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The Other Side of Mae
Explore beautiful places. Discover everyday beauty. Reflect on meaningful stories.

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What We Learn Along the Way

Every journey leaves us with more than memories—it leaves us with lessons. Through personal reflections, stories of reinvention, and moments of growth, discover the insights that help us embrace change, find hope, and appreciate every chapter of life.

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The South Gate of Angkor Thom

Posted on August 21, 2016August 21, 2016by Mae Olandesca

Gods on the left and demons on the right – these are the guardians of Cambodia’s “Great City”, Angkor Thom.  As you may look closely, bad-looking heads with eyes piercing […]

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The Other Side of Mae @ 5!

Posted on August 14, 2016August 14, 2017by Mae Olandesca

Five years ago, I started a blog.  A blog not grand, a blog unnoticeable, a blog intended only to document my simple life.  But to my surprise, along came people […]

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Tom Yum

Posted on July 24, 2016December 8, 2016by Mae Olandesca

             Serves:  5                                             […]

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Feature Friday: Puesto, Misamis Occidental Restaurant

Posted on July 22, 2016January 9, 2024by Mae Olandesca
interior design of Misamis Occidental restaurant

Photo Grabbed from Maria Suzanne Saulong Feature Friday highlights businesses, people, fashion, and basically anything under the sun! Puesto is the Spanish word for post.  Since we have been under […]

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Whimsical Wednesday: When Mentoring Becomes Mothering

Posted on July 20, 2016August 13, 2016by Mae Olandesca

Whimsical Wednesday shows my fancy in a myriad of beautiful things. What’s the difference between a dream and a vision?  When a dream felt so real, is it already a vision? […]

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Angkor Wat: City of Temples

Posted on July 17, 2016August 13, 2016by Earl Peter Gangoso

When I was younger, Disneyland was my place to be!  But as I was maturing, I desired to visit exotic places in Asia so I started out with timeless charm Vietnam, amazing […]

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The Magic of Angkor Wat

Posted on July 6, 2016August 18, 2016by Mae Olandesca
Angkor Wat 4

(c) Tita Lilibeth “If you still believe in magic, you’re subject to enchantment.” – Toba Beta Captivated, in awe, tranced. Still can’t find the right word to explain what I […]

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Chasing Sunrise in Cambodia

Posted on June 30, 2016November 13, 2016by Mae Olandesca

Oh, what a grueling sched I have nowadays that I wish it’s gonna be 26 hours a day!  (Before, I was only wishing for 25 but with the over overload, […]

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Feature Friday: Chef Lau’s Pugon Roasters

Posted on June 10, 2016October 27, 2016by Mae Olandesca

Feature Friday highlights businesses, people, fashion, and basically anything under the sun! Stumbled upon this over-the-counter-sort-of-carenderia resto in a certain mall in Manila during our last visit.  I was enthralled by […]

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Filipino-Style Pad Thai

Posted on June 7, 2016August 13, 2016by Mae Olandesca

             Serves:  5                                             […]

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