Sand and Stars Beach Resort: A Place for Non-Surfers

Baler, Aurora is also known as one of the best surfing spots in the Philippines. But what if you are non-surfers like us? Can you still enjoy it's beach? 

The answer is a big fat "YES". If you are looking for a place to chill and just feel the sun, the sand and the stars we found the right place for you.

Korean Temple in Silang Cavite

If you are like me who always dream of going to Korea but do not have the budget or time yet? Well this place is the answer to all your prayers. Surreal, the place gives the Korean vibe and feels.

[Review] Tim Ho Wan

When your food choice is always Korean or Japanese food why not try something new for a change. Me and a friend tried this Chinese restaurant called Tim Ho Wan. 

Tim Ho Wan is the most affordable Michelin star rated restaurant originated from Hong Kong and already has its growing branch in the Philippines. If you are craving for dimsums this is the perfect place for you.

[Review] A - Won Korean Restaurant

Back in search for a new korean resto in South we found A-Won Korean restaurant.

[Review] Skin Genie

I am glad that I found this local brand of organic cosmetics and skin care. I am a fan of anything organic when it comes to skin care. Reason behind is that I have a sensitive skin. So this local brand that I want to introduce is Skin Genie. And yes, their line of skin care is made of natural organic ingredients which is good for all skin types.

[Review] Kenshin Japanese Restaurant

Trying out this Japanese restaurant in the South. Kenshin Japanese Restaurant is gaining popularity due to its good reviews from customers. Here is my review about our recent visit to this place.

[Review]: The Witches Brew Diners

Your letter has arrived and scheduled to board the Hogwarts expresss. Pack your things and be prepared to be transported to the magical world of Harry Potter.

Themed Cafe: Pups and Cups

Themed Cafe's is common this days it could be an animal themed cafe, from books and famous series or anything that is IG worthy. Anything that will pick the interest of the netizens.

For anyone who loves wet nose kisses and wiggly tails, you can find a fur friend in this dog cafe.

How to sheet mask–the right way

Sheet masks provide some of the rewards of a spa facial right at home. It is a nice and easy way to treat your skin to all kinds of essences and vitamins that will intensely hydrate, brighten, and even reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Sheet masks are now becoming a skin care staple around the globe.

StyleGenie PH: Fashion in a Box

StyleGenie is the first ever styling & clothing subscription box in the Philippines. It is founded by five fashion-forward, innovative women who are passionate in bringing fashion closer to the modern Filipina. It introduces a new way of shopping online clothes, making it easier for the people who do not have time to go shopping. You only do not get up to date clothes around the globe but also get styled by experienced stylists who dress up your favorite celebrities and icons.

[REVIEW] Jin Joo Korean Grill

What attracts me to this Korean restaurant is their Cheese Dung Galbi. Most of the Korean drama's I've watched has this food where they dip chicken or meat in cheese. So when I found out that this restaurant is serving the food I am craving for this is already listed in my to go to list.

Step in Style

I always want to look good everyday but there are days that I am too lazy to dress up. There are times that when I look into my closet I always end up wearing the same outfit every time. Before, my style is just jeans and tees, now I want to show my creativity and my personality thru my outfits. I want to level up my daily look and style so when I stumble upon a post about Personal Styling workshop I did make sure to get a reserved seat on it.

[REVIEW] How to pronounce LLAOLLAO

If this is the first time you've seen this froyo store how do you say it's name? (no cheating, please do not google. Just do it for the sake of FUN)

[Review]: Bon AppeTEA

If you are looking for a new place to hangout around Dasma Bon ApppeTEA is just the place for you. It recently opened it's first branch in the busy streets of Dasmariñas. This place is owned by Ms. Arny Ross and Mr. Franklin Banogon.

Bon AppeTEA came from a words combining “bon appetite” which means “good appetite”, and its main product –  the Milk TEA.

Check out my review about the place.

COSRX Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask

I don't remember the last time I use moisturizer on my face. Since I have oily acne prone skin I avoided moisturizer products as I believed that those products will make the skin more oily or it is only for people with dry skin. But I understand it wrong so if you have the same problem as mine I have some good news.

COSRX Make Me Lovely Cushion Review

I've never write about makeup before so it is my first to review about cosmetics. I've heard and seen about COSRX in most Korean makeup vlog from Sokoglam and Joan Kim.

COSRX brand is making its noise in the korean makeup scene and have positive reviews from the makeup vloggers community from Korea and abroad.

Pagbilao, Quezon Escapade

Before the summer ends me and my friends went to Pagbilao, Quezon. We finally got the chance to color our summer getaway drawings. 

Our colorful summer starts on a roadtrip. While they spent the whole drive talking I fell asleep. My friend brought they car so I cannot tell you directions to get there. (Sorry, just Google it)

"NAM" - A Poem

I wrote this poem over a year or two. I was a fan of the Thailand movie titled "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". I also learned that the person I had a crush on back then liked the leading lady of that movie. So in this poem I used the names of the characters in the movie.

678 Korean BBQ

If you are a fan of 1N2D (1 Night 2 Days) then for sure you know who Kang Ho Dong is. He is  a Korean comedian and MC. You can also watch him in New Journey to the West. Kang Ho Dong owns the 678 Korean BBQ in SM MOA.

