Don’t let the rains stop you from enjoying the cold mountain breeze of the Philippines’ Summer Capital, Baguio City. There are many interesting things to do in the city even when it’s pouring outside. Take it from someone who has transitioned from being a tourist to a resident. Savings Galore The rainy season also brings rainy day specials, where most …

Tired of dealing with bosses who don’t appreciate you and co-workers who don’t do their share of the work? If you think you are ready for a career change, maybe the thought of going freelance has crossed your mind. One of the more in-demand freelance jobs is freelance writing. Along with other types of content creation such as graphic design, …

Living through times such as these can become quite challenging, and we eventually realize that we simply cannot live through life on our own. That is why the friendships we form and nurture throughout our lives are very important. An article in Real Simple identified the five types of friends a person should have in order to live a better …

Filipinos have some major vacation time to look forward to in 2017. Malacanang recently announced the official list of national holidays for the coming year and it includes seven (yes, seven!) long weekends. According to Proclamation 50 that was signed last August 16, there will be 17 regular and special non-working holidays in 2017. This does not yet include the …

How do you make a woman feel more empowered? Only through the spicy girl power vibe of A-lister Victoria Beckham of course! Estee Lauder collaborates with Beckham Spicegirl turned fashion designer, Victoria Beckham, will launch her first make up collaboration with Estee Lauder on Tuesday, September 13. In a recent interview with Mirror UK she says that her makeup collection …

Stress in everyday life seems inevitable and it can find you anywhere, at home or at work. While this may be true, managing stress and where it finds you may help you deal with different situations better and eventually lead to a stress-free life. One way to manage stress is to manage stressors in our lives. And one such stressors …

When you live in a small city like Baguio, you tend to notice new things brewing. Recently, I have been seeing sidewalk stalls promoting a new Turmeric Tea product with a free taste. In the past month, every time I am in town, I have probably encountered such stalls more than once while walking along the city streets. This got …