Tag: Makati
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Visiting some Heritage Sites around Metro Manila
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Heritage sites are aplenty in Metro Manila. The various towns and cities within the National Capital Region trace their roots since the 16th century so it’s no wonder that one can find many old buildings and structures around the metropolis. While there are very popular heritage sites in Metro Manila…
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Visiting 5 Pilgrim Churches in Metro Manila
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While scrolling through Facebook one evening, I came across a notification from a friend with a link from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila website, where Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle designated five churches in the city as Pilgrim Churches for the Year of Faith. Pilgrim churches are sacred places…
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Le Bistro D’Agathe: French Dining Within the Neighborhood
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Almost everyday, I pass by this corner house with red door and artsy walls in my neighborhood in Makati, Philippines. A signage states “Le Bistro D’Agathe“. Though I lived within the area, I’ve never actually tried the place. I was more familiar with the old restaurant housed in that corner…
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MNL Boutique Hostel: A Backpacker’s Haven in Makati
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MNL Boutique Hostel is a backpacker’s haven in the Philippines that brings together fun and friendship into your travel equation. Backpacking in your own city — it’s not a new concept but it’s neither something that most people do. Recently, I tried being a backpacker in Makati, where I am…
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Suzu Kin: A Delicious Japanese Food Discovery in Makati
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Suzu Kin was not on my list of places to eat in Makati, yet a taxi driver unexpectedly led me there. I have always believed that some of the best places to eat come through local recommendations. Sometimes, the most memorable discoveries happen when someone simply says, “Try that place.” That…
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First-time at the Sky Garden
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Not everyone knows where it is. It’s not a public place but some events do happen here. For those holding office at the Enterprise building along Makati’s Ayala Avenue, the Sky Garden must be something they’ve heard of. It occupies the rooftop of the lower tower of Enterprise. I came…
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First-time in You Jie Xiao Chao Restaurant
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…and Manila’s other hole-in-the-wall eateries It was another holiday in the Philippines as we commemorated the Day of Valor, celebrating the bravery of Filipino soldiers who fought during World War II. Supposedly, my friends and I were scheduled to go to Corregidor Island, the fortress of Japanese soldiers. Unfortunately, the…