RandomRepublika.com: Paolo Avis

Dear Crush, You’re probably one of those dozen few I’ve had a major crush on ever. I still remember all of […]

I’m writing this post hoping no one will ever read this; and also hoping someone will read this. If you […]

My five year old Auckland-based nephew, Tatan, recently celebrated his birthday in Manila. Every little kid wore his/her favorite cartoon […]

Dear diary, I’ve gone back and forth the last few days trying to decide whether or not I should even […]

Luwaks’ poops are definitely a pot of gold. They are bloody expensive in Bali. I remember paying roughly around SG$7 for […]

Six Degrees of Separation: everyone and everything are connected in this world through a chain of acquaintances; that we are only […]

Christmas is coming very, very soon! And it’s time to give back for all the blessing we have all received. […]

Remember this APEC 1996 TV commercial? If you were born in the ’90s, this was probably one of your favorite […]

Despite Rob’s shady attempt to get Little Mix’s Love Me Like You stuck in our heads for the entire duration of our Kuala Lumpur […]

What’s one song in your playlist that brings back memories of your childhood? This one right here does it for […]

A cacophony of pleasantries, Sultanahmet provides almost suffocating joy upon my first visit. It was vigorous and effervescent; a mix of youth […]

I imagined Medusa to be terrifying to look at; she was in fact very enchanting, true to folklores that have surrounded her mythical […]

IN AWE. I wrapped myself in the air of majesty as I entered the sovereign walls of ancient Hagia Sofia in Istanbul, […]

Charming and homey, that’s how I see Jolina Magdangal’s bungalow restaurant in Tagaytay. But other than that, our overall experience didn’t meet […]

If there was a Disneyland in ancient times, it will be Cappadocia–a history-rich, adventure-full destination in central Turkey.  My first trip […]

Whenever I travel, I love taking photos as well as videos. I usually take time in each place to admire […]

Growing up with a grandmother who can cook really well is a blessing. You are spoiled with so many choices, that […]

Whenever I travel, trying local food is a must; trying local cafes is a must; and trying local spas is […]

As I’m writing this blog entry, I’m currently sitting at the transit area of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) waiting for […]

I had very low expectations prior to my experience dining at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante as it’s never really a popular weekend […]