Jessie Lichauco (97) is a lady of Irish-Scottish-Cuban-English descent. She has lived in the Philippines for 75 years. She and her husband were residents of Manila during the Japanese occupation of WWII. […]
Peace of Memories
A Quiet Passion
How often do you encounter a woman who has had a successful career in finance, married her perfect partner, give birth to three children, actively campaigned for her husband’s run for political […]
The Balance of Home
An example of how team work, lots of love and just being true to yourself can help transform a penthouse apartment into a place called home. Click here to read the story
Safe Haven
“Home is when you find a moment that you don’t want to leave.” These words spoken by my grandmother, Jessie Lichauco, echo in my mind as I greet the familiar glass-encased lion […]
A Way of Life
For the free-spirited INA CALALANG AYALA, curiosity need not kill the cat – it could bring a humorous and intelligent sense of self. Click here to read the story
“Finding a Path of Her Own” – on Sarah Lopez Weston
BORN INTO ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST PROMINENT FAMILIES, SARAH LOPEZ WESTON GAVE UP A LIFE IN THE LAP OF LUXURY TO START ANEW IN LONDON, FINDING SPIRITUALITY AND HER OWN IDENTITY […]
Earth, Wind, Fire and Water
The word adventure is like the word love. Everyone has their own definition of what it means and their own way of experiencing it. Some people go to Boracay to get away […]
My Unexpected Africa
A safari teaches many lessons, among them some of the deepest human truths. Click here to read the story
From Windblown to Barefoot: The art of being ready for anything
To me, a perfect beach holiday “get away” means not only being with good friends, having great weather and staying in a beautiful place, but also being prepared for any occasion. An […]
Stairway to Heaven
Step into the temple that is TIRTA SPA and you immediately know there is something special about this corner of Boracay, whether your goal is to relax, rejuvenate, restore or renew. Click […]
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