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Miagao food trip at Balay Namm’ Seafood & Grill
One of the things that make me feel happier this year is that I am now able to travel ~again~ outside Manila after, what, two, three years. So when I and my work friends finally booked an out-of-Luzon trip, I was suuupppeeeer excited. And of course, the more food we try, the more we feel happy. Good thing the first meal we had in Iloilo was very, very good, it satisfied my tummy right away. So yep, if you visit Iloilo make sure to try Balay Namm’ Seafood and Grill in Miagao. Balay Namm’ Seafood and Grill is a popular restaurant located in Miagao, known for its seafood and grilled…
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Palpitate Coffee, Taytay, Rizal
So we went to Taytay tiangge to get some summer dresses for myself and my kid. It was a sunny, not-so-crowded day but I really felt ~incomplete~ when I can’t get my coffee. Lol. There was a small coffee shop within the area, but they didn’t have vacant seats when we got there so we looked for other options online. Then tada! We discovered a branch of Palpitate Coffee 6k away. <3 Palpitate Coffee is a must-visit for coffee enthusiasts or, we can say, also for people who are looking for “aesthetic”, Instragrammable coffee shops near the metro. I’ve been seeing this throughout social media since forevs, and it’s just…
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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
Title: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes #5) Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Genre: Classic, Mystery, Crime, Thriller My Review Rating: ★★★★ Goodreads Description: In this, one of the most famous of Doyle’s mysteries, the tale of an ancient curse and a savage ghostly hound comes frighteningly to life. The gray towers of Baskerville Hall and the wild open country of Dartmoor will haunt the reader as Holmes and Watson seek to unravel the many secrets of the misty English bogs. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus…
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My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
I haven’t shared it here and probably mentioned it few times in my blog, but I didn’t like Lolita. There’s just something in it that I cannot (or do not) accept or understand. My Dark Vanessa is compared to it a lot though. And I loved this book. Title: My Dark Vanessa Author: Kate Elizabeth Russell Genre: Contemporary, Adult, Thriller My Review Rating: ★★★★ Goodreads Description:Exploring the psychological dynamics of the relationship between a precocious yet naïve teenage girl and her magnetic and manipulative teacher, a brilliant, all-consuming read that marks the explosive debut of an extraordinary new writer. Alternating between Vanessa’s present and her past, My Dark Vanessa juxtaposes memory and trauma with the breathless…
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5 dishes to try at Mitsuyado Ramen Shokudo
Going out for a dinner with friends is never boring. But is it just us, having to talk about a barkada outing over a meal? While strolling through Japan Town in Glorietta, Makati, we stumbled upon an unfamiliar ramen restaurant and we all knew we gotta try it. While we plan for a relaxed itinerary for a summer getaway, here are the dishes that made us even more excited to go out and explore more cuisines. Mitsuyado Ramen is a Japanese restaurant located in Makati, Philippines that specializes in serving delicious bowls of ramen and other Japanese dishes. The restaurant has a cozy, nice, and inviting atmosphere, with traditional Japanese…
