Blog Posts

  • Book Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

    I have a confession to make: it’s been a while since a book has truly compelled me to finish it. I have piles and piles of unread books in my room and it doesn’t help that I have become a serial-reader. BUT! Taylor Jenkins Reid wrote a story so compelling, I wasn’t able to drop

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  • Quarantine Cooking: Loaded Potato Skins

    Quarantine Cooking: Loaded Potato Skins ✨ Potatoes are some of the best ingredients to cook with. You can do so much with them. I love making mashed potatoes, fries, potato wedges, and of course, Loaded Potatoes. For this dish, here are the very simple ingredients and household appliances you’ll be needing: 6 medium-sized potatoes, washed

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  • A couple of days ago, my friend Andrew sent me an email about reviewing his podcast, Frightening Alarming Real-Life Tales Show, or F.A.R.T.S. I was actually able to listen to their trailer prior to his email and I was pretty interested. The podcast features various eerie stories from Andrew & his bestfriend, Niña. They are

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  • Quarantine Cooking: Lil’ Orbits Knock-Off Doughnuts

    Quarantreat: Lil’ Orbits Knock-Off Doughnuts 🍩 I’ve always liked Lil’ Orbits doughnuts and been craving them since they’ve left Davao. 🙃 I saw a recipe yesterday & knew I had to try them & it’s so easy to make! All you need is pancake mix! 🥞 Ingredients:-Maya Hotcake mix (500g)-Water-Oil Steps:• Mix Maya Hotcake mix

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  • 5 Work From Home Opportunities

    Man. This year sure is something, huh? Just when you think the crazy period’s over something happens and you’re just like: I have so much to say about this Covid-19 pandemic & this quarantine period but I’ll leave that for another entry. We don’t know when this pandemic will end and one universal concern seems

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  • With many people getting concerned about their health due to the continuous spread of COVID-19, Globe and TM customers who subscribed to KonsultaMD may now get in touch with a doctor via the 79880 telehealth hotline without incurring mobile call charges. Maridol D. Ylanan, CEO of Global Telehealth, Inc. which runs KonsultaMD, said the company

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  • Ketogenic Meals in Davao

    The Ketogenic Diet has gotten its fair share of applause and controversy. The diet, while having proving itself to many individuals as effective, is known to be one of the least restricting diets. It basically is a high-fat, low carb diet. The idea behind Keto is that usually the body gets its energy from carbohydrates— in

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  • PRESS RELEASE: Davao Chamber: Permanent inspection and disinfection stations should be established per province in the Davao Region

    Davao City, Philippines – March 4, 2020 In its second board of trustees meeting held last February 20, 2020, the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.’s (DCCCII) officers and trustees passed a resolution to discuss with the Department of Agriculture about the establishment of permanent inspection and disinfection stations in the Davao Region

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  • The Loop: Community Trade Fair and Sustainable Living

    I think this is what sets our generation apart from the previous generation: we grew up in the midst of environmental destruction and as grown ups, we experience the consequences of that destruction: climate change, mass extinction, & water scarcity. We’re aware of the effects of pollution and deforestation and it’s something we want to…

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  • Mr. & Mrs. B Davao

    Mr. & Mrs. B Davao

    It was a sunny and windy afternoon when I set out to find a new restaurant in Davao, Mr. & Mrs. B. I, along with a couple of media friends, was invited by Sir Jinggoy Salvador to try their menu prior to their opening day. After receiving the invitation, I proceeded to do my research on the

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I’m Gaelle.

I’m a lifestyle content creator and blogger based in Davao City. Most of the time you’ll find me sharing stories about everyday life, food spots around the city, and little ways to make things simpler and more enjoyable.

If you’re from Davao or just curious about what life here is like, think of me as your friendly guide and big sister on the internet. I share honest recommendations, personal lessons, and bits of inspiration from living and creating in this city I love.

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