Philippines, through my eyes.
My mother was born in the Philippines, so visiting has a personal connection for me. These stories bring together time with family and new friends, my visit to Pampanga, and a weekend in Cebu.
PhilippinesA weekend in Cebu: lechon, ramen and coffee
My Cebu City food weekend: rich ramen at Mendokoro Ramenba, a roughly ₱600 pour-over at Peak Coffee Roaster, lechon, and time around IT Park.
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PhilippinesMeeting my Filipino family for the first time in Pampanga
My first visit to meet my Filipino family in Pampanga—and why the people became the most important part of the trip.
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