Alternative Store @ Haji Lane Kampong Glam; Singapore

I've always been a hippie and a free spirit at heart. And I've always loved the ethnic-inspired and artisanal lifestyle. So when I found out about a shop in Haji Lane, I just had to go check it out. And ever since that first visit, I've become a raving fan!

This is the Alternative Store!

Puto ni Papa (The Best Puto in Town) [Salted Egg]

I had gone to the Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm to attend the Social Business Summit (last January 22, 2017) and after looking through all the booths and social enterprises selling their products, Puto ni Papa was one of those social enterprises that stood out from the rest and impressed me the most!

Nawa: T'boli Bangles (for a Good Cause)

I am a massive fan of indigenous art and culture (trinkets, jewelry and accessories included). So when I saw a post on Facebook that celebrated T'boli art through a simple brass bangle, I knew I just had to get my hands on one!

Giuseppe Pizzeria & Sicilian Roast @ Tawala Panglao Bohol; Philippines

When you think Bohol, Italian food is probably the last thing that comes to mind. But one of the best Italian restaurants I've tried (in the Philippines) is located at the first floor of a white low rise building in Tawala Panglao, Bohol.