ARTICLE | How to Make Your Home Ready For Departure

How to Make Your Home Ready For Departure

By Mary Sauer

Sometimes, simply getting out the door in the mornings is a difficult job, filled with endless tasks. Through the use of home automation, though, you can cut a few of those tasks from your to-do list, making getting out the door and to work, school, or your next big vacation as convenient as ever. The goal of automating little things throughout your home is to free up more of your time for the important things which demand your attention. 

REVIEW | Alchemy Bistro Bar

Alchemy Bistro Bar

Address: Durban Makati, Metro Manila

Contact: (02) 500 7398

REVIEW | Brasas Latin American Street Food

Brasas

How To Reach

- From MRT Buendia Station, take the jeepney and get off at Mapua

- Walk a few meters until you reach SM Jazz

- Brasas is situated in one of  the restaurants on the ground floor (easy to spot)

SPA REVIEW | (Defunct) Yamachu Spa (Mabini, Manila)

When reflecting on Yamachu Spa, my mind often wanders to its glorious days, a time when both locals and expats would regularly patronize this establishment. One of its distinctive features was the availability of sleeping couches, catering to those who wished to extend their relaxation experience overnight. Notably, they even offered a promotional rate from 3 am to 3 pm, allowing patrons to indulge in their services for PHP 600 during these hours. The spa provided comprehensive toiletries, ensuring a seamless and comfortable stay. Additionally, guests could savor delectable food offerings in the welcoming ambiance of their lounge.

Regrettably, the onslaught of the 2020 pandemic compelled Yamachu Spa to close its doors. The challenges posed by the global health crisis forced the spa to suspend its operations, marking the end of an era for this once-thriving establishment.

ARTICLE | Eating Implements... Spoon, Fork, Knife- Which Tablewares to Use?

During formal occasions and fine dining events, one is usually faced with the biggest question in his life- which utensils to use?

So here you'll get a thing or two on how to use all the wares set up on your table.

ARTICLE | Table Manners... Why Should It Even Matter? (Cont. from "Social Graces")

As Filipinos, we were taught important table manners e.g. not speaking when mouth is full, washing hands before eating, not singing or humming, finishing what's in the plate, etc.

ARTICLE | Social Graces... You Want to Get Ahead, then Make Sure You Know Proper Social Etiquette

At this age of social networking, one ought to know the basics of social etiquette- in speaking, action, appearance, etc. One's social impression is very crucial in order to gain the most out of relationships.

Hence, I have encountered some tips which are very useful for highly sociable people. 

ARTICLE | What and Who Is Marimar? The 90s Generation Won't Definitely Remember

What and Who Is Marimar? The 90s Generation Won't Definitely Remember

Marimar is one of the several telenovelas of Mexican actress Thalia, re-rebooted by GMA 7 on its primetime (first was Marian Rivera, now it's Megan Young). 

Makes one wonder how many more Marimar is going to pop out in this network.

ARTICLE | Why Is Philippine Comedy Funny?

Why Is Philippine Comedy Funny? 

Being stuck at home, one normally finds himself in front of the boob tube. There are only two things that appeal to me on the program menu- NEWS or FILMS. 

DANCE | Salsa in Manila

Salsa in Manila

On a lighter note, was able to visit two of the most popular salsa destinations in Manila- the Cafe Havana (in Greenbelt 3) and Chihuahua Mexican Grill (at The Fort).