Mad Mark’s Creamery and Good Eats
Jollibee, McDo, Chowking, Greenwich – these are by-far the top 4 Philippine fast food chains Filipinos love the the most! And these are also the only fast…
Author: Mae Olandesca
Mary Rosalie “Mae” Olandesca is a licensed chemical engineer turned cosmetic regulatory specialist, writer, photographer, and creator of The Other Side of Mae. Originally from the Philippines and now exploring life in Canada, Mae believes that every place has a story—and that beauty can be found not only in extraordinary destinations, but also in the everyday moments we often overlook.
Through her stories and photographs, she invites readers to explore beautiful places, discover everyday beauty, and reflect on the meaningful experiences that make life worth celebrating.
The Eton Residences Greenbelt
Urban living has never been my thing because residing in big cities always wears me out physically and mentally. I couldn’t withstand the land, water,…
Going Local on Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s 154th Birthday
It’s our national hero’s birthday today so let me take you down memory lane to Jose Rizal’s life (as if I was there when he…
Spiritual Sunday: Himala sa Simala?
Spiritual Sunday teaches all about life and our Big Boss. Let them construct a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them. – Exodus 25:8…
#JustSaying on Philippine Independence Day
Today is the 117th year of our independence as a nation. How far has the Philippines gone after 1898? From one president to another, are…
Wanted: #tosomtravels Buddy/ies
In continuation to my previous post, a journey won’t be complete if you don’t have company. Obediently following all those tips I’ve mentioned won’t make…
Top Ten #tosomtravels Tips
I don’t know if I’m already a certified “traveler” and I don’t know if I am worthy to be called as such but years of…
Bluemoon
blue backless minidress. slippers from havaianas. locket pendant from charms and memories. Viet Nam handbag from masks art souvenir. location at Hoan Kiem Lake District,…
Useful Travel Apps
Tech Tuesday tells about the techie side of me! Just last night, I told my students that 90% of the worldwide web is junk with the…
#tosomeats in Vietnam
“”Vietnamese Food” is a true adventure story for the palate and an absorbing culinary tour.” – Bobby Chinn (Vietnamese Food, 2010) I strongly agree with…
Feeling at Home in Old Quarter
Surrounding Hoàn Kiếm Lake is Old Quarter, Vietnam’s old Hanoi. This is the country’s business center where trade and commerce take place 24/7. It is…
Side Trip at Hải Dương Province
Hải Dương is a highly industrialized province in northern Vietnam where the country’s manufacturing companies are located. It is like Cavite Economic Zone in Luzon…