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Denny's Bacolod

All-American Diner Denny’s Open 24/7 in Bacolod City

Just before midnight, we turned into the parking lot of Megaworld’s Northill Parade, where Bacolod City meets the quiet stretch of Airport Road. The January air greeted us[…]

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[…]

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,[…]

YONA in Phuket: the World’s First Floating Beach Club 

Have you ever partied in the middle of the sea, with a breathtaking view of the bay? Imagine lounging on an infinity pool that seems[…]

Singapore fine dining

The Singapore Fine Dining Scene: A Luxurious Culinary Experience

There’s a reason Singapore is often hailed as one of the world’s premier destinations for fine dining. But does it live up to the hype?[…]

Paella Gigante

Paella Gigante in Talisay City: A Feast for a Cause

The vibrant hues of the setting sun cast a golden glow as we drove along Lacson Street toward the Yanson Beach House in Talisay City,[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Da Nang Food

Food in Da Nang: a Vietnamese cuisine culinary adventure

Vietnamese cuisine is a tapestry of vibrant flavors, each dish a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. In Da Nang, the food tells[…]

Helio Market

Helio Market Highlights: Food and Night Life in Da Nang

As the sun dips below the horizon, the day in Da Nang, Vietnam winds down, but Helio Market is just beginning to come alive. 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[…]

Apollo Restaurant Hilado Bacolod

Dining at Apollo Restaurant: a culinary journey down memory lane

With a legacy spanning decades, Apollo Restaurant reigns as an iconic Filipino-Chinese dining gem, serving up delectable cuisine that has consistently delighted its patrons. A[…]

Tatoy's Manokan and Seafoods Iloilo

Tatoy’s Manokan and Seafoods Iloilo City and its culinary delights

As the sun began its descent two days before the end of 2023, my sister and I found ourselves at Tatoy’s Manokan and Seafoods. Indeed,[…]

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