Well, at least, that’s our country’s Department of Tourism’s claim — whatever it is, it’s more fun in the Philippines. The country is faaar from perfect but it definitely has so much to offer its people and guests. Half the time, it’s not just the place tourists rave about but the warmth and sense of […]
One of the topics Kate and I wanted to share for so long is Mc Donald’s! Yayyy! Hahaha. We wanted to compare the two versions of this restaurant: the Chilean and Filipino đ (And this is definitely NOT an excuse to go to Mc Donald’s… not at all). xD So, I will start with the […]
Happy New Year from the Philippines, everyone!!! đ Our country is 11 hours ahead of Chile so we’ll be ushering in 2016 earlier than Caro! I’ll be leaving her behind in 2015 for a few hours.;) Just to share with you, New Year’s Day in the Philippines is traditionally celebrated with the family. Most Filipinos get together with […]
My right hand has been experiencing fatigue the past few days. I get that involuntary twitching when I’m not doing anything. This was probably triggered by my sudden return to practicing calligraphy last weekend. đ That, or I probably have arthritis! Haha, how sad. Anyway, since I can’t draw for now as I need to rest […]
Influenced by the growing art community here in the Philippines, particularly in Manila, I took several workshops this year on calligraphy and watercolor. My best experience to date is my 6-session watercolor class under Valerie Chua (She’s @valeriechuaart on Instagram).  It’s sad that my batch will have our last two sessions with her next week but I’m […]
This post was inspired by Caro‘s previously posted avocado recipe. Â During one of my Whatsapp conversations with her and her husband Renato, they were surprised to find out I eat avocado for dessert (and it’s actually one of my favoritessss!). While avocado is also used in salads and savory dishes here in the Philippines, it’s […]
It’s my turn to recreate Mimi, my fellow distance-doodler Carolina’s original cartoon character. đ Haha, I think I unconsciously made the head bigger just like my character K’s. (Sorry, Caro!) Unlike my dear friend, I’m still not used to watercolor. Haha. And I haven’t really invested in a good set. The ones I have are […]
Pinoy is an adjective, informal term relating to the Philippines or the Filipinos. Palaman refers to filling. Here in the Philippines, people can get really creative with their palaman choices. Sandwich spreads are not limited to cheese, peanut butter, and the like. Some may actually find it weird but pasta, ice cream, and even baking […]
Here in the Philippines, the moment you see a sudden increase of ice cream commercials on TV, you’ll realize it’s officially summer! đ Aside from hitting the lovely beaches in the country, Â eating cold desserts is something to look forward to (at least for me. Hihihi). One of the most popular local cold desserts […]
A country’s national anthem says a lot about its history and heritage. This is the reason Caro and I want to share with you our countries’ national anthems. đ Here’s the Philippine national anthem entitled Lupang Hinirang (Chosen Land) with Spanish, English, and Filipino versions. đ