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Nestled amidst the towering buildings lining Makati Avenue in the lively district of Poblacion, Abraham Manila guarantees budget travelers an immersive experience right in the heart of Makati. A few years back, it was rare to find dormitories around the business district; they either offered good ambiance but were pricey or were cheap but with…
Few years back, in one of the blogger events in Davao City, we stayed in Seda Hotel Abreeza. Since breakfast was part of our booking, we were able to try the buffet breakfast of the hotel. I must say, I was impressed by the simple yet varied spread. Fast forward to 2019, Seda Hotel BGC…
When work tries to pin you down, one of the best things to do on a weekend is a perfect staycation. Concept of staycation is now a notch higher with full-service hotels. In the last few years, availability of wellness and fitness facilities and an expansive buffet spread are already exceptional services that hotels cater…
“Thank you for the invitation. That’s perfect because I’ve never been to Star City.” That’s an excerpt from my reply to the marketing assistant of City Garden Suites when he emailed me for a partnership. The hotel is promoting their new package, the Star City Ride-All-You-Can Staycation package, and they want us to collaborate with…
Makati City is a great spot for staycation because of its food scene, malls, and of course, hotels. One of the things I consider when it comes to picking the right hotel is the price. It shouldn’t be that expensive but amenities and facilities are still top-notch. City Garden Hotel Makati satisfies these requirements; price…
Who doesn’t like desserts? No one. It’s one of my guilty pleasures and kryptonite. From ice cream, cakes, pie, to brownies, cookies, and even donuts and mallows. But what if your favorite desserts come in big packages? Like donuts as big as your face, marshmallows in the size of your fist, and towering cotton candy…
If you’re following my social media, you’ve probably heard about how I forced myself to learn how to bike. With some destinations for my 100-day Southeast Asia backpacking trip require biking for tours, I spent few weekends learning how to ride a bicycle. Biking was really helpful in exploring Bagan (Myanmar), Sukhothai (Thailand), Vientiane (Laos),…
Before anything else, Carlos Celdran’s Intramuros Walk This Way Tour is not for everyone. If you’re a historical buff and just want to see the landmarks that narrate Philippine history, then grabbing a map of Intramuros and doing it on your own is better. But if you’re a kind of traveler who seeks a fresh…
Eating on few restaurants in Poblacion, Makati was the main goal during my stay in Manila after my 3-month backpacking trip outside the country. I had four days to spare and it’s the best time to experience the food scene in this Makati district. Staying in few Makati hostels made me accessible to these restaurants….
Metro Manila has a booming business for high-end and budget hotels. But for shoestring travelers, these rates are still out of bounds especially if they try to extend every cent from their travel fund. Most foreign travelers visiting the Philippines decide not to spend a night in Metro Manila because of two main reasons; congested…