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Brunei

Food Trip in Brunei: A Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures

When traveling, especially to a foreign country, local food is one of the things I always try. Eating in restaurants and eateries of different types[…]

Vegetable Harvest at DSB with SM Foundation

The sun was up as we walked towards the harvest area. I could hear the laughter from the distance. When I got to the site,[…]

First-time in Qing Yun Rest House, Brunei

We climbed a few steps along a narrow stairway to the entrance of Qing Yun Rest House in Block I of the Abdul Razak Complex[…]

Victorias City Organic Market and Pasalubong Center

Victorias City opened its Organic Market and Pasalubong Center

Victorias City, known as The Sweet Green City, located in the northern part of Negros Occidental, Philippines, is strengthening its organic farming industry with the[…]

Brunei Darussalam

15 Places to Visit in the Brunei-Muara District

Bandar Seri Begawan or BSB, the capital of Brunei, is the main hub of this small wealthy nation. It is located in the Brunei-Muara District.[…]

Chino’s Deli at MassKara Festival

Since this is the longest celebration of MassKara Festival, the Bacolod City Public Plaza is now teeming with food stalls since it started in October[…]

Brunei

First-time in Brunei: A Sparkling Jewel in Southeast Asia

It was a spur of a moment decision and about a month to prepare. It all started with a simple inquiry of a friend about[…]

MassKara Festival 2018 Schedule of Events

It’s this time of the year once again when my city is alive with colors, songs, and other attractions. Yes, October is MassKara Festival in[…]

It’s a Sing Night at Retro KTV Bacolod

A burst of color painted on container vans fill the backdrop of Retro KTV. Would you believe that these giant containers have videoke rooms in[…]

Byron’s Back Ribs Grille in Homesite

Whenever I mention Homesite to my friends, they often attach Byron’s Back Ribs to it. My sister told me a number of times that a[…]

Buffet Feast at Ripples Restaurant of L’Fisher Hotel

L’Fisher Hotel lies in the heart of Bacolod City and it is no doubt that most travelers who come to my city pick this as[…]

Lakawon Island

First-time in Lakawon Island: Tales from an Idyllic Retreat

As the sun painted the horizon in vibrant hues of gold and crimson, casting a mesmerizing glow upon the rippling waves, a sense of anticipation[…]

Negros Occidental

Five Days Around Bacolod, Silay and Talisay in Negros Occidental

Instead of me going away and traveling to faraway places, I toured a friend who spent her five-day vacation in my home province in Negros[…]

Jojo Vito Designs Gallery

Masks at the Jojo Vito Designs Gallery: A Bacolod Icon

When I moved back to Bacolod City, one of the persons I came to know was Jojo Vito, the man behind the Jojo Vito Designs[…]

New Dining Place in Bacolod: Tent Five

If Bacolod City is known for something, apart from Masskara Festival and the smiling people, it is its good food that can be enjoyed in[…]

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