

Maybelline SuperStay Lumi Matte Foundation and 30H Flex Powder Foundation | Quick Review
Today, I’ll do a quick review of Maybelline’s SuperStay Lumi Matte Foundation and the SuperStay 30-hour Flex Powder Foundation. Please note that I am not a makeup expert, just a regular consumer who uses makeup when going out.
Andi Dela Torre Griffiths | Memento Vivere Blog
Aug 26


Wearing Prescription Glasses for the First Time | Owndays Philippines
Hey everyone, today I’m going to share my experience getting prescription glasses for the first time. I thought it might be helpful to those who are curious, so here we are. I’ve heard so many good things about optical shops in Quiapo that offer quality eyewear at lower prices. But since it’s far from where I live, I decided to look somewhere close (to save time and money). I had a few options: Sarabia, Vision Express, OWNDAYS, and Executive Optical (EO).
Andi Dela Torre Griffiths | Memento Vivere Blog
Aug 11


A Taipei (Taiwan) MRT Guide: Navigate with Ease
Taking the MRT is the fastest and most affordable way to explore Taiwan. Their train system is very efficient, and we didn’t really have any issues moving around the whole time we were there. Even my senior citizen parents found it easy to commute. If you’re traveling there soon and plan to commute, you can start with this Taiwan MRT guide. Explore Taipei...
Andi Dela Torre Griffiths | Memento Vivere Blog
May 26


Maru Koala & Animal Park in Bass Coast Shire (Gippsland)
One of the places we visited on our trip to Bass Coast was Maru Koala & Animal Park, a local attraction where you can see some animals or grab a drink. You can find it in Grantville, a small town about two hours away from the city.
Andi Dela Torre Griffiths | Memento Vivere Blog
Apr 17


Yama Japanese Cave Bar at Princesa Garden Island Resort
As I was checking for restaurants close to our accommodation, I found this cave bar, which was only five minutes away and looked new (indeed it was, at that time). It's called Yama Japanese Cave Bar...you can find it Princesa Garden Island Resort
Andi Dela Torre Griffiths | Memento Vivere Blog
Sep 2, 2025


A Fine Selection of Food & Drinks at NIU by Vikings | The Podium
Samgyupsal restaurants have always been one of our go-to places for celebrations or when we crave unlimited food, but for a change, we...
Andi Dela Torre Griffiths | Memento Vivere Blog
Jul 4, 2025


Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park | The Experience
You can’t leave Puerto Princesa without checking out their subterranean river national park. This natural wonder is a must-see! We were amazed by its beauty and structure. Definitely God’s work of art. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for having one of the most impressive cave systems and an 8.2-kilometer underground river.
Andi Dela Torre Griffiths | Memento Vivere Blog
Jun 21, 2025


Inside the Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum
One of the spots we visited in Puerto Princesa is a museum where you can learn about the local heroes of Palawan who fought during the...
Andi Dela Torre Griffiths | Memento Vivere Blog
Jun 1, 2025


What to Expect at Mitra's Ranch in Puerto Princesa
When I was looking for places to visit in Puerto Princesa, Mitra’s Ranch kept showing up, so we decided to include it in our itinerary and check it out...The scenic ranch is owned by former Philippine Senator Ramon Mitra, one of Puerto Princesa’s most prominent politicians, who was also known as a journalist and a diplomat.
Andi Dela Torre Griffiths | Memento Vivere Blog
May 14, 2025












