The beautiful city of Singapore was recently showcased in the new blockbuster hit, Crazy Rich Asians. As a person who's lived in Asia for 24 years, I'm very fortunate to have been twice and am eager to share what I know. If you are planning to visit Singapore, one of the first steps is to start the travel document acquisition process. The One Visa site is the best solution especially if the purpose of your travel is employment. While this process is being completed, your next important project is to get to know this small but wealthy destination. Read on to find out more about Singapore, beyond the box office hit.

Malaysia is in Southeast Asia and is close to other countries such as Singapore, Indonesia Thailand, and Vietnam. Its largest city is Kuala Lumpur, which is also its capital. The population of over 320 million people is multi-ethnic and multicultural, with English being a language that is spoken by many of them.

Last weekend, international gym Anytime Fitness' Cagayan de Oro arm invited us for a taste of what it's like to work out at one of the world's best fitness centers.

Hey Sugar, also known as Nailaholics' younger sister, is about to open its doors to Cagayan de Oro residents on November 18, 2017. In lieu of this, their experts are sharing must know tips to prep for that much needed trip to this brand new waxing craze!

Before the turn of the calendar, I was fortunate enough to attend the opening celebration of our local breast cancer support and advocacy community in Cagayan de Oro, ThriveCDO. Since it's officially #Pinktober, they launched a great lineup of activities that our locals can attend. (Note: you don't need to have cancer ib order to help promote this advocacy 😂)

When it comes to pampering on a national scale, Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa holds the only spot. After introducing the celebration of the National Pampering Day last year, Nailaholics is back at it again this 2017 with an amplified nationwide celebration of relaxation that everyone is looking forward to this October 17.

SkinStation officially opened its doors to the downtown masses last September 16, 2017. This marks their 48th branch in the country, a testament to their growing number of avid fans. The brand of cosmetic clinics and skincare products is no longer new in the local Cagayan de Oro scene but their new location is definitely worth a visit.

Travel is undoubtedly one of the greatest aspects of modern life. It provides the highlights of our lives, along with insight into other cultures as well as a deeper understanding of ourselves. Moreover, the stories and experienced gained from those moments often become talking points for many years to come. Nonetheless, there is one aspect of travel that virtually everybody hates: the travel.

Whether you’re taking the annual two-week holiday, backpacking across a new continent, or volunteering abroad doesn’t matter. Finding ways to fill those moments of boredom is essential. Here are some of the best solutions out there.

For a lot of us, going on vacation means a total change of scenery. And if you live in a city or in the middle of the countryside, chances are you want to spend a little time on or near the water. Here are some trips on the watery vacations you could pick this summer:

Exploring the wonders of the world is wonderful from whatever angle you view it, but viewing it from 1000 feet up, standing on a piece of rock, staring out at the wonders of God’s creation is a real treat. It’s like when we are flying high above the clouds and looking down, it makes you really appreciate how small we are, plus, it’s really cool! If you’ve never been hiking before, not only is it a great way to see the country but it is fantastic exercise and a way to get out in the open. Much like any pastime that requires any length of physical activity, you need to prepare yourself properly. Here are some of the basics you need.

As you probably know from experience, it can be very difficult to eat well from the comfort of your home when you’ve got a busy schedule. Without relying on any pre-packaged and processed foods, being able to eat well can be a huge challenge. However, there are still many ways you can make it easier, even in all the chaos of modern life…

This year created one too many milestones for me since not only have I wrapped up my university education, vacayed sans parentals to a foreign land, aced my nursing boards, agonized over a job interview, landed a much coveted job--I am also on my way to composing my longest run-on sentence ever. To say that I've been busy would be an understatement. But despite that, I managed to make time to chew over whether or not I should keep this blog alive. Have you ever had those moments when your body is dead tired, but your brain just keeps going on and on and on...

We put so much time and effort into planning our weddings that it's pretty important that we enjoy them when it comes to the day. The problem is that we can quickly become overwhelmed, stressed and miss parts of the best day of our lives. Don't let this happen to you. Read on for some simple secrets to totally rocking your wedding.

If your man’s birthday is coming up, you might be struggling to think of what to get him. Whether you have been together forever, or have only just started dating, choosing a guy’s birthday present can be a minefield. However, I think I’ve found the best five gifts that will wow any guy. Read on for the best birthday gifts for the best boyfriend!

I don’t know if it’s just me, but in my head, summer is all about getting away and having a good time with your nearest and dearest. If this summer you’re heading off for a much-deserved beach break with the girls, you’re most probably counting down the days til you can jet off.

Traveling is a great way to see the world and broaden your horizons. The thing is that traveling isn’t always as people make out when they tell old stories. Yes, you do get to try new things and meet new people, but it isn’t like that all of the time. Sometimes, there are long periods where you have to pass the time if you are a solo traveler. That’s right - traveling is just as boring and stressful as real life at certain stages. To beat that boredom, you need to take a look at the tips below.

The pizza game has really started to blossom in Cagayan de Oro and what's even better is that locals are starting to innovate ways to dish out even more unique pizza concepts. Take Nic's Pizza Baguettes, for example. This boring french bread turns to an interesting snack when topped with meaty, cheesy goodness. And now they're offering door to door delivery anywhere in metro Cagayan de Oro! The kind owner of Nic's Pizza Baguettes sat us down to sample the delivery menu; read on to know which ones are my favorites!

I never thought I'd get around writing this review, but miracles happen so here I am, making it happen. I went on the opening day and a couple of times after that. To say that there's a lot of buzz surrounding the Pizza Republic opening is an understatement. But here it is, my unadulterated review of the place, the food and the experience.

Limketkai Mall launched a Sports, Wellness and Beauty exhibit last July 24, 2015 that ran for three days. It featured a meet and greet with Daniel Matsunaga, cooking demo with Chef Nadine Tengco, belly dancing, yoga and zumba sessions. The goal, no doubt, to encourage each Kagayanon to gear up for a fitter, healthier and more beautiful lifestyle!Kagayanon