NICE AND COZY Nozo Hotel's guest room bed The brand-new international Nozo Hotel officially opens in Hokkaido's powder snow paradise of Furano just in time for Christmas and Japan’s ski season on Dec. 19. Complete with spacious hot water baths, the chic but homely 78-room resort hotel is just a...
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS Santa’s Post Office is in Rovaniemi, Finland, where it receives thousands of letters throughout the year As December comes into full swing, it’s prime time to start sending in your letters to Santa Claus. While many are aware of Santa’s workshop being located in the...
A SPECTACULAR SUNSET Ormoc scenery graced by the beauty of the setting sun (Photo Serge Ilarina Jr.) I don’t know about you, but I never really have any expectations when I travel. I never really plan and, if I travel with a group, I never really pay attention to the itinerary. If at all, I would...
SWIMMING TIME Take a relaxing dip at the new pool area We all have our reasons to travel. Some seek thrill, to test out their physical limits by going through extreme environments like the hot desserts of the Sahara, the freezing heights of Mount Everest, or the damp forest of the Amazon. Others...
Images by FREEPIK As the holiday season reigns, the air is filled with festive excitement and the aroma of delectable treats. Cookies, hot cocoa, sweet ham, and the big ball of cheese are all considered nochebuena staples. But as much as the holidays are a time for feasts, it’s also a dire...
HIGHEST HONOR French Ambassador Marie Fontanel pinning the Order of Arts and Letters medal on Arsenio Lizaso When we think of knights, we imagine valiant men serving the throne clad in shining armor. We remember the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, noble figures who sought...
Now that it’s the beloved holiday season, venues from all over the nation have put up their grandest displays to show their love for Christmas. Each place tries to dazzle and amaze all that would pass through their halls. We’ve gathered up the best-looking festive locations for you and the...
Nothing brings out cheer more than putting up decorations for the holiday season. Even if we don’t get snow in the Philippines, the Christmas spirit stays alive through how we decorate our homes in anticipation of the beloved holiday. As early as September, we start to see Christmas lights...
MARYKNOLLERS UNITE Students from Miriam College come together to witness the unveiling of the 100th anniversary logo A lot can happen in 100 years. In the Roaring ‘20s, the world saw rapid growth in social norms and technology. Can you imagine a time when driving cars, listening to the radio, and...
For many of us today, gift shopping goes hand in hand with an awareness that our decisions as consumers impact more than just us and the people we may be shopping for. Many of us thus purchase with certain advocacies in mind, be it eco-friendliness, women empowerment, or in support of local...
Every sunrise is a new chapter in life waiting to be written. Nestled amid the vibrant, bustling metropolis is Sunshine Place, a senior recreation center in Jupiter Street, Makati. For almost a decade now, it has stood as more than just a facility but a second home where the radiance of life’s...
ZESTY GOODNESS Lemon Blondies are a bite-sized irresistible treat Have you tried Lemon Blondies? If the best pick-me-up treat is the topic, you’ll want to hear bite-sized lemon-infused blondies are simply irresistible for a sweetness fix with a fruity punch. Just when customers think there is...
