Blog Posts

  • A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to the launching of foodpanda. Admittedly, I was one of the more eager ones during the launch. I was interested in seeing how it worked and if it really did make things easier. Just last Saturday, I was witness to how fast foodpanda is. I was hungry

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  • Beautéderm Ambassador Launch at Hijo Plantation Villa

    When it comes to skincare, I’m pretty picky and honestly brand-conscious. I’d rather spend money on known brands than risk my skin over something cheap. However, being invited to Beautéderm launch made me question my own routine. Beautéderm is a cosmetics and skincare line created by businesswoman Rhea Tan in 2009 in Angeles, Pampanga. The

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  • McDonald’s Kiddie Crew was always something that fascinated me when I was around 10. I was always curious about the McDo kitchen & seeing kids my age “work” there was something I was envious of.   Cut to nearly 13 years later & I finally get the opportunity to see how the Kiddie Crew works.

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  • #foodpanDavao & Why You Should Be Excited

    Take-out has never been more easy with foodpanda launching in Davao City. The internationally renowned take-out service has finally reached the Mindanaoan’s doorsteps, beginning with Davao. Starting May 2018, foodpanda will cater to your everyday craving. So far, it has consigned with over 40 restaurants all over the city. Some examples are: Milky Cakes  &

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  • Exploring Keelung and Taipei, Taiwan

    Like Miyakojima, we opted to explore Taiwan on our own. Since we had more time in Taiwan, we chose to travel to Taipei and visit Taipei 101. We docked at Keelung Port and spent a couple of minutes taking photos of the beautiful scenery. Miyakojima made me feel like I was in one of the

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  • Exploring Miyakojima, Japan

    A couple of weeks ago we cruised aboard Star Cruises’ Superstar Virgo. The experience was all sorts of fun. One of the things that we enjoyed were the shore excursions. We had two destinations: Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan & Keelung, Taiwan. For this post, I’ll be focusing on Miyakojima. Being the thrill-seekers we are, my grandparents, sister and I

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  • #LiveBrighter with Sunlife

    Last Saturday, March 17, 2018, started as a typical Saturday morning. I went to work thinking of ways to maximize my income. It has occurred to be that although I’d been working for a year and a half now, I have not invested in anything. That afternoon, however, I was financially educated by some of

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  • PhilPop 2018 Media Launch

    PhilPop 2018 Media Launch

    “The songs that we hear transform and evolve as the years pass by. The music landscape has changed. The songs that these generations create and listen to are different from the songs of the previous decades. The beat, the melody, the lyrics, the story-telling… almost everything is new. I said ‘different’, not bad, not worse.

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  • BGC Hostel and Dorm

    BGC Hostel and Dorm

    A couple of weeks ago, my friends and I needed a place in Manila to crash for the night. I immediately thought about boutique hostels I saw on my Facebook feed a while back. After an hour or two of figuring out what the name was, I found BGC Hostel & Dorm on the internet.

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  • All Boxed-Up: A Food Trip

    There is an argument that Davao is still a small city where nothing happens however, the last few years have definitely countered that. From concept cafes to food markets to raves, Davao City has proved itself worthy of being called a metropolis. When it comes to trends, Davao makes sure to catch up. Here is

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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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