Discovering and building new things while traveling
Hola! I'm Jess. By day I work with technology and run businesses; the rest of the time I'm planning my next trip. This blog is my diary of both: honest travel stories, quiet reflections, and what I'm learning while building something of my own.
This is my Japan travel diary from my first trip through Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo. I had imagined Japan long before I finally arrived. For years, I had read about its culture in books… Continue reading Japan Travel Diary: Finding Ikigai & Kaizen in Everyday Life
As a devoted Python enthusiast and an integral part of the PyCon PH core team since 2018, I’m excited to share my thoughts on the incredible potential of being granted a travel opportunity by the… Continue reading Bridging Borders and Communities
Located in the heart of Taft Street, Chef Hana’s Restaurant is the place to go for authentic Chinese-style restaurants. Nestled in the bustling city of Tuguegarao, this restaurant offers a delightful dining experience that is… Continue reading Exploring the Flavors of Chinese Cuisine at Chef Hana’s Restaurant
Allahiban View Point. To this day, I’m not sure what prompts me to take on the challenging conditions of mountain climbing on my special day, but there’s a sense of euphoria I experience while hiking that I can’t find in any other activity.
For the past two years, I’ve yearned to explore beyond my hometown. When Boracay reopened to tourists, I finally booked a flight, marking my first visit to this renowned destination. Originally scheduled for March 17,… Continue reading From Lockdown to Paradise in Boracay
I had a chance to experienced such service in one of the best growing restaurants in my hometown. Situated in Majestic Hills, Caggay, Tuguegarao City, this place welcomes you with its eclectic industrial-rustic ambience and hospitable crews.
Many food halls/restaurants have popped up all over Tuguegarao. Some have been forced to pull back on hours or close entirely during 2020. In the name of loving burgers, this restaurant was in place last year when small businesses were blooming.
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a modern metropolis with Japanese colonial lanes, busy shopping streets, and contemporary buildings. The skyline crowned by the 509m-tall, bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper. Taiwan was never in my bucket… Continue reading Tiring Yet Enjoyable Day One In Taiwan
What programming languages do you code?Me: Python, VS, PHP, and so on. C: OMG! That was my first time asking that question on a date. Gad, this is awkward. Me: Wait, is this a date? HahaC: Kind… Continue reading First Time in El Nido was Mind-Blowing
This is a long-due post. Yeah. I’m too lazy to update my blog for certain reasons like being busy at work, traveling or sleeping during weekends. I know it will be super hard for me… Continue reading I Quit Social Media for 30 Days – Here’s What Happened
