[The World in a Nutshell] WanderTales: Stories of adventures and misadventures
April 19, 2023
It’s Central Vietnam time! I’ve been to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh several times (North and South respectively), but never Central Vietnam, so I was feeling pretty psyched! First, let me walk you guys through the details of this 8 Read more…
March 9, 2023
For awhile, I kept seeing Luljetta’s Hanging Garden and Spa on my FB feed and ads. I love spa experiences so I was pretty intrigued, and the photos were all so pretty. So when my family decided to do a Read more…
Sandbox Pampanga is an adventure spot perfect for those adrenaline junkies. The best part? It’s simply a ~1-1.5 hour drive from Manila so it’s perfect accessible to everyone. Despite not being very well-marketed, Sandbox actually has a ton of activities Read more…
February 8, 2023
As I plan for my wedding, the biggest and most crucial supplier is clearly the caterer. If there’s one thing guests unanimously agree is important, it would be the food. So, I really do want to make sure we serve Read more…
January 30, 2023
Last Christmas, we wanted to go out-of-town for a quick overnight trip. This was literally decided on Christmas day though, so everywhere was pretty much fully booked already. Thankfully, my sister saw The Apiary and they still had a big Read more…
January 27, 2023
As I was starting to prepare for my tinghun, I always felt a little bit lost on what exactly I needed to prepare. I thought this was pretty ironic actually because my whole family had a tinghun – from my Read more…
Okay! You’re having a tinghun, and you want to save. That means, you need to DIY most things. Fret not – this blog will guide you with a detailed list of things to buy and where to buy them (or Read more…
Tinghun is a Filipino-Chinese tradition similar to the pamamanhikan of the Filipinos. It’s essentially meant to be a joyous meeting of the bride and groom’s families to signal their full approval of the couple’s union. This tradition first started in Read more…
January 26, 2023
Needed to diet for my tinghun, but clearly there is a lack of self discipline over here 🙈 Also lesson learned, don’t hold events right after Christmas…. Diets just don’t work then 😅 Super grateful for thoughtful friends, who sponsored Read more…