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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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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,[…]

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[…]

Balay Manuela

A Mountain Escape to Balay Manuela in Patag, Silay City 

Driving to the mountains for the first time, I wrestled with the steering wheel but was soon rewarded with the breathtaking beauty of the scenery[…]

Citadines Bacolod Coffee

For the Love of Coffee: A Day at Citadines Bacolod’s Coffee Talks and Public Cupping

Coffee has always been a universal language, a comforting constant in many lives, transcending borders and brewing countless stories. This International Coffee Week, Citadines Bacolod[…]

Big Bad Wolf Book Sale

The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is back in Bacolod City

There’s something magical about the smell of books, the rustling of pages, and the promise of new adventures with every turn. And this year, that[…]

Tam-is Citadines Bacolod City

Tam-is at Citadines Bacolod City: The Ultimate Destination for Sweet Cravings

Negros Occidental, renowned as the Sugar Bowl of the Philippines, is home to sprawling sugarcane fields that have shaped its history, culture, and economy. Bacolod[…]

Tet Gallardo

Tet Gallardo exhibits her art at Abstract Café & Gallery

Since her debut in March 2023, Tet Gallardo is making waves in the Philippine art scene. In under a year, she has secured four solo[…]

A Staycation Treat at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod

Imagine a weekend filled with joy, relaxation, and celebration right in the heart of the City of Smiles. My sister and I recently experienced just[…]

Citadines Bacolod City: Celebrating the Grand Opening in Style

On June 14, 2024, the heart of Bacolod City pulsed with vibrant energy as The Ascott Limited unveiled its latest jewel, Citadines Bacolod City. The[…]

Merzci Piaya Land

Merzci Piaya Land: A Sweet Peek To Delectable Delights

As the vibrant hues of red and yellow adorned the facade of the Merzci Piaya Land, it stood before us like a beacon of sugary[…]

Garden in Taichung

Gardens and Green Escapes: Nature’s Beauty in 10 Cities

As I pursued on exploring various countries and cities, my travels unveiled the beating heart of each metropolis. Amid bustling streets, verdant havens provide solace—a[…]

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