Tag: Quarantine
-
My COVID-19 Story
COVID-19 has been spreading across the globe since last year, and here in the Philippines, the situation is especially dire. The active cases have been at an all-time high, and new cases average around 10,000 daily. The numbers are probably much higher due to instances of underreporting, under-testing, and a general inefficiency in the contact…
-
Sorta Quarantined in Mendez
A few months ago, I came upon an ad in my social media newsfeed of a place near Tagaytay. It’s called Loft Tagaytay, an exclusive rental that can house up to 10 people, and it has been a popular destination for day-trippers and couples doing their prenuptial photoshoots. The place is actually in the neighboring…
-
The Leg-Numbing Malolos-Paombong-Hagonoy Bike Trip
After my biking trip to Bulakan a few weeks ago, I started to have the urge to go farther to Paombong and Hagonoy, two Bulacan towns that I haven’t been to yet — ever. I’ve been to most towns and cities in Bulacan due to their accessibilities from major roads from Metro Manila. But Paombong…
-
Dine-At-Home: The Little PERU
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the global economy, and among those heavily affected are restaurants. Many were forced to shut down permanently as people either cook their own meals or are have them delivered. One of those who didn’t survive was Chavin, a really good Peruvian restaurant in Quezon City. Thankfully,…
-
SM City Pampanga: A Night at the Drive-In Theater
The pandemic has forced the world to lay off its plans, and these include many theaters to shut down. As a result, many movies slated to be released this year are either postponed for later dates or dumped to online streaming. A few movies are seeing light in another form: the drive-in theater. Yup, that…
The Tourist Gaze 