic in US Open 2026 Thriller as Historic Run Ends in Third Round
Alex Eala’s memorable run at the 2026 US Open has come to an end — and this one will probably hurt for a while. The Filipina tennis star pushed close friend and…
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How to Send Money to the Philippines From Singapore: Cheapest & Fastest Options
Sending money from Singapore to the Philippines is something thousands of Filipinos do regularly. Maybe you’re sending part of your salary to your parents. Maybe you’re paying tuition for your children back…
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Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic US Open 2026: Time, Arthur Ashe Match, H2H & Latest Update
Alex Eala’s US Open journey is about to get its biggest stage yet. After two impressive straight-set victories in New York, the Filipina tennis star will face good friend and familiar rival…
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How to Send Money to the Philippines From the UK: Cheapest & Fastest Options
Sending money from the UK to the Philippines is easier now than it has ever been. Whether you’re helping your parents with household expenses, paying for a sibling’s tuition, sending money for…
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Bakood Festival: History, Meaning, Musiko, St. Michael the Archangel & Bacoor City Fiesta Guide
You usually hear the Bakood Festival before you really see it. A drumline starts somewhere down the road. Brass instruments answer a few seconds later. Then the sound gets louder until an…
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Karansa Festival: History, Meaning, Street Dancing & Danao City Fiesta Guide
There are festivals you recognize because of a particular saint, flower, fruit or costume. Karansa Festival is a little different. Its identity begins with something much simpler: the happiness of people dancing…
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Padul-ong Festival: History, Meaning, Fluvial Procession, Street Dancing & Borongan City Fiesta Guide
Long before the colorful street dancers take over Borongan City, Padul-ong begins somewhere much quieter. In the early hours of September 7, devotees traditionally gather at Punta Maria, a coastal barangay outside…
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Alex Eala US Open 2026: Schedule, Draw, Next Match, Results & Complete Guide
LATEST UPDATE: Alex Eala Reaches US Open 2026 Third Round After Beating Oleksandra Oliynykova Alex Eala is through to the third round of the 2026 US Open after another impressive straight-set victory.…
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Alex Eala Advances to US Open 2026 Third Round: Beats Oleksandra Oliynykova, Iva Jovic Up Next
Alex Eala is moving on at the 2026 US Open — and once again, she made it look convincing. The Filipina tennis star defeated Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-1, 6-4, on Thursday, September…



















