Malmö and Copenhagen in 3 days – Day 1
Last year’s trip to Göteborg has planted the seed – I have fallen in love with Sweden, and 2022 trips are definitely in the books. For our early summer holidays, we decided to just go to Sweden, where we assumed it will still be a...
February 2022 highlights
I love February. It is no longer as cold as January and we actually have signs of life coming up. For me in particular, my oxalis plants always signal the start of spring as they always sprout in this month. And for sure, this year’s...
Hamis hableány lettem
This essay, which I did for my Hungarian class, is a celebratory post in anticipation of further easing of travel restrictions, which could mean we will be getting more of our old, wanderlusting lives back. It is also a throwback to my carefree, brave, adventurous...
So Budapest lifts COVID restrictions – now what?
It finally happened. On Saturday, the Hungarian government announces that it is lifting the Coronavirus lock down rules effective Monday. The below is from AboutHungary.hu: The rules of easing the lock down that came into effect in the countryside from May 4 will come into...
Barako Kávéház: a taste of the Philippines in Budapest
One of the first things an overseas Filipino misses is the food. It is not a problem if you are in a place full of kabayans, like Dubai or Singapore or Hong Kong. But if you are in a country with a very tiny Filipino...
Starting Over Again
In my last real update in 2016, I finished halfway through the year. Afterwards, the 2nd half hit me like a bullet train and I got caught in the maelstrom of OFW life. Why leave the Philippines at all? I was living a comfortable life...
Budapest debuts new Metro 3 trains
Just this morning, I had the pleasant surprise of riding one of the first 4 new trains on the Metro 3 line of the Budapest subway system. I didn’t even know there were supposed to be new trains. My colleague said it was in the...
Manila is cool!
Manila has always gotten a bad rap in the tourism scene: too much traffic and pollution, too many people, blah blah blah. But as someone who was born and raised in the capital, I always go on the defensive whenever someone maligns Manila (especially if...
UST – Asia’s Oldest University: A video by Travis Kraft
This video shows the inside of the University of Santo Tomas, where I studied from 1993. So much of the school has changed throughout the years, but I love how spacious it has become. This is one place in Manila that I will never get...
The Adventure Bucket List – Philippines
This year, I was able to cross off two items from my Adventure Bucket List: – Stand up paddle (SUP) boarding in Boracay – Mermaid swimming in Boracay – GAAAAAAD! One of the most awesome things I did this year and I will do it...
See you soon, Boracay!
Many people, Filipinos and foreigners alike, have a love-hate relationship with Boracay. We love it for its beauty. We hate it for its crowds. But of course, the love definitely outweighs the hate. The number of people visiting the island is a testament to this....
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