It takes a plane, a bus, and a boat.

To get to this island from Manila, you take a plane to Kalibo, a bus through the town, and, finally, a boat. Our plane was (aggravatingly) delayed, so by the time we got off the plane, it was already nighttime.   But Boracay does have a lively nightlife. Visit the WAVE, get a mango cocktail, … More It takes a plane, a bus, and a boat.

The Empire State

When you think of New York, you’re probably picturing sky-rise buildings, yellow cabs, rude people rushing everywhere, crowded subways, etc. etc. Sure, we have all those things, but that’s only a tiny part of what makes up this empire state. Heck, Manhattan is just a small island, after all. What I love about my home … More The Empire State

My First Time

After working for two months at a vegan restaurant in lower Manhattan, I had finally saved up enough money to book a plane ticket to Manila, Philippines. It had been something that I had been dreaming of since I could remember: tales from my parents of their homeland planted a growing need inside of me … More My First Time