Tag: Creative Writing

• #Blessed in Bocaue, Bulacan: Influencer Skylar Jade Talks Travel Amid Flood Control Woes

  

  TikTok star Skylar Jade Valencia brings her signature #Blessed energy back to her father’s hometown in Bocaue, Bulacan. From half-finished flood embankments to local street food, she shares travel hacks, outfit triumphs, and canal-side adventures, turning overlooked provincial spots into Instagram-ready stages for her influencer lifestyle.

  jayexiomo

  October 1, 2025

  Philippines

  Bulacan, Creative Writing, Influencer Culture, Satire, Skylar Jade, Travel Writing Parody

• 24 Hours in Los Baños with Maria Makiling: A Buwan ng Wika Journey

  

  What if Maria Makiling descends from the mountain in Buwan ng Wika? She visits UP Los Baños, explores the town, and gazes over Laguna de Bay. Los Baños, Laguna becomes the venue where folklore and the idea of “wika” come alive.

  jayexiomo

  August 24, 2025

  Philippines

  Buwan ng Wika, Creative Writing, Fiction, Filipino Culture, Filipino Folklore, Laguna, Los Baños, Maria Makiling, Southbound Quickies

• The Last Ascent: Conquering Mount Kamuning Before It’s Gone

  

  In this tongue-in-cheek expedition log, we attempt an unassisted summit of Mount Kamuning—Metro Manila’s most unforgiving footbridge. With aching legs, commuter lore, and a Sweet Ecstasy burger at the end, this piece reimagines a daily ordeal as a mountaineering feat before it’s flattened in the name of progress.

  jayexiomo

  July 15, 2025

  Philippines

  Adventure, City, Creative Writing, Metro Manila, Outdoors, Quezon City, Travel Writing Parody, Urban Planning

• 24 Hours in Poblacion, Makati: Flings, Filters, Feeds

  

  Explore the charm of Poblacion, Makati, through a day in the life of a woman coming to terms with middle age. Sip coffee at Commune, savor vegan Filipino dishes at Cosmic, and unwind at retro diner Filling Station. Poblacion provides a blend of experiences, whether you’re visiting cultural attractions or enjoying the buzzing nightlife.

  jayexiomo

  February 12, 2025

  Philippines

  24 Hours In, City, Coffee, Creative Writing, Makati, Nightlife, Restaurants

• Hello, Tokyo, Goodbye

  

  A traveler connects with a local in Tokyo, wandering Shibuya’s quiet streets and discovering hidden gems. Doing an impromptu photo shoot in the Shibuya Crossing, sharing traditional Japanese dishes at a cozy shokudo, and sipping matcha lattes at a trendy cafe: their time together turns Tokyo into a city of possibilities and bittersweet memories.

  jayexiomo

  January 26, 2025

  Japan

  Almost 40 in Japan, City, Coffee, Creative Writing, Japan 2025, Japanese Cuisine, Local Connections, Matcha Latte, Shibuya, Solo Travel, Tokyo

• Wondering about the Ghost from Tarlac City

  

  I’ve been wondering. About life, about myself. About you. I’m not even sure how to begin, except to say that the drive to Tarlac City is an escape — a chance to clear my mind amidst all the drama and uncertainties. The city, and the province of Tarlac in general for that matter, isn’t even…

  jayexiomo

  February 23, 2024

  Philippines

  City, Creative Writing, Day Trip, Northbound Quickies, Philippines, Road Trip, Tarlac