TOWN & COUNTRY PHILIPPINES
When I told my mother I wanted to report on the pressing issues around the world, she scoffed and said "Prove it, do the exact opposite."
So, I did. During the summer of my freshman year at Elon University, I worked as a contributing writer for Town & Country Philippines, a lifestyle magazine published by Summit Media. Over the summer, I wrote over 20 print stories and dozens of online articles. While I had a really fun time, it just wasn't the type of journalism for me. Below is my best work from my Town & Country, I hope you enjoy my first last foray into lifestyle journalism. |
STORIES AND ARTICLES
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If you weren't born a king, at least drink like one
Since the establishment of Louis XIII in the late 1800s, its esteemed bottles of cognac have spread to all corners of the globe. For the past two centuries it has produced and sold some of the finest brandy in the world. Each individual bottle created takes years of planning and commitment for the cognac to have that famous firework effect... |
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Okada Manila brings the best of Japan to the Philippines
It's a common saying that good things in life come in threes, but Kappou Imamura brings you the best things in life in fives. The Japanese culinary principle Gomi, Goshiki, Goho can be translated to “five flavors, five colors and five different preparation styles..." |
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The World's Watch: The next great leap for interconnectedness
Last year, Vacheron Constantin had added two new models to its highly desirable Traditionnelle World Time watch collection. Available in either 18-karat white or 18-karat pink gold, these timepieces trounce the competition by featuring 37 world time zones, instead of the usual 24... |
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Ride the Rays: Rolls-Royce's newest, sleekest creation
Rolls-Royce’s newest model, the Dawn, has made its way to the Philippines. A quote by Batman’s ally-turned-foe Harvey Dent might best describe this model’s vibrant color palette: “The night is darkest just before the dawn.” Some may think that a clash of colors might take away from this car’s seductive elegance, but in fact, it has the opposite effect... |
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Best and Brightest: Brilliant minds from the Class of 2017
Young, smart, and full of hope, some of the best and the brightest from the class of 2017 hope to return and make a difference... |