The Travel Zen of Cai

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  • How to Pull Off a Chic Layered Look While Living in Baguio

    If you’re living in or visiting Baguio during the cold season, you know the weather calls for thoughtful layering that keeps you warm without feeling bulky. Pulling off a chic layered outfit here means balancing function and style – light… Continue reading

  • In the Heart of the Highlands

    I remember looking down below—it was steep ravines and the deep blue river at the bottom seemed so angry, its raging current crashing against the rocks with a wild intensity. I quickly averted my eyes forward. The endless sharp curves… Continue reading

  • What Happened After Graduation 2019?

    Have you ever thought about where you might be now if the world hadn’t paused back in 2020? Not just in terms of places you could’ve gone, but the version of yourself you imagined becoming. The plans you made –… Continue reading

  • My First Taste of Pad Thai

    When it comes to food, I’ve always been a little cautious- sticking to what I know and love. My husband, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. He’s the kind of person who gets excited about unfamiliar dishes, bold… Continue reading

  • Have You Ever Hiked After the Rain?

    I started my hike at the foot of the mountain just after the rain had passed. The air felt fresh and alive, filled with the scent of wet earth and woodland. Everything shimmered with leftover raindrops –  the leaves, the… Continue reading

  • Escaping the DC Buzz: A Day in Old Town Alexandria

    One of the best things about living in Washington, DC is how easy it is to escape the city for a day without even needing a car. Sometimes, all it takes is a swipe of your Metro card and a… Continue reading

  • Lessons & Life Between the Philippines, Thailand, and the U.S.

    Baguio was my beginning- a city wrapped in pine-scented air and early morning fog. I remember walking home as the sun came up, the streets quiet after another long night shift. On weekends, I swapped graveyard hours for exam rooms… Continue reading

  • The Stray and the Spirit House

    It was one of those slow, golden afternoons in Bangkok- the kind where everything feels suspended in heat and soft hums. I had just left Chatuchak Park, legs a little tired, brain mildly buzzing from sunlight and stillness. I wasn’t… Continue reading

  • Basking in the Misty Nook of บ้านสวนสาทร Baan Suan Sathorn

     As my feet touch the ground, I sniffed the air as if to imbibe the positive energy that this Land of Smiles radiates. I scanned my surroundings to see familiar faces but  was overwhelmed with the throng of people moving… Continue reading