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Studio 925 DIY Silver Weddings Rings Workshop review

For our anniversary date this year, I wanted to do something special – an activity that went beyond just eating, and will involve creating something meaningful for the both of us. As I’ve been researching wedding suppliers over the past Read more…


Canto Baguio Restaurant Honest Review

Love the vibe here! Apparently Canto only recently relocated to this location, and I must say it is a definite upgrade. Look at the beautiful interiors! I really love the eclectic colors and feels of the upper room. Plus, we Read more…


Hotel Casiana Tagaytay Honest Review

For the long weekend, we decided to pop by Tagaytay for a quick family getaway. One new hotel we wanted to check out was Hotel Casiana! They had opened December 2021, and we were keen to see the inside. My Read more…


Your all-in-one guide to a food-filled chill Bacolod vacation – Updated July 2023

My good friend Josh lives in Bacolod and he invited us over for a weekend of chill and food. So, if you want an insider view on what are must do and must eats when you head over to the Read more…


Where to Eat in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh

To be honest, we didn’t do any sightseeing in Da Nang, aside from a daytrip to Ba Na Hills, and same goes for Ho Chi Minh. Instead, we mostly spent our time here eating with friends (my boyfriend has friends Read more…


Ba Na Hills Resort: Best Route to Take to Maximize Time Here

Ba Na Hills was simply beautiful – like a wonderland playground appearing beyond the mist (which is pretty literal actually), because the cable car to get there is soooo long and goes pretty high up that midway through, all you Read more…


What to Expect from My Son Sanctuary: Is it Worth it?

Woke up at 5am to catch My Son early (it’s called sunrise tour but lol the sun was well up by the time we left the hotel). Still, very happy we started early because that meant we avoided the crowds Read more…


Top Things to Eat and Do in Hoi An: Hoi An Food Tour, Ancient Town, Night Market, Central Market

Hoi An used to be an international port, with Chinese and Japanese the main traders in the area, hence why their architecture and food are heavily influenced by both countries. Alas, in the 19th century, the river silted up and Read more…


What to Expect from Hai Van Pass: Is it Worth It?

Another day, another adventure! To get to Hoi An from Hue, you can either use the tunnel highway, which will cut down the journey to ~1-1.5 hours, or you can take the scenic route through the Hai Van Pass. The Read more…