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Thailand: Phuket's old town 19 Aug 2013 | 03:40 pm
So what else is there to see in Phuket, Thailand? If you love old architecture, you might want to walk around Phuket's old town. I hired a car to visit the beaches of Phuket. And since I had a car, I ...
Thailand: Sri Panwa Phuket 15 Aug 2013 | 07:56 am
Sri Panwa Phuket is no doubt one of the best resorts in Phuket, Thailand! I spent two nights in one of their luxurious pool villas one rainy September. Although I couldn't explore much since the weath...
Globe presents Huawei's newest smartphones & the Globe Huawei Ascend ambassadors 6 Aug 2013 | 06:00 am
Cesca Litton, Patti Grandidge, Aly Borromeo and Ivan Henares all share one thing in common. They may not be today’s larger-than-life superstars, but their confidence, wit, and sense of perseverance in...
Ilocos Norte: Your guide to the best Ilocos empanadas 5 Aug 2013 | 05:04 pm
Much has been said about the Ilocos empanada. Note that there are two distinct varieties, namely Batac and Vigan, the differences of which, I've written about before. But in Ilocos Norte, there are se...
Iloilo: Must try Ilonggo dishes 30 Jul 2013 | 03:12 pm
Visiting Iloilo City can be a culinary adventure. Here are some Ilonggo dishes you might want to try out while in Iloilo City. La Paz Batchoy must be on top of almost everyone's list. You can get the...
Iloilo: Santa Barbara Church and Iloilo Golf and Country Club 29 Jul 2013 | 01:51 pm
Santa Barbara, Iloilo has a special place in our country's history. I was honored to celebrate our 115th Independence Day with the citizens of Santa Barbara. One of the town's heritage sites is the Sa...
Quezon City: Ma Mon Luk's Original Mami 28 Jul 2013 | 01:53 pm
For the longest time, I've always seen Ma Mon Luk Restaurant every time I drive along Quezon Avenue. I've always known it as an old restaurant founded in Manila in 1920, definitely part of our culinar...
Quezon City: Steak at Snackaroo Kamuning & Matalino 26 Jul 2013 | 10:13 pm
Snackaroo has been around for ages! I can't believe I only discovered this recently after all those years studying in U.P. For just Php140, you can have a T-bone Steak or Porterhouse Steak served with...
Parañaque: Crispy Chili Garlic Bacon at The Burgery, BF Homes 23 Jul 2013 | 12:06 am
BF Homes Parañaque is definitely a foodie haven. I was looking for something to eat late last night and went for a drive along Aguirre Avenue. That's one long stretch of restaurants, many of which you...
Thailand: Beach hopping in Phuket (Rawai, Kata, Karon & Patong) 18 Jul 2013 | 07:54 am
People don't realize that Phuket is actually a large island, a province of Thailand in fact. It took me an about an hour to get from the Phuket International Airport on the northern end of the island ...