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First encounter with Planet Grapes happened during my participation in the Awesome Secret Foodies Tour in McKinley Hill organized by Anton Diaz way back in 2013. We were allowed to sample one each from the red and white wines available. I tried a Merlot and a Muscato. From then, I’ve never been to the wine…
Fiesta is one of the colorful events in the life of Filipinos because it serves as venue to reunite with friends and relatives. A Filipino fiesta is incomplete without a feast, literally, on food that are usually local to that certain province. Pinakbet, grilled catfish (locally called as “paltat” in Ilocano), dinengdeng (vegetable soup with…
One of the most celebrated food in Cebu is “lechon”, sorry for those with hypertension. Cebuanos really have their own distinct and precious way of preparing ‘the best pig ever’ as what Bourdain praised during his visit. I planned to list down all lechon places in Cebu yet I wasn’t able to try everything because…
Pools and lagoons are the things that make this resort in Mactan a stand-out from other resorts in the island. It was an impromptu visit to Plantation Bay Resort and Spa when my friends from Manila decided to book an overnight stay in the plush resort. It was a hard time giving my final decision…
It was a boring Saturday morning at home and I was browsing my phone when I opened the Hotel Quickly app. It’s a new app for last-minute hotel booking that offers up to 70% off on hotel and resort rates on top destinations in the country and abroad. You can download the app for iOS…
The group was welcomed by the Filipino inspired lobby and a glass of refreshing welcome drinks. “Maayong adlaw,” the front-desk officers greeted us with wide smiles. Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa will be our home for a weekend in Mactan Island, Cebu. It was summer and visiting Mactan, its beaches, and islets, was one…
Are you going to believe me if I’ll tell you that my first trip to Cebu wasn’t for leisure but for work? People I know in Cebu even asked me why I accepted the offer when I’ve never been to the queen city of the south. Well, I just love adventure and considered the milestone…
Escape your dreary routine and enjoy the comforts of an island getaway in Southern Cebu. Explore the island and you will find yourself appreciating the lush scenery of the famous Sumilon Island. To raise the bar, a stay in Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort will make your getaway blissful and extraordinary. View of the room already…
Coffee is my usual habit first thing when I wake up. Having a work that requires me to report from 2-11PM makes me skip breakfast because my wake up time is around noon. Some researchers say that breakfast dictates the mood of an individual for the entire day. With most corporate employees nowadays have different…
The first local who approached me stated a Php500 rate for the visit to Dao Falls, Binalayan Falls, and Aguinid Falls. I sarcastically declined his offer because I thought it was too much. The Police Station is just a stone-throw away and I had the idea of asking help from them to search for a…