A Travel Blogger's Eclectic Filipino Home

Blogger Glenn Martinez showcases his love for art and travel in his colorful three-storey apartment

by Real Living Team Apr 17, 2015

Original Article: Bubbles Salvador Photography: Dairy Darilag and Miguel Nacianceno Styling: Dagny Madamba and Paula de Guzman

After typhoon Ondoy destroyed travel blogger Glenn Martinez and nine-year-old son Joaquin's bungalow, they moved into a three-storey apartment nearby. Their new home now serves as a tambayan of artist friends and a venue for art events. It was even used as a set for an indie film starring Lou Veloso and Angel Aquino.

Glenn's ceiling is adorned with panels of a wood carved divider purchased at only P10 each. He bought the pieces when he got off a jeepney while traveling to Pila, Laguna. The rest of the house is filled with interesting pieces that each have their own special story to tell.

Read the original article ("Art Haven") in the October 2014 issue of Real Living Magazine. Download your digital copy of Real Living on the Real Living App now! Log on to summitnewsstand.com.ph/real-living for more details.

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