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Negros Occidental

Places to visit in Negros Occidental

I’ve said this time and again. The good thing about living in an archipelago, with over 7,000 islands at that, is that the beach can[…]

Sipalay

What to See in Sipalay, Negros Occidental

Sipalay City is the southern gem of the province of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. This used to be a mining town is now a[…]

Danjugan Island

First-time in Danjugan Island

First things first. Danjugan Island is not a resort. Let’s get that elephant off the room so we can go straight to describing what this[…]

The Festivals of Negros Occidental: a fusion of color

Negros Occidental, a province located in the Philippines, is renowned for its vibrant and diverse festivals that offer a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural[…]

10 Reasons to Settle in Bacolod City

I have written before why retirees, balikbayans and expats consider Negros Occidental as a place to settle and enjoy life in my blog post 10[…]

Rotary colors Day Care and Community Center in Bacolod

Coming from my previous article “Can You Make a Difference while Travelling?” you will read that one of the ways of making a difference while[…]

The Boxes: A Restaurant Strip in Bacolod

The number one question I always get from friends visiting Bacolod City is what else are the good places to eat in the Philippine City[…]

Cultural Heritage

Making a Difference: Preserving Cultural Heritage

This day that I’m putting out this article is United Nations Day. During this day, not only is the global organization commemorating its inception and[…]

MassKara Festival 2017 and its ASEAN theme

The MassKara Festival of Bacolod: City of Southeast Asia The MassKara Festival 2017 theme focuses on “Bacolod: City of Southeast Asia,” which highlights the local[…]

Seda Hotel

Seda Capitol Central: A New Hotel in Bacolod City

Bacolod is seeing the rise of a new hotel in its locality. With the promising financial development in Western Visayas, Seda hotels, homegrown brand of[…]

Taklong Island

Floating Cottage and Taklong Island National Marine Reserve

After roaming the whole Guimaras Island in the Western Visayas part of the Philippines (READ: 10 Tourist Attractions in Guimaras Island), it was time to[…]

Bon Appétit: A European Culinary Journey at Ripples Restaurant

My dream of going around Europe is still a dream, which I hope to achieve soon. But for now, I sated myself with the gustatory[…]

Guimaras

10 Tourist Attractions in Guimaras Island

With a total area of 604.57 square kilometers only, Guimaras is considered as one of the smallest island-provinces in the 7,000 plus islands in the[…]

Guimaras

First-time in Nature’s Eye Resort in Guimaras

Going offline and on-nature is something we often need every now and then. Taking a breather, not just from the daily grind and traffic but[…]

AirAsia Low-Fare Flights for ASEAN’s 50th and new Manila-Iloilo route

In celebration of ASEAN‘s 50th year since its founding, AirAsia is offering low fares to all destinations across its regional network. Learn more about the[…]