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Thipsamai

Thipsamai: A Michelin-Star Restaurant with the Best Pad Thai

Having been hooked to Korean variety shows, I saw on these travel programs where the cast visited the famous Thipsamai Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. I[…]

GrabFood

GrabFood in Bacolod: your fave food at your doorstep

Bacolod City is always known for its sumptuous food offerings that one should try the various food products available locally. Restaurants and eateries dot different[…]

Merzci Banana Chips

Going bananas over Merzci Special Banana Chips

It’s a must for every visitor of Negros Occidental to bring back home the sweet goodies of the sugarbowl of the Philippines. Take your pick[…]

Negros food

Feasting on Negros Food: A Culinary Delight

Breathtaking beaches, beautiful mountains, colorful festivals and smiling people draw travelers to the sock-shaped island of Negros. Negros is divided into two provinces: Negros Occidental[…]

Hanoi food

Dining in Hanoi for First-timers: Enjoying the Local Flavors

People young old seated on low stools outside eateries and cafes along the sides of the streets are a common sight when you roam around[…]

Merzci

Merzci! A sweet gift from Bacolod for all occasions

When you hear or read the word “Merzci” you will unmistakeably connect it to Bacolod City, the capital of the province of Negros Occidental, which[…]

A Global Vibe Weekend Adventure in Metro Manila

After living in Metro Manila for two decades, I have never spent more than 72 hours straight in the capital. My succeeding trips to Manila[…]

The World in Noodles: Let’s Travel the World through Food

A food tour is always interesting. Even in my travels, trying the local cuisine and delicacies, particularly the street food, is something I always look[…]

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[…]

El’s Coffee and the Art of Brewing Coffee

The moment we entered the doors of El’s Coffee House in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, the whiff of the coffee’s aroma filled my senses, evoking a[…]

Cikwo Coffee and Resto: Of Seruwit, Robusta and Siger

Seruwit. It was something new to my ears and to my taste. It was the first time I have tasted of this food when it[…]

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[…]

Feasting on Kerala Cuisine: A Delight to the Senses

One part of traveling that I always look forward to is trying the local food. In my Kerala Blog Express Season 4 trip, I was[…]

Fogo Grill

Fogo Grill in Bacolod: Firing Up Portuguese Flavors

Fogo is a Portuguese word that means “fire”. And there’s a restaurant that’s been setting fire in Bacolod’s food scene. Not only because it bears[…]

Cabalen

A Cabalen in Bacolod: Bringing the taste of Pampanga to the City of Smiles

“Cabalen!” is how people from the province of Pampanga in the Philippines call each other. Filipinos would generally refer to each other as “kababayan”, while[…]