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A Quick Dental Detour, Overnight Manila & All the Good Eats
April 13–14 Mondays are usually my dentist day, and this one started on a surprisingly good note, my adjustment took all of 15 minutes. A… READ MORE
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48 Hours in Manila: Braces, Onsen, and a Spin Class That Humbled Me
What started as a Monday dental errand turned into the most restorative and humbling 48 hours I’ve had in a while. Written from Batangas · … READ MORE
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Food Crawl at Karrivin, Makati: When One Meal Wows and Another Overhypes
One bowl of ramen that completely overdelivered. One dessert that overhyped itself. Here’s what really happened at Karrivin, Makati. Getting a reservation at Azukitoyo felt… READ MORE
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I Used to Wish My Parents Were My Friends
What I wanted from my parents at 16 is exactly what I’m grateful they never gave me. At ten, I watched my friends play Pogs,… READ MORE
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