COFFEE PRINCE IN SOBAN K-TOWN GRILL

Recently Soban just opened their second branch in Alabang Town Center. As a self proclaimed Korean person by heart who loves to eat samgyupsal and kimchi and with friends who loves to eat as well we set the date for another mouthwatering Korean food exploration.

Book Review: Dear Agony by Georgia Cates

Rose Middleton lives in the street and barely surviving until Vale came to her rescue. Her childhood is not something she is proud of which causes trauma, hurt and pain for her. She agreed to be Vale's "prodigy" so that she can have a home, food to eat and to have a better life.

Korean Cafe: Zoo Coffee in the Philippines

Themed cafes is not new and is a big hit now a days and there is always something exciting when you go inside a coffee shop who goes beyond and not just serving coffee and food.

Book Review: More Than Forever by Jay McLean

Book Review: Meant to Be by Melody Grace

(ARC in exchange of an honest review:) 

Poppy who call's off her wedding and find an escape in Sweetbriar cove in the cottage of her Aunt June give her peace and sense that she can finish her book or so that's what she thought until her handsome neighbor Cooper starts hammering and making noise.

Uncensored Reaction: Fifty Shades Darker Movie vs. Fifty Shades Darker Book

Here are some of the changes that I have noticed from the movie: (spoiler's alert)

Please do not read if you do not want spoilers and have not seen the movie yet. For those who wanted to know what to expect this is for you.

Book Review: More Than Him by Jay McLean

Spoilers Alert:

Logan disappeared in Amanda's life. After what happened that night, Logan blames himself. He shutdown himself to the people who cared about him and decided to travel as advice by his dad Alan. Amanda was left torn and broken when Logan left him without saying goodbye at all. A year went by, then Logan came back to fight for her. He is willing to take any chances and risk just to get her back.

Book Review: More Than Her by Jay McLean

Spoilers Alert: I really did try not to spoil to much info. I'd tried. I swear.

If you have read the first book of the More Than series then for sure you have an idea who Logan Matthews is. So Logan as described in More Than This is Jake's best friend. A baseball player, hot and popular to girls. Because of him, we have team Jake and Mikayla. He was abused by his biological parents. He was adopted by Nathan a doctor when he was a little kid. 

Amanda Marquez is mentioned in the first book too. She was there in the wake of Mikayla's family. She is also a friend of her. She had problems with her family too when her dad left their mom.

Logan first saw Amanda in the wake of Mikayla's family, then he really find her attractive. Logan did everything to get her attention. After their one date, things feel different between them. As he was known for being a playboy, he got interested to Amanda even more after their date, but after that they did not get the chance to meet again. Logan got confused with his feeling and Amanda thought that she was just another girl he fooled around. But fate made their paths cross again. 

It is a matter of taking risks and second chances and a lot more of heartbreaks.

Book Review: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

 

Alex is a Mexican gang member. He joined the gang because he wants to protect his family and find out who killed his father. Brittany is American who maintains her perfect image at school, not revealing to anyone that she has a sister who has a cerebral palsy, a mother who expects her to be at her best always and a father who do not have much time for them. 

Book Review: More Than This by Jay Mclean

Mikayla Jones is living her happy life together with her loving parents and a younger sister. Until one night all the people she love was taken away from her, her boyfriend who cheated on her with her best friend. And the tragic night when she went home and found out that her family was murdered.

Jake Andrews is a baseball player. He has a group of good friends around him, a loving family and he got a lot of offers for baseball. 

Jake witness Kayla's loss and he became her rock. He and his family became Kayla's home since she was left alone. Their attraction to each other is strong, the love that they feel for each other, however Kayla is not year ready to give her heart to someone again after she experience the pain of losing the people she loved.

Book Review: The Room Mate by Kendall Ryan

Honest review of this book.

Spoilers Alert.

Cannon is a med student and is applying for his residency. Paige is a 28 year old who is living in her own while working as a human resource at a non profit company. Their paths meet again when Cannon needed a new space to crush in after his psychotic ex destroyed his apartment and causes havoc. Cannon and Paige were childhood friends. Cannon is focused in achieving his goal to be a doctor and to take care of his mom and sister. He swear to himself that he would never let any woman distract him but can do a casual one night stand. No names and no exchanging of numbers. Paige on the other end has not been in a relationship for a long time. She was doing well until Cannon came into her life. The attraction between them is strong the moment they laid eyes on each other. And the temptation ignites more after they got drunk together and Paige offer to prove to Cannon that his theory is wrong that they can have sex and she will not fall in love with him.

ONE K GLOBAL PEACE CONCERT IN MANILA

You've heard the news right All Access Production is bringing another great set of KPOP groups including a phenomenal KPOP artist here in the Philippines.

ONE K GLOBAL CONCERT IN MANILA

Pinch yourselves and try not to make your heart explode as AAP announces the final list of artist who will be performing at the ONE K GLOBAL PEACE CONCERT IN MANILA This March 2, 2017 at the MOA Arena.

#ONEDREAMONEWORLD

#ONEKCONCERTINMANILA

Korea Tour Card: Foreigners Super Card in Seoul

A must-have item for Korean tours. This smartcard is exclusive for foreigners. Korean Tour Card is like the super card we all need.

Foreigners who is visiting or will be traveling to Korea take this chance to grab your Korea Tour card. This is definitely a must-have item for Korean tours.