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Postcards from Neuschwanstein Castle

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Neuschwanstein Castle is what brings millions of tourists to the town of Schwangau in Germany every year.  This fairytale castle is the most magnificent I have ever seen.  I wonder if there’s another one in the world that can topple it … Continue reading

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Road trip: Southern Bavaria

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Southern Bavaria is probably Germany’s most picturesque corner.  I’ve heard praises about it, seen several photos of it, and still nothing comes close to having experienced it firsthand.  If you love the outdoors and the sports that go with it,  this … Continue reading

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DIY: Sleeveless top in five easy steps

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I managed to squeeze making this cute little sleeveless top the other day from the leftover fabric of the summer dress I’ve sewn last year in between exchanging messages with my sister  in the Philippines about our new Facebook page … Continue reading

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Czech summer: Picnic at Pruhonice Park

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The town of Pruhonice is about 6 kilometers outside Prague.  I don’t even really consider it outside of Prague because it feels like it’s just in our backyard. It’s a 15-minute drive from our place and it’s also very accessible by … Continue reading

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Lake Como

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I first learned about this place after watching Gwen Stefani’s “Cool” music video.  I found the view in the flashback scenes so gorgeous I just had to google where it was filmed. Nine years later, here I am at Lake … Continue reading

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Milan

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I just got back from a four-day trip to Milan in Italy with friends.  Milan is a city mainly for shopping.  There’s really nothing much to see or do other than check out the shops, eat delicious Italian dishes, people-watch, … Continue reading

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A dessert without a name

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Here’s one sweet treat I came up with which badly needs a name.  Few people have already asked me what it’s called and I brilliantly replied ” uhm, a dessert?” You can say it’s a distant cousin of the Filipino … Continue reading

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Road trip: Tuscany in four days

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This is quite a delayed post.  We were in Tuscany for almost two years already and I always procrastinated in writing about it.   I know memories are fragile and get fragmented through time so I’m finally penning it down … Continue reading

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Garam masala spiced turkey with vegetables

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I have a thing for spicy foods.  It’s no wonder Indian and Thai are two of my favorite cuisines.  They’re just as crazy as me when it comes to chili.  I would probably go into shock and would get catatonic … Continue reading

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Baked apple dumplings/ mini strudels

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I call them mini strudels because they taste almost like the traditional Czech pastry.  While the latter has a much more complicated recipe/ingredients for the dough, this one is, by far, the easiest dough I have ever made from scratch.  And … Continue reading

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