A Taste of Italy at Chef Carmine Restaurant
The province of Negros Occidental in the Philippines is a food lover’s haven. And tucked in the City of Talisay is a restaurant that serves[…]
First-time Travel Guide: Bacolod City, The City of Smiles
A Travel Guide for First-time Travelers to Bacolod Bacolod City (10° 40′ 12″ N, 122° 57′ 0″ E), known as the “City of Smiles”, is the capital of the province of Negros[…]
Ramen-joying Izumi Authentic Ramen
I left Manila almost three years back with ramen houses emerging left and right within and around the metropolis. Not the same can be said[…]
K-pop boy band AxisB Visits Bacolod
The Korean cultural wave or “hallyu” has invaded every corner of the earth and the Philippines is not exempt from it. However, many Korean pop[…]
Yakiniku Room: Grill Meat, Eat-all-you-can
Japan is the country that I have long been setting my sights on, even up to this day. Time will come that I will conquer[…]
A Fresh Start to Healthy Eats
Bacolod City is a food haven to healthy eaters and vegetarians. The province, Negros Occidental, is pushing for organic farming and organic products and Bacolod[…]
Chinese New Year at Yuan Thong Temple
Kiong Hee Huat Tsai! We are ushering in the Year of the Rooster. And when the Chinese New Year celebrations are on the roll, Bacolod[…]
Sinulog sa Kabankalan, Negros Occidental: A Festival with Deep History
Kabankalan City is where I spent the early four to five years of my life. It was still a town then and we lived in[…]
First-time in Malalison Island: Rolling Hills and Sand Bar in One
Lush, breathtaking hills one end and exquisite sand bar on the other. This is the beauty of Malalison Island, or more often referred to by[…]
First-time in Tibiao, Antique: Where it Feels Like Home
Tibiao came into view as we crossed from Iloilo into Antique, the road winding through Panay Island’s western countryside. Rice fields stretched on either side,[…]
Old Churches and Historical Attractions in Southern Iloilo
The last time I traversed the southern portion of the Iloilo province (not to confuse with its capital, Iloilo City), as far as I can[…]
A Road Trip to South Iloilo and Antique
I opened my 2017 with an adventure through the southern part of Iloilo to Antique, particularly in Malalison Island (often called Mararison Island), a road[…]
10 Reasons to Spend the Holidays at L’Fisher Bacolod
For those who have friends and relatives in Bacolod, known as the City of Smiles, located in the Negros Island at the Visayas region of[…]
Running the highlands of Campuestohan
It was a not-so-short hike as we ascended the area of Campuestohan in Talisay City. I’m not referring to the popular highland resort in this[…]
A Jolly Festival Tour Around the Philippines
Celebrity mom and chef Donita Rose is setting the MassKara Festival on fire and is cooking her way around the Philippines with Jolly Heart Mate[…]