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Siquijor

Siquijor Beaches, Waterfalls, Spring Parks and Marine Sanctuaries

I have enumerated in my previous post about the various ways to get to Siquijor. Searching for the beautiful attractions to visit in Siquijor, the[…]

Siquijor

First-time in Siquijor: an Island Filled with Mystery

Siquijor is said to be a mystical island in the Philippines because of the presence of healers in this 338-square kilometer area. Even when I[…]

Art & Al Fresco Dining at Homegrown Bacolod

You can dine under the stars and surrounded by beautiful artworks at Homegrown Bacolod, formerly CafĆ© Bob’s grounds. It’s located along 21st and Lacson Streets[…]

Vikings

How To Eat Like A Viking at Vikings

The Vikings are known to be the Norse seafarers hailed from their lands in Scandinavia. These are the countries in the northern European region, such[…]

Bacolod City

10 Reasons to Acquire Real Estate and Settle in Negros

As of 2015, the Philippines was in the top 25 countries in the world to retire, and it comes in third among the Asian countries.[…]

Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2016: Dim The Lights, Light the Future

I love browsing photos of famous global landmarks in various websites. They look breathtaking in the morning and they even appear amazing at night. But[…]

Choobi Choobi

Have a Choobi Choobi Filipino Meal at SM City Bacolod

“Choobi Choobi” is a Fookien word for the Visayan expression “lingaw lingaw” which translates to enjoying or having fun. Now, Choobi Choobi  is almost synonymous[…]

Merkado

First-time in Merkado Cafe Bacolod

Merkado in local language (Hiligaynon is the language of those living in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines) means market. Most townsĀ in my country,[…]

MassKara Festival, Philippines

The Colors of the Philippines

Wow Tapes: Philippines from WowTapes on Vimeo. If you watch this video from Wow Tapes, you will find that the Philippines — yes, that tropical[…]

1st Bacolod Autoshow

Vehicles For Road Trips And Land Travels

It was only years ago when I purchased my car, a tiny hatchback that was good for city driving and appropriate for a lady like[…]

Manjuyod Sand Bar

10 Quirky, Quaint Stays in the Philippines

Although I have traveled around the Philippines, I just barely scratched the surface as there remains a big chunk of territory that is still left[…]

The SM Store

30 Travel Must-Haves You Can Find At #SMFeb30th

If you have vacation or travel plans this year or in the near future, whether it is somewhere near or out of the country, it[…]

Don Papa Rum

Negros Island aged Don Papa Rum

I recently attended an event by Don Papa Rum set in a beautiful gardenĀ  spot with the classic Ruins of the Mariano Ledesma Lacson Mansion[…]

volunteer travel

Charitable Institutions to Visit in Bacolod

Locals and visitors alike who are interested to do some charitable work in Bacolod City, Philippines often ask me where they can volunteer or donate[…]

Philippine beaches

Fly Straight to these Philippine Beach Destinations

Fly from Los Angeles, USA to Cebu, Philippines (or vice versa) Non-Stop With Philippine Airlines (PAL)! Wanting to go to a warmer place and enjoy[…]

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