Experiencing a Life in Pelican Town through Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons Orchestra

As a famous detective once said, “Chills! Literal Chills.” That’s what my friends and I felt when we attended our first orchestra together. An orchestra made from the game we’ve loved all these years – Stardew Valley. What is Stardew Valley? Stardew Valley is a love letter to Harvest Moon fans, as it is heavily inspired by the Harvest Moon series. It was developed solely … Continue reading Experiencing a Life in Pelican Town through Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons Orchestra

Why Stay at The Henry Hotel Manila, a 1940s-Restored Architectural Gem

As an outsider who is coming to the big city, I have not heard of The Henry Hotel Manila. From a Mindanaoan standpoint, when I hear of Metro Manila, I often associate it with concrete jungles, chaotic traffic, and fast-paced life. But it didn’t occur to me that there are small pockets of serenity in Manila, amidst tall buildings and in a city that can … Continue reading Why Stay at The Henry Hotel Manila, a 1940s-Restored Architectural Gem

Silay City: The Hidden Museum City After Vigan

Edited in 2026, May If you talk about vintage and beautiful old places in the Philippines, the automatic response of the Filipino is the city of Vigan. Yes, Vigan! Vigan City is the gem of the Ilocos region. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Philippines due to the intact and preserved architectural fusion of Asian building design and European planning. … Continue reading Silay City: The Hidden Museum City After Vigan