Blog Posts

  • This pandemic is crazy. We’re about 5 months into this quarantine and it hasn’t been easy. There’s this constant fear of being contaminated and causing more illness. As a medical professional and a former Patient Care Management college instructor who discussed sterile techniques, I thought I knew all there was to proper protection and infection…

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  • After the COVID-19 closed offices and paused business for a couple of months, government has relaxed on its restrictions starting in mid-May when Davao was placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ). On July 1, under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), several other business establishments were given the go signal to operate with the strict safety…

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  • Structural Comes First: Building Legacy Leisure Residences Earthquake-Ready

    When it comes to choosing property, I often consider three things: the price, the location and the structure of the property. With the recent earthquakes in the region, structural integrity has instantly topped that list. Structural Integrity definitely bears most weight because when you’re investing in property (or anything, really), you’d like to think that…

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  • If there’s anything the COVID-19 and the community quarantine have taught us, it is the importance of proper home design. Long weekends in the comforts of home is always cherished, but for an extended period of time? That is undreamed of until today. It has become the “new normal”.  Home is the ultimate place of…

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  • Here’s a little fact about me: I love cheesecakes. I’d choose cheesecakes over moist cakes or any pastry any time. So it isn’t really a surprise that I learned how to make easy, no-frills cheesecakes at an early age. Growing up, my mum always encouraged us to get our hands dirty in the kitchen and…

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  • 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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I’m Gaelle.

I’m a lifestyle content creator and writer 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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