Travel notes, food finds, and everyday stories.
After finishing the TCS Clark Animo International Marathon, our group of runners did what many athletes do after crossing the finish line. We went looking for food. Running long distances has a way of sharpening your appetite. After hours on the road, with legs heavy and energy nearly spent, the body begins asking for...
Today is the final day of Koko Buri in Clark, and honestly, it feels heavier than expected. A few days ago, they announced their planned closure. The post hit hard. No detailed explanation, no dramatic farewell. Just a goodbye. I do not know the exact reason they are closing, but one thing feels certain....
Where do you go after your legs are cooked, your shirt is soaked, and your brain is still buzzing from a long run? For us, the answer keeps landing in the same place. Cafe Mesa at the Clark Parade Grounds. After a race, you want three things. Food that feels like a reward. A...
We welcomed the new year the way our bodies protested and our minds secretly loved with a long run under the Clark sun. It has quietly become our ritual. Every first day of the year, we lace up, drive to Clark in Angeles, Pampanga, and run farther than feels reasonable. This was our second...
When a place survives trends, tourism waves, and polished beach clubs, it usually means it understands something deeper than aesthetics. La Plage does not shout for attention. It waits. Set right on An Bang Beach, this long-standing, French-owned restaurant feels like a quiet refusal to rush. It was one of the original beachfront spots...
Landing in Da Nang, our first mission was clear: find an unforgettable dinner. Since our niece Jen was our local guide, we let her choose—and she picked Gáo Grill & Beer. This lively spot, with outdoor seating right in the city center, was buzzing even as closing time approached. The menu was slightly limited...