After the polished pace of Japan, arriving in the Philippines felt like landing in another world — one of raw natural beauty, salty hair and bare, sandy feet. The contrast was wild. Here, we were greeted with rustic towns, coastal roads lined with modest housing, wandering dogs, and even the confronting sight of a cockfight …
Kyoto Mountain Magic & Tokyo Adventures
Mount Kurama, Kyoto, Japan Mount Kurama is believed to be the birthplace of Reiki, a Japanese energy healing practice. At the summit, just in front of the main temple, , you’ll find a sacred geometric pattern embedded in the ground, Kongōshō — a stone triangle at its heart. It’s said that standing in the center …
Honeymoon Begins in Osaka, Japan!
We made the tough call to leave our wedding rings at home, even though it felt a bit sad. But Rocky—being the genius he is—suggested we make our own rings on the first day of our honeymoon! So we found ourselves at Ringram Osaka, crafting the most meaningful souvenirs we could’ve imagined. It was such …


