15 Reasons to Have More Fun in the Philippines
This is the Department of Tourism video of the Visit the Philippines Year 2015. Although the campaign was in 2015, every year is a reason[…]
The best of Negros at the SMX launch
SMX Convention Center finally had its formal opening to set the stage for a more vibrant MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibition) sector in the province[…]
First-time in Fresh Start Organic Farm
In some malls in Bacolod City you will find this store or area withĀ neatly packed greens bearing the name Fresh Start filling a portion of[…]
First-time in PeƱalosa Farms
It was a bright sunny morning when we drove from Bacolod City in Negros Occidental, the Philippines to nearby Victorias City. There were six of[…]
Organic produce at the Negros First-Army Wellness Farm
It was a trip to Camp Nelson Gerona in Brgy. Minoyan, Murcia, a few meters from Mambukal Resort, to help organize a medical mission. After[…]
Have you been to an Organic Farmers Festival?
I must admit, having been away from my hometown for two decadesĀ made me miss on so many events and happenings. I was curious about[…]
The colors of Masskara Festival 2014
“I’ll take you back to the old days and I’ll sing the songs once you’ll all remember so come and sing along (come on everybody)”[…]
Street Dance Watching with Skechers GOwalk
The sky was dark and a downpour was threatening to halt the revelry. We hastened our walk through the crowd-filled streets of Bacolod that were[…]
Eat’s More Fun in Bacolod
Home sweet home. It truly is. That’s because home is Bacolod, the capital of the sugar bowl of the Philippines. It is known for its[…]
First-time Around Silay: Admiring its Historical and Heritage Buildings
Amid the darkened sky and the impending rain, the heritage homes in Silay City —Ā dubbed in olden days as the Paris of Negros Occidental,[…]
Taking the RORO: A Road Trip from Manila to Bacolod
It was an epic road trip that I have taken ever — a road trip from Manila to Bacolod via RORO, bringing my car with[…]
Romblon: the Journey to Romblon Island
It was a bright morning as we packed our stuff, left the Sanctuary Garden Resort and headed to the pier en route to Romblon Island.[…]
Romblon: the Journey Around Sibuyan Island
Sibuyan Island is a picturesque and relatively unexplored island located in the province of Romblon in the Philippines. Known as the “Galapagos of Asia” due[…]
Visita Iglesia in Bacolod and Bago
No longer familiar with the city where I grew up, I relied on my sister and Google in plotting our Visita Iglesia, or the traditional[…]
Preparing for a grand #RoadTrip2Home
This year, I will be taking one of the greatest travel challenges I’ll ever have in my lifetime. It is what I call my #RoadTrip2Home.[…]