A few friends and I ended the month of June with something new, at least for me it was something new. We borrowed a few mountain bikes, drove all the way to Foressa Mountain Town, and went cycling around the Foressa Trails. I’ve never done any real off road mountain biking. It was hot, the trails were challenging,…
When people learn that I commute via bicycle, the same questions pop up. “Dili ba kuyaw? (Isn’t it scary?)” A little bit, there is no shortage of dash cam accidents that happen all over Cebu on the internet. “Dili ba init? (Isn’t it hot?)” This is the Philippines, so yes. “Dili ba abug? (Isn’t it…
The practice of yoga is on the rise according to an article published in Harvard Health Publishing in 2016. While this article was based on a study in the US, it may be applicable to the Philippines too. When I first heard of yoga in 2011, there wasn’t even a studio in Cebu yet, and the…
When I turned 18, I was finally legally allowed to drive. This was a big deal. I pictured driving everywhere, no more jeepney rides carrying guitars to jamming studios, no more waiting for parents to pick us up, no more worrying how to get from A to B. Just drive! But first, I needed to…
Before anything else, let me tell you beforehand: things are about to get ugly. Cebu is our beloved home; it’s got the most beautiful beaches, the tastiest lechon and the crunchiest ngohiong. Our cultural foundation is rock-solid. We get that. There’s no denying that we’re an island of natural beauty and beautiful people. But like any other…
Exactly one year ago, August 2016, I wrote about buying a bicycle. Here’s what I wrote and an update to follow. A thought occurred to me in the middle of a one hour six kilometer ride from Mandaue to Lahug, “If I had a bicycle, this would be so much easier.” Like many thoughts, this…
When was the last time you had a real vacation? I say real because with the internet, it’s very possible to continue working even in a secluded beach in the middle of nowhere. I struggle with this. Whenever we go out to relax, I usually find time to check email, respond to a few inquiries,…
I just got back from cruising the Baltic Sea with the fambam. It was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had. So many new things to see, new experiences to cherish, and the best part of all, I got to spend it with the people that matter most to me. It was the best…
The Best Ballet Duo In The Philippines After getting tricked to join ballet by their mother, Carissa and Candice Adea started learning at a very young age. Their motivations for ballet changed over the years. What started as an outlet for play and meeting friends became a big part of their lives where they found…
Co-working has become more popular in Cebu. A few years ago, I used to work in Cebu’s first co-working space, Location 63, which was owned by Chris Ducker, an international blogger and entrepreneur. Back then, the term co-working was such an alien term. As someone who has worked with different foreign start-ups, the importance of…
