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JT's Manukan Grille

JT’s Manukan Grille: Serving Delicious Food The Ilonggo Way

The moment we stepped into the newest branch of JT’s Manukan Grille at Megaworld’s Northill Parade in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, the air wrapped around us like a warm embrace.[…]

Coloane Macau Giant Panda

Getting Lost on Coloane, Macau That Turned Into a Discovery

When I set out to find the giant pandas in Macau, I had no idea that my journey would lead me deep into the heart[…]

Terra Madre

A Feast of Earth and Soul: Terra Madre Spices Up Bacolod

In a city where smiles bloom as effortlessly as sugarcane in the sun, November 2025 brought something even sweeter to Bacolod: the first-ever Terra Madre[…]

Denny's Bacolod

Philippines’ First Denny’s with Pet Park & Kids’ Playground Set to Open in Bacolod

The popular all-American diner chain Denny’s is officially launching its most family-and-pet-centric branch yet in the Philippines as it gets ready to open its first-of-its-kind[…]

Megaworld’s Income Up as Office, Malls, Hotels Hit Double-Digit Growth

Property giant Megaworld recorded a strong net income for the first nine months of 2025 as it grew 14% to almost P18-billion, mainly driven by[…]

Mansion de Bacolod

Mansion de Bacolod: Dining in a House That Holds History 

Have you ever dined in a place that seemed to whisper stories from the past? I’ve had the pleasure of doing just that and sharing[…]

The Quarter Chaophraya Bangkok

The Quarter Chaophraya and my riverside adventure in Bangkok

Under the moonlit night, I sat by the circular stone bench at the edge of The Quarter Chaophraya, watching the boats plying the Chao Phraya River.[…]

Hacienda Santa Rosalia in Manapla, Negros Occidental

Hacienda Santa Rosalia: A Journey Through Time & Taste

It was a crisp morning when we set off from Bacolod City to Hacienda Santa Rosalia on National Route 7 (N7). The highway was like[…]

Boodle Fight Feast

A Feast Like No Other: Experiencing the Boodle Fight in the Philippines

Long tables of a colorful spread over banana leaves rolled into Namit and Fuego Bar & Lounge in Citadines Bacolod City, setting the stage for[…]

Central Vietnam Hue

5 Days in Central Vietnam: Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An

Central Vietnam unfolds like a vibrant tapestry, weaving together history, culture, and natural beauty into three enchanting destinations: Da Nang, Hue, and Hoi An. Each[…]

Carpe Diem Beach Club Phuket, Thailand

Carpe Diem Phuket: Beachfront Bliss and Thrilling Nights

Uplifting beats greeted us as we stepped into Carpe Diem Beach Club in Phuket, Thailand, where masked ushers handed out vibrant cocktail drinks with flair.[…]

Namit Citadines Bacolod City

Feast with the Namit Breakfast Buffet at Citadines Bacolod City

As the morning sun casts its golden glow over Bacolod City, guests of Citadines Bacolod City are greeted by an irresistible feast. Namit, the property’s signature restaurant,[…]

ICONSIAM

ICONSIAM: A Gateway to the Life Vein of Bangkok

ICONSIAM rises like a glittering crown along the Chao Phraya River, where golden spires meet modern glass—a bridge between Thailand’s heritage and innovation. After wrapping[…]

Megaworld Two Regis Bacolod

Megaworld’s Two Regis: A New Standard of Modern Living in Bacolod

The Guimaras Strait sparkled to my left, while the majestic Negros Mountain Ranges stood tall on my right. I stood on the balcony of a[…]

Da Nang, Vietnam

Discovering Da Nang: A Guide for First-time Travelers

Da Nang, Vietnam, caught us completely by surprise. We arrived expecting a laidback Southeast Asian city, but what greeted us was something far more enchanting—a[…]

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