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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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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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“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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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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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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Hello, hello, 2018! ✨ I’ve let go of the traditional new year’s resolutions because—- let’s face it, I always end up breaking them less than a month later. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m not working on self-improvement. One of the things I’ve been meaning to do is save money. A couple of weeks ago,…
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I’ve always been a fan of rum; a cold cuba libre my run-to drink whenever I hang out with friends. Ginebra San Miguel Inc.’s Tripscape two Saturdays ago, Oct 21, 2017, was an event that reintroduced their Añejo Rum. Launched in the 90s, Añejo Rum was warmly welcomed by Filipinos. For a long time, it was an inuman…
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It’s an internationally-known fact that mothers are the best people in the world. In the Philippines, they are known as the ilaw ng tahanan, which translates into “light in the home”. This belief stems from the fact that without mothers, no one would exist. The sad truth is we often take all their efforts for…
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Strolling the streets of Davao during Kadayawan isn't an easy task. The sun will be scorching and the streets will be packed. Last year, I experienced my first Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan and I wasn't that prepared. It was still amazing, though. As it's almost been a year since my first coverage as a blogger, I'm…
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That’s what DDI makes you experience: Beauty, in all forms. You meet the most colorful and beautiful people. You will experience beautiful events and you will realize the beauty in the smallest of things.
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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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