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Meet our official third wheel: Docker
Every couple needs a third wheel. Ours is a French bulldog named Docker.
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Every date, trip and everyday story we've written, newest first.
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A tea set under ₱500 from a Japan surplus store in Tarlac
Affordable tea sets are hard to find, so we drove to a huge Japan surplus store in Moncada, Tarlac.
dates
Poco Deli: a little deli store in Kapitolyo
Corned beef and bacon slabs at a small deli in Kapitolyo, reportedly a favourite of the late President Noynoy Aquino.
Subic, Philippines
Zoobic Safari: an up-close tiger encounter
Tigers right next to the car, and a chance to feed and meet other animals, at Zoobic Safari in Subic.
Subic, Philippines
Texas Joe: a restaurant for titos and daddies in Subic
Exploring calm, peaceful Subic, and the cowboy-themed restaurant that caught our eye.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: let's dive in at Ocean Park
Part two of our Hong Kong trip: a day at Ocean Park, from the pandas to the rides.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: our first Christmas together
After a busy 2019, we made our first Christmas together a memorable one, in Hong Kong.
dates
Tomatito and Southern Grind Bistro: an impromptu date night in BGC
Dinner at Southern Grind Bistro, then drinks at Tomatito, with its vintage interior and friendly staff.
dates
Lakbay Museo: an interactive travel museum in Pasay
A date where we toured the Philippines' famous destinations, and their signature dishes, in one afternoon.
Manila, Philippines
Intramuros: the historic walled city of Manila
Lunch at Ilustrado, then a walk through Intramuros to Fort Santiago.
dates
Flossom Kitchen: the Instagram-worthy restaurant in San Juan
Ever wondered what a flower tastes like? This restaurant in San Juan puts them on the plate.
dates
Organic beer at a vegan convention in BGC
We explored a vegan convention in BGC, and yes, we found the beer.
dates
Walking around Bonifacio Global City
What comes to mind when you hear BGC? For us: good restos, wall art and places to hang out.
dates
Christmas lights at Estancia, Capitol Commons
The Christmas lights were up, so we went to see Estancia mall near Capitol Commons.
dates
Art in Island: a 3D art museum in Cubao
A one-of-a-kind 3D art museum where you step into the paintings, plus Val's story about Van Gogh.
dates
Avilon Zoo, part 2: a valuable learning experience
The second half of our Avilon Zoo day in San Isidro, Rizal, and what we learned along the way.
dates
Field trip at Avilon Zoo, Rizal (part 1: where is the tiger?)
Try the zoo for a change of date. Part one of our day at Avilon Zoo in Rodriguez, Rizal.
lifestyle
Alas Dose: our experimental short film
A short film we made ourselves in BGC: both of us on camera, Reb on the edit, Sigaw by Ube on the soundtrack.
dates
Van Gogh is Bipolar: an extraordinary restaurant in Quezon City
Looking for a date place that's genuinely different? This restaurant on Maginhawa will surprise you.
dates
Yeongyang Hansik: affordable ramen in Kapitolyo
What can you eat with 100 pesos in your pocket? We found one of the cheapest ramen bowls in Kapitolyo, Pasig.
dates
Beer House: craft beer near Capitol Commons
Another beer place, this time in Kapitolyo, Pasig, to try their crafted beers.
dates
El Heneral: underrated chicken wings in Marikina
One of our favourite restaurants in Marikina, for wings we think more people should know about.
dates
Bengal Brew and Wolf & Bear: facing a fear of cats in Cubao
Val is afraid of cats, so of course we went to one of Manila's best-known cat cafes.
Singapore
Haji Lane, Gardens by the Bay and the Supertrees
Singapore's most photogenic lane, then Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and the Supertree light show.
Singapore
Universal Studios and Bugis Street, Singapore
A day with no deadlines: playing like kids at Universal Studios Singapore and wandering Bugis Street.
Singapore
First timers in Singapore
Our first day in Singapore: Changi Airport, a lesson about passport validity, Hotel Grand Central and a lot of walking.
dates
Looking for the best burger in Eastwood City
Our usual burger place had closed, so we tried Zark's in Eastwood and passed on the Jawbreaker challenge.
dates
The Bottle Shop: a not-so-common beer place in BGC
Our pilot episode: a midnight hunt for food in BGC that ended at a shop full of imported craft beer.