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Murcia’s Lux Mundi Monastery & Catholic Ming Yuan College

When I tagged along with my DOT-accredited tour guide friends, Maricar and Artie, to Salvador Benedicto, they were talking about the Lux Mundi monastery in[…]

The Taste of Mekong in Bacolod

One of my favorite foreign cuisines is the Thai cuisine. When I was working in Manila Hotel, I would always take the table closest at[…]

Vikings

The Day We Dressed Like A Viking

It was the National Vikings Day, which celebrated the 5th year anniversary of Vikings, the popular luxury buffet restaurant in the Philippines. To thank their[…]

Continental Flavors at the (Food)Court

Recently, I joined a group of media people and bloggers to taste the Continental Flavors that one can find at the SM City Bacolod Food[…]

Zark's Burger

Take the Zark’s Burger Challenge

Just one look at the towering Tombstone Burger and I could already throw in the towel and declare the burger the winner. Yes, it’s man[…]

Siquijor

Dining around Siquijor: Surprising Eateries and Restaurants in the Island

Even before I have set foot in Siquijor, I have been warned by those who have gone there that food in the island can be[…]

Siquijor

Staying at San Juan Community Development Cooperative, Siquijor

I was browsing through my Facebook timeline when I saw my friend, Mags Dizon, posting photos of her Siquijor trip. I was immediately taken and[…]

Siquijor

5 Heritage Landmarks in Siquijor

So,  I was able to enjoy the natural attractions of Siquijor Island. But apart from its beaches, waterfalls, springs, and other natural beauties, Siquijor is[…]

Siquijor

Siquijor Beaches, Waterfalls, Spring Parks and Marine Sanctuaries

I have enumerated in my previous post about the various ways to get to Siquijor. Searching for the beautiful attractions to visit in Siquijor, the[…]

Siquijor

First-time in Siquijor: an Island Filled with Mystery

Siquijor is said to be a mystical island in the Philippines because of the presence of healers in this 338-square kilometer area. Even when I[…]

Bacolod City

10 Reasons to Acquire Real Estate and Settle in Negros

As of 2015, the Philippines was in the top 25 countries in the world to retire, and it comes in third among the Asian countries.[…]

Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2016: Dim The Lights, Light the Future

I love browsing photos of famous global landmarks in various websites. They look breathtaking in the morning and they even appear amazing at night. But[…]

Choobi Choobi

Have a Choobi Choobi Filipino Meal at SM City Bacolod

“Choobi Choobi” is a Fookien word for the Visayan expression “lingaw lingaw” which translates to enjoying or having fun. Now, Choobi Choobi  is almost synonymous[…]

Merkado

First-time in Merkado Cafe Bacolod

Merkado in local language (Hiligaynon is the language of those living in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines) means market. Most towns in my country,[…]

MassKara Festival, Philippines

The Colors of the Philippines

Wow Tapes: Philippines from WowTapes on Vimeo. If you watch this video from Wow Tapes, you will find that the Philippines — yes, that tropical[…]

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