Mayon Volcano @ Albay Province, Bicol; Philippines

Mayon Volcano, which is known for being a "perfect cone" (because of its symmetrical conial shape) is an active volcano in the Albay province in the Bicol region of the Philippines.

Angat Dam @ Barangay San Lorenzo, Norzagaray, Bulcan; Philippines

Need a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, but don't want to travel too far to get to a scenery of green hugged by the mountains? Since La Mesa Watershed tends to attracts a crowd,  Angat Dam and the Angat Eco Park may just be the place for you to go.

Balete Pass @ Cagayan Valley Road [Pan-Philippine Highway (Maharlika Highway)]; Nueva Ecija-Nuvea Vizcaya; Philippines

Balete Pass is this zigzag road which connects the province of Nueva Ecija to Nuvea Vizcaya. It was also a site of bloody conflict during the Japanese War in the Philippines.

Maria Cristina (Water) Falls @ Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Mindanao; Philippines

Maria Cristina Falls is famous for being the second highest waterfall in the Philippines (about 98 metres high and has a 320-metre drop). And on a work trip to Mindanao, I was lucky enough to have time to take a side trip to the falls.

Rizal Shrine @ Barangay Casat, Bayombong, Nueva Vizacaya; Philippines

You probably wouldn't think that there would be a shrine to Jose Rizal in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; much less think that it was built by a foreigner who looked up to Jose Rizal (and the other heroes in Philippine history). But guess what.?! There is such a shrine in Bayombong!!!!

Visita Iglesia (Seven Churches Visitation); Holy Week 2019

Visita Iglesia is one of the staples during Holy Week. And with my family being Catholic, we do it every Holy Thursday. I tag along every year, as I have always have, even if I am Buddhist.

Red Seal Baking Soda 100g Paraben Free Herbal & Mineral Toothpaste

I have to admit that making my own all natural toothpaste is taxing and sometimes I just don't have the time to make it, especially with my schedule nowadays (I still try). So I was happy when I found and all natural, paraben free toothpaste at a shop called: "Ultra Super Green" along Katipunan Avenue!!!!

Nokia 3310 (2G; Dark Blue)

Yup I just had to get one for myself!

How To Eat A Xiao Long Bao

Ever since  restaurants like Din Tai Fung, Tim Ho Wan and Crystal Jade set up shop in Manila, the Xiao Long Bao has become one of the most popular dimsums people like to get.

Homemade All-natural Mouthwash

Another D.I.Y. recipe I recently "experimented" on was on making my own homemade all-natural mouthwash. And this one is another success!

Between the Lines @ BGC Taguig City; Philippines

This is one mural that no one can miss seeing. It's one of the more massive ones and spans the almost the entire width of a building wall in BGC.

Simoy Ng Haraya (Hele)

I hate it when the car smells like "stale" hot air, and living in a very tropical country this happens very often.

Simoy Ng Haraya (Trono)

Ever had the need to go to the toilet, but when you get there, well let's just say (not to over exaggerate) VERY VERY VERY AWFUL smell.? Well there's a handy dandy Poop Drop that will fix that stench!

What We Pretend To Be (The Boy & The Tiger) @ BGC Taguig City; Philippines

This is another one of those murals in the BGC area that I absolutely love!

Iconic Statement Socks (Limited Edition UAAP; U.P. Fighting Maroons)

Iconic Statement Socks just came out with their limited edition UAAP socks! And Of course I grabbed a pair that showcased my Uni!

A Game of Trolls (A Martial Law Musical for Millennials)

I was able to score 2 tickets to watch A Game of Trolls, last September 24, 2017.

Ang Pagbabalik Lupa @ U.P. Diliman Quezon City; Philippines

This is one of my favourite art installations (out of the newer ones) in U.P. Diliman.

Untitled (The Girl & The Moon [?]) @ BGC Taguig City; Philippines

Tucked away on one side of the Globe Tower is yet another mural I like.

Spoliarium by Juan Luna (1884) @ The National Museum; Philippines

Every Filipino knows of this painting, it's been on the wall of the National Museum for years and has greeted many visitors. It's a masterpiece by Juan Luna, a well known Filipino artist (and for me a national and personal hero).

Magsasaka @ BGC Taguig City; Philippines

I've seen this mural very often going and coming from my office. And it instantly became one of my favourite murals in the BGC area.