The Seine feels instantly familiar, doesn’t she? The river and the banks – Rive Gauche and Rive Droite – they are timeless and cinematic, and very much alive. Every time I return to Paris, I somehow find myself back beside the river, on either bank. Often both. I have walked here often: sometimes early in …
As many Filipino families continue to tighten their budgets amid rising prices and global economic instability, Puregold president Vincent Co is reinforcing the chain’s long-standing commitment to making basic necessities more affordable for everyday consumers. Known for its low price and massive budget-friendly promos, Puregold recently launched “Always Price Packs,” a new product line to …
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Money has long been at the heart of Filipino storytelling. From family dramas to OFW narratives and rags-to-riches arcs, Philippine cinema and television have consistently mirrored how Filipinos earn, spend, sacrifice, and define success. In the second episode of Moneygurado docuseries, Metrobank turns to one of the country’s most acclaimed filmmakers to look at how …
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Florence made an unexpected literary reminder for me today. Not through a guidebook or a blog, but through Alexander McCall Smith’s 44 Scotland Street series, which you know I really enjoy. I love getting a feel for the atmosphere, and getting to know the characters who live on this Edinburgh street, all with various delightful …
Some cities try to wow you with big monuments (looking at you, Rome!) But Prague? Prague kind of flirts with you through its walls. Sure, you’d expect magnificent castles, cathedrals and grand squares – and yes, Prague has those in spades, and yes, they are magnificent. But what sticks with me after many visits through …