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LOOK: A preset pilgrimage route around predominantly Buddhist Sri Lanka ultimately leads to Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, where the most sacred relic—a tooth…
Vernon Velasco · · 1 min read
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Vernon Velasco's humorous, observational style blends wit, irony and dark comedy. Drawing from his own experiences, he offers sharp insights into human nature and the awkwardness of everyday life, often exploring themes of family, culture and personal flaws. His writing is conversational and self-deprecating, balancing uproarious humor with moments of vulnerability and introspection. His distinct voice captures the absurdities of life, making readers laugh while also prompting deeper thought.
LOOK: A preset pilgrimage route around predominantly Buddhist Sri Lanka ultimately leads to Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, where the most sacred relic—a tooth…
Vernon Velasco · · 1 min read
Wellness vacations across timezones and continents are skipping India for Sri Lanka, a mecca of traditional healing, where the ancient practice of Ayurveda is…
Vernon Velasco · · 1 min read
LOOK: Treasures are not always unearthed like a buried stash of ancient gold. In Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a special encounter with…
Vernon Velasco · · 1 min read
‘With a welcoming atmosphere and a menu crafted to delight both in-house patrons and visiting diners, Alejandro’s combines culinary excellence with…
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
In matte porcelain glazed with black and gold, the familiar ensemble is ruffled by the wind, capturing the animated Batman energy that flows freely beneath his…
Vernon Velasco · · 3 min read
The lore of the Seven Samurai Iron Chefs comes alive at Botejyu in the miniature Venice Grand Canal at Bonifacio Global City, where diners can now savor the…
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
That is not the life many politicians would choose these days: To star in an action TV series where they go down the savage criminal underworld to beat up the…
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
The Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival, held over two weekends, breaks down the epicurean marvel into a manageable digest, curating the best of Tagaytay in a…
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
‘I reckoned the measures would come in handy against thieves or an impossible zombie outbreak. Now we have a harder threat to dismiss.’
Vernon Velasco · · 3 min read
The first in everyone’s, at the least, two-day itinerary is usually blocked by a single-square-kilometer pilgrimage into The Old City of Jerusalem, paved in…
Vernon Velasco · · 4 min read