Make a list and check it twice. Here are a few good reasons you’ve probably used to justify staying home on one of our many long weekends rather than going out to get some much needed R&R with the family: Traffic Budget Your creature comforts Packing Traffic Traffic Traffic We totally get it. What’s the […]
LIVING OR WORKING IN A HIGH-RISE BUILDING CAN BE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH DID YOU KNOW Supermodels and professionals athletes like skiers climb stairs as part of their rigorous routine to tone and strengthen their legs.
Trust us, it’s not just the caffeine that keeps you coming back. Ever wondered why people love hanging out at cafes? Why people are willing to spend more than a hundred Pesos to get their daily dose of caffeine? Or why coffee shops dot almost every corner of the metro? Here are the facts: Coffee […]
The Philippines has 365 days of fun under the sun. So why just vacation when you can retire here? If you’re a foreigner or former Filipino national, here are the four magic letters you need to know: SRRV.
Try this omm-some workout! The alarm goes off. You hit the snooze button. Somewhere between the ray of sunshine crawling up your skin and the alarm going off again, you open your groggy eyes and start prioritizing: Pee But check Facebook first. Now pee. Go back to sleep. NO! Open your eyes. Check email. Get […]
When feeling blue is good for your soul Remember the infamous aerial photo of Pasig City taken by reporter Daphne Oseña Paez in 2015? Some people suggested the massive sprawl of tightly packed houses was photoshopped to look extremely dense. But the photo was real and quickly went viral – you couldn’t swing a dead […]
Because good food comes to those willing to wait It’s raining hard. You’re in Metro Manila so it’s probably best to avoid the streets. But you’re also hungry and not in the mood to cook. You’ve run out of pancit canton and there’s nothing in the fridge except condiments and stale leftovers. But you do […]
Pet parents, unite! Some dogs are like family. They sleep in our beds, eat when we eat, and play with us endlessly. So it’s wonderful and handy when establishments and services make themselves pet-friendly. Like Grab and Uber drivers who sometimes let you bring pets when you ride. Or places like Century City Mall which […]
Spin your way into a more relaxed state. Ah, the fidget spinner. Pointless toy or most significant invention since the wheel? OK, that’s obviously hyperbole. And we can’t exactly say it’s pointless since thousands of people have a fidget spinner and seem to enjoy it. So what do fidget spinners do? Should you buy one? […]
Smart post-wedding/pre-honeymoon staycation ideas Most weddings are incredible, unforgettable experiences. Not only did you just blow your entire life-savings on a gown, rings, and some cake, but you also married someone you deeply love, to have and to hold, through sickness and riches, for poorer and healthier… wait, that’s not right. It’s OK, we’re just […]
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