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A Taste of the Philippines in the Heart of Europe
Pinoys opens a new branch and bistro in Prague’s historic Wenceslas Square By Andy Peñafuerte III Pinoys Bistro features Filipino merienda favorites such as empanada, banana cue, and ube biko The Philippine diaspora in the Czech Republic is celebrating the opening of Pinoys’ new bistro, just steps away from the historic Václavské Náměstí or Wenceslas Square. What began as a modest brick-and-mortar store has now become a touchstone for the Filipino community in the Czech Repub

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Berlin Boodle Fights and Mother-Daughter Bonds
How one Filipino restaurant is rewriting the immigrant story By Kermit Tesoro, Berlin “Where was I born in Manila?” Rosaline turns to her mother, Rosalinda, mid-interview; a simple, unassuming question. And yet, like so many family stories, it had never been asked aloud. It's funny how the most basic details of our lives wait for the most unexpected settings to emerge, in this case, over a late-lunch-early-dinner boodle fight, with bare hands reaching into mounds of freshly c

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Jan 124 min read


‘Once We Had a Dream’
When theatre becomes a voice for change By Lisa Ante Pangan, Austria Photos by Peter Seipel In autumn 2025, theatre director Daryl Jade P. Abaya toured with Vincent V. Arada, Daniel Kaen Camacho, Princess Ann Camacho, Michaela B. Canillo, Patricia Ann D. Ecalnir and William Guarino, fellows from the PREDA Youth Group across Germany, Italy and Austria. With their musical drama “Once We Had a Dream,” these young performers have been raising global awareness for years about the

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Jan 123 min read


The Filipino Diaspora in Northern Ireland
An introduction to some of the micro-communities that make up this vibrant community Over the last three decades, Filipino legal migrants from all walks of life have progressively and contentedly settled in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. A picturesque and beautiful country, Northern Ireland has a population of 1.93 million. Filipinos have emerged to become a significant part of the National Health Service work force, private hospitals, community and home care entities, hos

Feds Infante Murray
Jan 126 min read
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Arah Sales-Gaillard: From Makati Girl to Owner of the Majestic Hotel
A story of courage, faith, and never forgetting your roots By Dennis Manaay, Country Editor, France, and Margo Calderero Le-Lain “Trust in your dreams, have courage in your heart, and remember that your business address is wherever you choose to stand at any given time - Arah. Arlibeth 'Arah' Sales-Gaillard is a proud Filipina who proves that our kababayans can thrive anywhere in the world while keeping our values close to heart. The fourth of five children from a simple Maka

Dennis Mana-ay
Jan 213 min read


When Light Finds Its Way
Christmas in Luxembourg and the Filipino spirit that refuses the cold Photo courtesy of Luxembourg City Tourist Office Luxembourg in winter feels like a painting — soft lights brushing centuries-old quarters, the crisp air humming with stillness, and Christmas markets glowing beneath a crown of northern stars. Yet amid the calm and cold, the Filipino community brings its own constellation into this small country: one made of song, generosity, and gatherings that warm the sea

Cipriano De Guzman Jr. – The Filipino Baritone®
Dec 29, 20253 min read


From the Nobel Prize to the Advent Star
A Christmas celebration in Sweden Adventstar: The shop window of Ljusexperten in Linköping, Sweden displays electric advent candles and stars of Bethlehem. (By Lars Aronsson/LA2 via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC SA 1.0) For me, there are four very important highlights in the Swedish Christmas celebration. It is something that I have adapted, loved and enjoyed since I arrived here in the early 80s. Lighting the Advent Star. The classic advent star has four stearin candl

Rachel Hansen
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Alive Beneath the Northern Lights
An Icelandic night to remember There are night skies—and then there are nights when the sky breathes. Here in Iceland, under this vast Arctic canvas I’ve come to know so well, the aurora borealis doesn’t just appear; it moves with intention. Even after years of living here, every single display still catches me off guard. The sky opens, and suddenly, I’m five years old again, staring up in disbelief. The phenomenon The northern lights might look like magic, but they’re born f

Mildred Manuel-Vidarsson
Dec 18, 20253 min read


A day trip to Vienna: A Filipino food guide from a local for your perfect getaway
Text by Ralph Chan Images by Marikit Markt A re you planning a visit to Vienna soon? To make your day even more beautiful, here are...

Ralph Chan
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Historical Churches in Manila
words and images by Gloria Hernandez Grejalde Dig into Manila’s rich historical past. Travel back in time as you walk through the aisles...

Gloria Hernandez Grejalde
May 29, 20244 min read


THRIVING ABROAD
Let this award-winning book guide you Words by Ieth Inolino-Idzerda Photos courtesy of The Philippine Embassy in The Netherlands If...

Ieth Inolino Idzerda
May 1, 20242 min read


Filipinos Run the World’s Northernmost Sushi Restaurant
Nuga Sushi in Svalbard is part of a nationwide network of Filipino sushi chefs in Norway Words and Images by Jennifer Fergesen Some days...

Jennifer Fergesen
Apr 2, 20248 min read


Travel in Style with Style Tourista
By: Donna Künzler Mimi Ciccone, the founder of Style Tourista, who is an artist, designer, travel curator and most recently an author,...

Donna Künzler
Jan 27, 20245 min read


PALAWAN, WHERE FUN IS ENDLESS AND BOUNDLESS
Words and photos by Gloria Hernandez Grejalde Dubbed as the country’s last frontier because of its diverse marine diversity and...

Gloria Hernandez Grejalde
Sep 25, 20233 min read
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