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Reviews, recipes & our journey
Hi guys, we’re San and Sara! We share honest reviews of products and places, Filipino and Iranian recipes, and stories from our everyday life and travels.
We try it, test it, and share what works, what could be better, and whether it offers good value.
Featured hands-on reviews
Action figures · New reviewRevoltech TokiThe gentle Fist of the North Star fighter, with detailed sculpting and an Amiba surprise.Read the review →
Everyday carryGerber Paraframe IA skeletal steel design, practical handling and the tradeoffs that matter.Read the review →
Action figuresRevoltech JagiThe Fist of the North Star villain gets a surprisingly good figure.Read the review →Explore with San and Sara
Recipes from our kitchen
Filipino and Iranian recipes, with flavours and ideas from other cultures too.
Places and our journey
Our visits, food discoveries, and stories from everyday life and our travels.
LATEST REVIEWS, RECIPES, AND STORIES
How to Transfer From an Old iPhone to a New iPhone: Step by Step (iPhone 11 Pro Max to 17 Pro Max)
A personal, step by step walkthrough of moving from my aging iPhone 11 Pro Max to an iPhone 17 Pro Max, using Quick Start, with honest tips on backups, SIMs, GCash and what not to erase.
S.H.Figuarts Beelzebub Review: This Little Pink Devil Is Something Else
My hands on S.H.Figuarts Beelzebub Sand Land review: vivid pink and purple colors, alternate faces, accessories, articulation, pros and cons, and a nostalgic nod to Dabura.
Gerber Air Ranger Review: Surprisingly Light, Tough Feeling, Not Quite Premium (4.3/5)
Gerber Air Ranger review: a 2.6 oz aluminum folder with a surprisingly sturdy feel and excellent ridged grip, but not a premium finish. Hands-on rating: 4.3/5.
How to Transfer GCash to a New iPhone Without Getting Locked Out
Don’t get locked out of GCash when changing iPhones. We moved from iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPhone 17 Pro Max the right way: unregister the old device, move the SIM and register the new phone. Photos and step-by-step instructions included.