THE TALA

by Franz: A British-Filipino Lifestyle Blog
  • ‘From Manila With Love’ – A Blessed Family Reunion

    ‘MANILA’ -The most wonderful place to spend Christmas… My home. They say home is where …

  • Muni Muni

    Tumingin ako sa salamin. Tiningnan ko ang aking sarili ng mga ilang minuto. Tiningnan ko …

  • Sometimes, We Achieve More When We Slow Down

    When I was little, I thought that adults who were always in a hurry were …

  • Have You Ever Caught Someone Talking About You In Another Language?

    I have. I was having lunch with my fiance the other day when I overheard …

  • The Impossible Dream

    A song composed by Mitch Leigh with lyrics by Joe Darion To dream the impossible …

  • My Daily Morning Rituals To Make Each Day Happier

    Getting up is hard to do and even though you find yourself awake before your …

    • THE TALA POSTS YOUTUBE VIDEOS

    What Clothes To Pack When Travelling To Rome In Winter

    What Clothes To Pack When Travelling To Rome In Winter

    We went on a last minute trip to Rome. I panicked a little because I didn’t know what clothes to pack. Thanks to British Airways and their generous 23 kg luggage allowance, I was able to cram in quite a…

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    What I Think Some Filipinos Can Learn From Minimalism

    What I Think Some Filipinos Can Learn From Minimalism

    I still recall a deeply hurtful conversation I had with a Filipino woman. She asked me what my current job title was and when I told her that I was working as a junior manager for a luxury fashion brand,&…
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    Lightweight Airplane Essentials For A Luxury Travel Experience

    Lightweight Airplane Essentials For A Luxury Travel Experience

    Travelling on long or short haul flights can be a tiring experience for anyone. Although I try and make this a calming time for me to read a book, listen to podcasts or watch movies, I still think that sitting&…
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    What Being Engaged To Be Married Really Means To Us

    What Being Engaged To Be Married Really Means To Us

    Exactly a year ago today, I stood in front of the Eiffel tower with the love of my life when he asked me to marry him. It was definitely a romantic day to remember and I will never forget the&…
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    Why I Stopped Feeling Guilty About Charging For My Time And Services

    Why I Stopped Feeling Guilty About Charging For My Time And Services

    If I could go back in time, I would definitely hire a manager to help me with my career when I first started singing (back when I was only 14 years old). I had so much passion as an artist…
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