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Guide to Living, Dining, and Thriving in BGC

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I grew up in the province and had never even heard of Bonifacio Global City (BGC) until November 2023. When people talk about Manila, Makati is the name that usually comes up. I’d heard about places like Xylo, Revel, and Taguig, but I had no idea they were actually part of BGC. When I first arrived here, I was completely lost about where to stay. I ended up feeling confused and a bit let down by the hotels I’d booked. I kept thinking, “Where are all the tall buildings and the luxury everyone talks about?” It turns out, the hotels I picked were actually just outside BGC. The difference between the shiny new buildings in BGC and the run-down houses just a short walk away is pretty striking. So, for the sake of this blog, I’m going to call BGC the new divide. If you’re an expat who’s only been to BGC, you might hear people say you haven’t really experienced the Philippines. That’s because BGC feels so different from the rest of the country. You’ve probably seen those vlogs where foreigner...
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Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide in 2023

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  So you have decided to finally travel to Ho Chi Minh City, the most unbothered city you will ever be in! This city is a melting pot of culture, a deep history that you won't get enough of, and the most seductive city ever. In what ways? Read on to find out. Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is a city like no other. It has one of the best coffee shops in the world which isn't surprising as it is the second-largest producer of coffee in the world. The food, oh yes, the food! Vietnamese food is one of the best dishes I've ever tasted in my entire life! You must taste it yourself to know it's to die for. I hope this travel guide to Ho Chi Minh City can help you plan your trip without throwing away your money. How to apply for an E-Visa Depending on your nationality, you may need an E-visa to enter Vietnam. If so, you wouldn't be allowed to check in to your flight without it. To apply for an E-visa, click here . Make sure you are applying at the correct website b...
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Playground

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5 years later...  I am seated alone, writing my thoughts down after eating a small cup of 'Maui Brownies with gummy bears on top' flavor of Baskin Robbins in Vietnam. This is my first time in this world-famous ice cream shop and it wouldn't have happened if I didn't accidentally break the rear glass of my iPhone 12 Pro Max 256 GB last night. This is me bragging about how far I've come. I am now 30 years old. If you read the first three blog posts I posted on this website, I'm sorry to say I'm not that girl anymore. I'm a rebel now. Kind of. I've done a lot of things that that girl from 5 years ago would have never done. Do you want to hear about it? 5 years ago, I wished to be reckless. To do what I want. But the people pleaser in me knows that will make me unlikeable. But either way, I realized I will never be able to please everyone so fuck it. Travel is an investment in yourself. In December 2018, I internationally traveled solo for the first time...
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An Open Letter to All Broken Souls

Hey! How are you? I hope you’re having a good day. So I’m writing this open letter because I just suddenly think that I should. I am spontaneous like that. And so, I’m out here making clicking noises out of my iPhone to tell you what’s on my mind. No worries. This will not be Hannah-ish from Thirteen Reasons Why. Definitely far from that. This will be just an open letter to all broken souls and may I add, to all crazy minds. Recently, Mental Health Law has been officially signed by the President of the Philippines. Yay! Let’s all howl to the moon. Let’s all show our IDs that we have mental health issues and the benefits we get from it. I’m sorry. I don’t wanna sound sarcastic but.. well, I guess I can’t help it. Nowadays, so many children, teenagers, and popular celebrities committed suicide and it is all because of mental health issues. Apparently, it has become commercially used by all social media, maybe to raise awareness but why do I feel like all these are foes to the real ...
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How Travel Changed My Life

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As you know, not falling in love is an unorthodox behavior. So fall in love, and I did. And I got broken. Broken from trying to pick up the shattered pieces of my heart. Broken dreams, broken vows, broken souls. Ironically, I've never even met this guy in person. He was just a random person on the internet who messaged me on Messenger one day, which turned into video calls. I was hoping he would be my real first boyfriend, but I was wrong. So I traveled. Not like the A-listers but more like the 'yolo-ists'. I started craving adventure. I started seeking my reason. Why am I here? What's my purpose? I wanted to find the answers deep within me. As time goes by, traveling seems to be the answer to these questions. It's like every time I visit a not-so-safe place, my adrenaline rushes to my very core. My synapses vibrate as endorphins and all the happy hormones radiate to my soul. I started testing my limits. Traveled farther and farther every time. More...
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Choco Crumble Sundae

“No two spider webs are the same. This is perfectly fitting for him. He is unique, in every sense of that word. He calls me weird but he, himself is much more 'weirder' than I am (redundant I know but that's exactly the point). He never forgets to thank God for all the blessings that he has received and I was so amazed when he started sending Gms containing Godly messages. I was like, “WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO THIS GUY?”. It was as if he was possessed by Michael, the Archangel. But I need not to tackle this sudden divination because you see, the change is good. It's VERY good. He has always been there for me, maybe not in form but always in substance. He was never a fair-weather friend. He spanks me when I'm wrong and treats me to Jollibee when I'm right. Choco crumble sundae was very delightful, by the way. When I was brokenhearted, he told me-- to look ahead, to stop dwelling in the past, and to keep moving on. I never expected this much support fr...
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