All roads led to Pyeongchang in February of 2018. It was the Winter Olympics, after all! But before the world knew of Pyeongchang, the Alpensia Resort was already catering to local and foreign tourists while gearing itself to accommodate the thousands that came from all over to witness last year’s Winter Olympics. Alpensia was created… Read More Experience the Alps of Asia in Alpensia
(published in the October 2018 print edition of Groove Magazine) The Philippines is known for its white sand beaches, tranquil, blue waters and a scattered paradise of green islands. As an archipelago with 7, 641 islands, paradise is almost everywhere. So, it is not surprising when people from all over the world know it for the… Read More Taal: Heritage Town in the Philippines
(published in the September 2018 print issue of Groove Magazine) One could argue it’s Spring, but for me, Autumn is easily the loveliest season! Its cool breeze is perfected by the earthy hues of leaves leaping and soaring from shrubs and trees of all shapes and sizes. When the sun illuminates the yellows, oranges, and… Read More Easy Hikes in Autumn
The national costume of the Philippines are the barong tagalog for men and baro’t saya for women. I’ve always wanted to wear our Philippine dress the way Koreans proudly wear their Hanbok during every occasion they could possibly find a reason to wear it. I’m more inclined to get the more wearable and casual kimona which originated from the Visayas. The kimona, like the Mestiza and… Read More My Hablon “Patadyong”: Himu sa Miag-ao (Made in Miag-ao)
My 1-month summer stay in Cabanatuan made me miss my Monday morning routine at the public market. I never thought I was going to enjoy it. I did and I loved it! Big thanks to Ate Dolor and Kuya Ariel who made my palengke mornings memorable! I was surprised and amazed that you can actually get… Read More Shop Local at the Wet Markets
Our family trip to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar was a trip down history lane through the stories of each heritage house. Las Casas is located in Bagac, Bataan, a sleepy town now absorbing touristy energy because of this heritage resort. Death March It was on April 9, 1942 when the commander of the Luzon Force,… Read More Bataan Death March Marker
(published in the July-August 2018 printed edition of Groove Magazine) The Haeundae Beach may be the most famous beach in all of South Korea. So, it’s not a surprise when everyone takes the train to Busan on hot, summer days to frolic in the shoreline of Haeundae. For those who ran out of tickets for… Read More Beaches and More at Haeundae for your Summer Escapade
I wrote about the Terminal 1 of the Incheon International Airport early this year and what you can do and see there. Terminal 1 offers a mix of cultural and leisure entertainment. But I wrote that with the excitement of eventually using the then newly-opened Terminal 2. I eventually did… just last month when I flew… Read More What to Expect at the Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport
(also published in Korea.net: Enjoy the Summer in Nanji) Seoul is as metropolitan as it gets. The city is teeming with people who don’t seem to sleep. Seoulites have the latest gadgets with capabilities covered by the latest technological breakthrough. But for all its technological advancements, the physical landscape is gifted and has been retained… Read More Enjoying the Nanji Camping Ground
The upcoming Jeongdong Culture Night (정동 야행) this weekend (May 11-12, 2018) had inspired me to walk the streets of Jeongdong earlier this week before the place will be filled with festive people bent on enjoying the days and nights of Jeong-dong culture. I was delighted to have my husband in this walk since Monday, May… Read More Jeongdong-gil Walking Tour