After months of glutathione and skin whiteners, it’s time to get a tan.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the cloudless skies beckon the arrival of the sun season—where tan lines are cool and Brazilian wax is a necessity. According to a Facebook status of a friend of a friend, “People are starting to get sexy; summer is really coming.”
Rain, rain, go away….
Practically everyone is familiar with this children’s rhyme. We remember it (and even sing it) particularly when an unexpected downpour ruins a virtually perfect day for traveling. On your way to the office, or to a special date, or to a wonderful tour of your dream city, the rain could no doubt dampen your cheerful spirits.
Tags: hooded shirts, rain water, removing stains from clothing, unwanted bacteria
With the proliferation of restaurants and fast foods, dining out has become a common practice among many Filipino families today. Economics, too, spurs many families to eat out. With working, career women hardly finding the time to prepare meals for their families at home, it is more convenient to treat the whole family out on paydays and during celebrations of special events. Or it may simply be the desire or craving to have something different.
From a simple unwinding to a complicated simple quest for something spectacular, everyone wants to embark on a trip—whether local or international, planned or unexpected.
Mati, the capital of Davao Oriental, is known for its “sleeping dinosaur” (visible upon passing the eight-kilometer winding road of Barangay Badas), extra-white Provincial Capitol (nestled on the hilltop overlooking Pujada Bay), and white-sand beaches with crystal clear blue waters.
Healing natural thermal baths, which date back to ancient times, abound all over Europe. You can imagine yourself enjoying the relaxing warmth offered by these natural ‘spas’ in the company of Roman rulers and statesmen, or perhaps with lovely queens and other royalties like Cleopatra. Whoever you imagine yourself to be with, the soothing balm immediately relaxes frayed nerves and strained muscles, and all cares simply melt in the warm water.
In the midst of Roxas Boulevard, hardly do I expect a one-stop relaxation hub complete with the zen vibe and healthy cuisines tailor-made for wellness seekers. When asked of wellness destinations, out of town spots like The Farm and Nurture Spa instantly come to mind. But never did I imagine that a similar sanctuary can also be found in a busy thoroughfare of the metro.
Tags: life happenings, nurture spa, water fall, wellness spa
In 2003, a group of Filipinos had gotten wind of a rising martial art that combines fighting style with dance. A first glance, the exotic martial art Capoeira just seems to be an intricate version of breakdancing, complete with leg, sweeps, high flying somersaults and head stands. However, closer inspection would reveal that this graceful art inculcates within it the rich history of Brazil; a masterful retelling of its peoples’ struggle to keep their culture alive amid slavery.
Tags: capoeira music, history of brazil, martial art, somersaults
It isn’t at every hospital that you find a formal dining area for eight alongside state-of-the-art technology that can be found in less countries than the table has salad forks.
Tags: filipino doctors, healthcare team, heart of the city, medical institution
Surfing can be considered to be one of the fastest growing personal sports in the world. You only need a board and the ocean (plus loads of guts and confidence), and you’re all set for the stoke.
Tags: department of tourism, nature tourism, province of la union, realizing the potential, surfing spots