249 – On Counterculture Epicure: Triptych 42

How long has it been since the first community quarantine was put into place? How long has it been since people last went out of their houses to socialize? How long has it been since I last wrote a blog post here? Just like a good number of people, I lost track of time and …

248 – On Promotion Channels: Triptych 41

I make use of other social media channels -- specifically Facebook and Instagram --  to connect with my readers and promote my blog. As soon as I publish a new post, I immediately promote it on my Facebook page. I also publish a new post and story on Instagram encouraging my audience to click on …

247 – On Three Singapore Stops For The Business Traveler

Singapore is the smallest country in terms of land area in Southeast Asia. But don't be fooled--the Little Red Dot is the region's most progressive country. Discipline and efficiency are the hallmarks of this island nation, popular for its transport system and green spaces. The Lion City attracts both splurging tourists and backpacking travelers frequenting …

246 – On An Earlybird’s Culinary Quarantine: Cube 7

One good thing that the recent extended community quarantine (ECQ) in Manila brought about was that it made people unleash their inner chef. The 60-day ECQ in Metro Manila, analogous to Singapore’s circuit breaker (CB) measures and Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO), started last March 16 and has been extended until May 31 -- with …

245 – On The Mid-Tier Shave

What do you know, it's been five years ever since I last reviewed a shaving product! I was supposed to write a review for another shaving cream and aftershave balm after the ones I purchased from Lush and Beauty Bar ran out. A local barber shop and men's grooming products retailer (Slickville Barbers) had some …