Golden Nuggets: Ten Podcasts that Expanded My Thinking

Traffic in Metro Manila causes billions of pesos in lost profit each year. On an individual level, it is a huge waste of time and energy that could be used for economically value-adding activities. I spend hours on the road each day–hours I could spend reading a good book, engaging in meaningful face-to-face conversation, or facilitating workshops with my team. It is tempting to conclude … Continue reading Golden Nuggets: Ten Podcasts that Expanded My Thinking

Hannah TSeptember 23, 2018January 9, 20221 Comment

Business, International, Personal Growth

Paradigm Shift: 5 Things I Learned about Mainland China (Beijing, April 2018)

Just this week, I set out on a last-minute business trip to Beijing. Having visited China three other times before, each one either dull or unpleasant, I had nothing but qualms about going on this trip, especially as I was to be alone, ill-equipped with barely-conversational Mandarin. To my surprise, fourth time was the charm. This trip turned my mind around, left me eager to … Continue reading Paradigm Shift: 5 Things I Learned about Mainland China (Beijing, April 2018)

Hannah TApril 22, 2018January 9, 2022Leave a comment

International

Taipei, Taiwan (November 2017)

My second time in this Asian-city favorite was mostly a routine run to the places I went to the first time. The locals were warm and helpful, as usual, and we were happy to have communicated with them mostly in fuk-yuen, a dialect our family members speak to each other with. Chang Kai Shek Memorial Ximending Yehliu GeoPark Tonghua Night Market, Raohe Night … Continue reading Taipei, Taiwan (November 2017)

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Mount Pinatubo (2017)

At one o-clock in the morning, we were debating whether to proceed, as the rain poured just hours before our early-morning meet-up. Our tour coordinator was not responsive to our calls (we later found out that he was asleep as we panicked), though we’re glad to have stubbornly left our homes and gave up a night’s rest for the trip. After a few hours, we … Continue reading Mount Pinatubo (2017)

Hannah TJuly 4, 2017January 9, 20221 Comment

International

Singapore (2017)

Advanced apologies for the brevity. I need to work on my travel writing. Photos not in chronological order. Places to go: Orchard Road SCAPE* Ben’s Cookies Emerald Hill Road** Istana Park & Cafe Places In Bugis Center Haji Lane Hyde & Co., North Bridge Road Parksquare Building Singapore National Library Chinatown Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle** China town flee markets … Continue reading Singapore (2017)

Hannah TMarch 4, 2017January 9, 2022Leave a comment

International

Singapore (2017): Evening Architecture

Behold: this city’s architecture are art pieces in themselves. Guess which figures they resemble! Esplanade: the ‘Durians’ Deoxyribonucleic Acid formation Lotus Flower in full bloom Cookies-and-cream trifle World’s biggest Toblerone bar Admired this view from the Singapore Flyer. You folks MUST board it when you’re there. More about the trip on a separate post! Continue reading Singapore (2017): Evening Architecture

Hannah TMarch 3, 2017January 9, 2022Leave a comment