Nadine Leoncio

Our journey to Kalinga started with high hopes of finding peace. It was said that the far-flung village of Buscalan has no signal, very low population and still hasn't embrace the pace of a modern life. And despite the grueling 16-hour travel time, we knew it was a trip worth taking. The breathtaking landscapes in Kalinga, one of the least explored provinces in the Cordilleras Together with two college friends, we joined a group of travel enthusiasts called "Where is Frankie " ( https://www.facebook.com/wheresfrankie/info/?tab=page_info ). The team opt for the Banaue-Bontoc-Kalinga route which includes riding the Ohayami bus and several van transfers. Ohayami Bus Terminal is located at Fajardo St. Sampaloc, Manila At the break of dawn the team was nearing its first destination, the lush green fields of Banaue Rice Terraces . We had a hearty breakfast overlooking the scenery which was formerly pinned as the eight wonder of the wo...

Fancy, whimsical and almost close to dreamland. Here’s a place where your childhood will slowly come back to life. This is the “Kiki and Lala" Café or commonly known as “Little twin Stars” Cafe . You have to wait in line before entering the cafe. On our visit, it took us about 30 minutes before we were given a seat. We tried to act like grown ups but we just cant. Released in 1975, Kiki and Lala are the second oldest characters created by Sanrio. And this year, the magical twins are celebrating their 40 th anniversary! Another Sanrio character was recently added to boost the cuteness of this cafe. Without a doubt, "My Melody" is as well-loved as the angel-like twins! The cafe has prepared a menu with everything that has Little Twin Stars on it. There's a Kiki and Lala crepe, hamburger, pasta, omelete and of course their famous latte. How about this cutie for a seatmate? You can take home the coaster for free! ...

It was July of 2014 when Potterheads raved about the opening of the Wizarding World in Universal Studios Japan . I was one of those giddy fans who dreamed of visiting Osaka right away. And just recently, the dream came true. The rain and the fact that I was alone didn’t stop me from visiting Hogsmeade village. Note: Timed entry tickets are issued for the Wizarding World. There is a limit to the number of Timed Entry Tickets available for each entry period. You must go to the ‘Numbered Ticket Booth’ located in Central Park with your valid Studio Pass. From there, you can have your Timed Ticket issued at the machine. Upon entering, the Hogwarts Express is already a remarkable scene. You can have your picture taken beside the train. And if you’re lucky enough, you might just have a selfie with the driver.   Visitors flocked the shops along Hogsmeade. There’s the famous Honeydukes where treats like ‘Chocolate Frogs’ and ‘Bertie Bott...