Bacolod City is always known for its sumptuous food offerings that one should try the various food products available locally. Restaurants and eateries dot different parts of the City of Smiles, which locals and tourists alike have come to enjoy. Now, you can feast on your favorite food in the comforts of your home, office, …
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It’s a must for every visitor of Negros Occidental to bring back home the sweet goodies of the sugarbowl of the Philippines. Take your pick from napoleones to piaya, butterscotch, barquillos, pinasugbo, caramel tarts, pastries, and so much more. The best place to get these delicious pasalubongs is Merzci Bread and Pastries, the producer of …
A trip to Negros Occidental can be summed up in one word: Manamit! It means yummy, flavorful, appetizing, good taste, delicious and so much more. But it does not only refer to its food. It is how life in this part of the country is all about. La Dolce Vita or the sweet life is …
Breathtaking beaches, beautiful mountains, colorful festivals and smiling people draw travelers to the sock-shaped island of Negros. Negros is divided into two provinces: Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. But let’s take a closer look at Negros Occidental, the land of sweet surprises, and unravel the food discoveries they have there. What makes wanderers come back …
There are more reasons to fly and visit Bacolod City and the various towns and cities in the province of Negros Occidental as AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, launched its daily flights between Manila and Bacolod. The maiden flight was held during the highlight of the 40th MassKara Festival of the City of Smiles. …
If you want to have a staycation near Bacolod City but where you can be close to nature, then Rapha Valley at Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB), Negros Occidental is the perfect destination for you. You can spend the weekend by yourself, with your partner, or with family or friends. Stay the whole time inside Rapha …
El Nido is indeed one of the most wonderful locations on the planet! The tropical paradise is one of the 7000 islands in the Philippines, and the island is sure to keep you entranced for life. It is indeed one of the most beautiful places ever seen what with those soft white beaches and blue …
People young old seated on low stools outside eateries and cafes along the sides of the streets are a common sight when you roam around Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Despite the sweltering heat, locals and tourists enjoy a warm cup of coffee, a bowl of pho and Vietnamese cuisine in a non-airconditioned setting. There’s something attractive …
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay is one of the postcard pictures of Vietnam. Thousands of isles and limestone karsts are cast around this famous bay in Quang Ninh Province in the northern part of the country. Now, millions of visitors flock to Ha Long, which means “descending dragon”, to see this beauty up …
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a sprawling city in the northern part of the country that has much old architecture and cultural and historical attractions that give off a charm that delights visitors and locals alike. Although it’s not my first time in Vietnam, since I have visited Ho Chi Minh City in the …
Dubbed as the “City of Love”, Iloilo City is the capital of the province of Iloilo in Panay Island, Philippines. It is one of the country’s gem when it comes to heritage sites and the site of the Dinagyang Festival. It has an international airport with flights to and from Hong Kong and Singapore. Iloilo …
A sumptuous lunch. Beautiful scenery. Fresh air. Lovely birds. All these you can enjoy at the Balsa River Cruise and Floating Restaurant right after the Malabong Bridge in Ilog, the southern part of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. The river cruise started only recently, so if you want to try it out yourself and visit …
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It’s been quite some time when I last roamed Iloilo City, which is in Panay Island, Philippines. Iloilo has an international airport that serves local flights to Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Clark, Davao, General Santos, Manila and Puerto Princesa and international flights to Hong Kong and Singapore. But for us from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, …
Residents of Sitio Nagpana, Barotac Viejo in Iloilo has something to look forward to when it comes to raising their children because of the community learning center that was recently inaugurated through the help of FPG Insurance, the major player in the general insurance industry and Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), the CSR arm of …
and more Megaworld development on the rise in Bacolod The view of the serene mountains, the gush of fresh wind and the quiet relaxed surroundings are enough to say that being in this prime location is a great privilege and living in this area is a blessing. I was fortunate to be invited by Megaworld to join the media …
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