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Pahiyas Festival was probably one of the most stressful festivals I’ve ever attended. Food establishments were not prepared with the influx of tourists, and most of all, traffic management was at its worst. It is a bad idea to attend the festival when the schedule falls on a weekend. Expect that a lot of people…
Restaurant hopping for an entire day in Kapitolyo, Pasig was just the original plan. But when everyone thought that it will be a long day of food and conversations, the idea to spend a staycation near the area popped up. We iterated all hotels near Kapitolyo and settled with the most convenient one, Privato Hotel….
Fine weather engulfed the entire metro as I sat at ease inside the metro rail train. Kapitolyo in Pasig was my destination to meet some friends and for an exciting food adventure in another food hub in Metro Manila. With established and new eateries along East Capitol Drive, we conditioned our tummies for a day…
We didn’t prepare an “eat-tinerary” on our second visit in Maginhawa Street (first time was way back in 2013) because the only thing we wanted to do, was to eat, a lot. Walking a few blocks under the scorching heat of the sun, Karen, a friend living near Maginhawa mentioned this new place that offers…
Exploring new places is one of the things I really enjoy on a trip. Sometimes, I manage to take a break from discovering new stuff, for the sole purpose of relaxation. This happened during my visit to Microtel UP Technohub, the newest addition to the Microtel by Wyndham family and the 13th site all over…
Backpacker lodges and hostels, in previous years, only serve as a place for travelers to sleep, take a bath, and secure their stuff. One of the reasons is that everyone wanted to visit all tourist attractions nearby within a limited time. With these, hostels tried a different way on how they will make their visitors…
A new year means new beginnings. And for a lovely boutique hotel located in the old-world neighborhood of Malate, the Chinese New Year signals the start of a prosperous life right in the heart of the city. Opening its doors to guests who value a well-rounded city experience is Amélie Hotel Manila. Amélie…
Jasmine restaurant introduces patrons to new ways to delight in dim sum and authentic Chinese cuisine. Main dining area of Jasmine at New World Makati. Apart from the traditional hot tea, patrons can enjoy Jasmine’s unlimited dim sum lunch with a large premium Sapporo beer. Well-loved by patrons for its famously crisp and…
SM Mall of Asia will again be mobbed by spectators every Saturday for the 5th Philippine International Pyromusical Competitions. Participants for this year’s competition are Australia, Spain, United Kingdom, France, Japan, China, Germany, Finland, Canada and United States, who will battle out on a spectacular showdown of lights and sounds for six consecutive Saturdays from…
In the past, McKinley Hill in Taguig City was not that popular because of its location difficult to access (means of transportation) by the public. With the development of nearby places and different avenues leading to the place, McKinley Hill is now an emerging center of business, luxury residences, leisure activities and dining. To help…