Raine Baljak

Life as a foreigner in a foreign country

By: Raine Baljak May 24, 2021Apr 1, 2023

Japan, Tokyo 東京, Travel#backpacking, #foreign place, #foreignerinjapan, #gaijin, #japan, #traveler, #traveling, #travelling, how to liveLeave a Comment

can become very lonely if you do not invest the time into learning more about the place, people and culture. There are lands to explore, history to uncover and so much to learn from the locals. If you are planning to move away from your hometown to a foreign place, then here are some tips…

Cacao, food of the Gods

By: Raine Baljak Apr 13, 2021Apr 1, 2023

Cebu, Food Reviews, Nutrition, PhilippinesCacao, Cacao Bean, Chocolate, Cocoa, Food, Foodie, Foodlover1 Comment

I love chocolate, but when organizations like Harvard Health Publishing discusses the health benefits (like improved memory) with chocolate consumption, then I am sure you will find more reasons to love Philippine-made chocolate in this article about JN CACAO.

Does alcohol contribute to weight-gain?

By: Raine Baljak Feb 24, 2021Apr 1, 2023

Health, Nutritionalcohol, Diet, Food, Foodblogger, Foodie, foodscience, Health, healthy lifestyle, NutritionLeave a Comment

I do not want to be a party-pooper but when an individual is stressed it can affect their sleeping patterns, dietary discipline, or management of stress. Some clients result to alcohol-intake because it gives a feeling of relief and muscle relaxation. However, alcohol is a major contributor to weight-gain and it does not contain any…

About the EP

By: Raine Baljak Feb 6, 2021Feb 6, 2021

ArtFilipino, Indie Artist, Janis Joplin, Macy Gray, Musician, Raine Baljak, Singer Songwriter, Singer-SongwriterLeave a Comment

Raine Baljak recently released her 6-track EP and this is the truth behind the lyrics of each song.

Music is in my Blood

By: Raine Baljak Jan 29, 2021Jun 14, 2021

ArtAmy Winehouse, Artist, Barbra Steisand, Cebu International School, Florence and the Machine, Florence Welsch, Joss Stone, Music, Musicals, Phantom of the Opera, Singer, Singer-Songwriter3 Comments

We all know Raine Baljak as Miss Cebu 2016, health and fitness coach at BaBeBoBs but we never knew she was a singer and songwriter at heart. Here’s her story uncovered.

Portions Please

By: Raine Baljak Jan 24, 2021Feb 5, 2022

Health, NutritionDiet, Health, Meal Planning, NutritionLeave a Comment

Last night’s dinner was Shabu-Shabu. We used an induction hob to heat the cast iron sukiyaki pot as we boiled chinese cabbage, negi onions, an assortment of mushroom, tofu and sliced pork meats. After they have come to a boil, we pick up with chopsticks and dip into our sauce bowls and dine. This Japanese…

The Poster Community

By: Raine Baljak Jan 11, 2021Apr 1, 2023

Art, Japan, Tokyo 東京, TravelCollector's Edition, COVID19, Japan, Japanese Culture, movie poster, movies, Postershop, TokyoLeave a Comment

Imagine streets flooded with foreigners bending their heads down as they enter winding stores filled with bookshelves overstocked from floor to ceiling. The crowds that would dig through piles of toppling bookshelves or poster bins have now vanished from the streets of Tokyo, Chiba, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagano, and Okayama. The prefectures listed above are…

Start with the Mindset to Finish in Gifu

By: Raine Baljak Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021

Gifu 岐阜県, MotivationCommunication Skills Development, Health, Public-Speaking, Well-being, Youth EmpowermentLeave a Comment

Start with the Mindset to Finish is a workshop I conducted in Gifu, Japan to a youth audience of foreign residents in need of stress management, communication skills development and connecting to their community. Learn about the workshop in this article.