Namit Gid, Bacolod!
Bacolod is the City of Smiles, Negros is the Land of Haciendas and Negros Occidental is the Province of Sweet Surprises! But actually, they’re all…
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 Ruins
The Front View of the Mansion Dubbed as the Taj Mahal of the Philippines, yes, you’ve heard about that. Built for an everlasting love, yes,…
The Romance of Loving Thyself
Feb-ibig is LOVE THYSELF! Yes, I know I’ve been loving myself for soooo long! Yes, I’ve been reveling in my alone-ness since birth! Yes, I’ve…
Herbalife Philippines Spectacular 2020!!!!!
Welcoming the official start of a new decade was never that spectacular without my Herbalife family last month! We went to Manila for the most…
Feature Friday: library@orchard
Feature Friday highlights businesses, people, fashion, and basically anything under the sun! Books, books, books! Oh, I sooo love books! I’ve been a reader since…
Kallang All Alone
Kallang all aloneI never have luckChasing dragon boatsOnly mist in the river Kallang all aloneAll colors are goneDrum beats endNever coming back Kallang all aloneThe…
Process Your Thoughts and Feelings through Writing Today – FREE Worksheet!
Unlock the therapeutic potential of self-expression with my free worksheet on processing thoughts and feelings through writing. This carefully crafted resource provides a structured yet…
License
Photo from Web A license (American English) or licence (British English) is an official permission or permit to do, use, or own something (as well…
The Ultimate Guide to Misamis Occidental – Free eBook!
Greetings, fellow explorers! It’s me again, Mae Olandesca, your enthusiastic guide to the hidden gems of Misamis Occidental. In my latest labor of love, I’m…
Immerse Yourself in 20 Expressive Writing Prompts Today – Free eBook!
Hey there, expressive souls! If you have been following my blog, you already know that I’ve found solace, joy, and self-discovery through the art of…
Lablab for Kids Christmas Year 6
Though I skipped Christmas in the Philippines last month, the Lablab for Kids Christmas spirit lives on! Thank you so much Papa, Mama, Auntie Lourding,…
Dive into 20 Journal Prompts Today – Free eBook!
Hey there, fellow wordsmiths! If you’re anything like me, journaling is more than just putting pen to paper—it’s a journey of self-discovery and creative expression….