Category: Thematic
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Have a Choobi Choobi Filipino Meal at SM City Bacolod
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“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 to Filipino food that you can enjoy. The CEO of Choobi Choobi, Mr. Constantine “Stan” Tanchan, fondly shared the story of how the name came…
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First-time in Merkado Cafe Bacolod
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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, especially those in remote areas, have market day wherein locals and visitors alike flock to the town’s economic hub to see new goods being delivered…
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The Colors of the Philippines
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If you watch this Wow Philippines video, you will find that the country — yes, that tropical archipelago with 7,107 islands in the Southeast Asia region — is a country that is full of colors, not just visually but in the true essence of the word. The Philippines is a…
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10 Quirky, Quaint Stays in the Philippines
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Although I have traveled around the Philippines, I just barely scratched the surface as there remains a big chunk of territory that is still left uncharted by this blogger. Work assignments have provided me with the opportunity to go to major cities within our 7,107-island nation. Plus, the cheapest flights…
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Negros Island-aged Don Papa Rum: Savoring the Negrense Taste
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I recently attended an event by Don Papa Rum set in a beautiful garden spot with the classic Ruins of the Mariano Ledesma Lacson Mansion at the backdrop and the night sky and glittering stars above us. Don Papa Rum or the Don, sat on the cocktail tables, looking at…
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Charitable Institutions to Visit in Bacolod
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Locals and visitors alike who are interested to do some charitable work in Bacolod City, Philippines often ask me where they can volunteer or donate or visit to extend their help to those in need. You see, traveling is not just about seeing the popular landmarks or hanging out in…
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Animal Encounters That Made My Travels Unforgettable
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Travel is often measured by the places we visit, the food we taste, or the landmarks we finally get to see with our own eyes. Yet, some of my most cherished memories have come from moments that couldn’t be found in guidebooks. They happened when I found myself standing quietly…
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Protect Yourself As You Travel
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Traveling can be daunting. So many things happen on the road or while you’re in transit. Accidents are, well, unexpected. But it must not stop you from hitting the road and exploring the world. If it is any consolation, even in the comforts of one’s home, not so good things…
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How to Secure Your Future While You Travel
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There are travelers who have left their eight to five job and changed their cubicles into endless roads. While not everyone may cut out the same kind of path, wherein others stick to their jobs while going on travels every now and then, it is important that one must be…
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A Restobar at Murcia’s Hilltop: Good food, great scenery
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From Bacolod City in Negros Occidental, Philippines, we went via Sum-ag towards Brgy. Tabunan, Bago City to visit the OISCA silk-making facility. On our way home, we had snacks at the Hilltop Resto and Bar in the town of Murcia, which was totally unplanned and a spur of the moment…
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Silk Making at OISCA Bago
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I have heard of the popular silk making industry in Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines that is run by OISCA, or Organization for Industrial, Spiritual & Cultural Advancement. The organization started in Japan in 1961 and the OISCA-Philippines Chapter was organized in Manila in 1965. However, it was not until…
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Metro Inn Bacolod: A Perfect Holiday Staycation in the City
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This holiday season, when relatives are coming home for reunions and gatherings, it is fun to take a break from the daily routine and give yourself a pause from what you have been doing the whole year round. Apart from parties, it is a wonderful experience having a relaxing staycation…
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Sabor Victorias Cook-off at the Kalamayan Festival
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“Kalamay” means sugar in our local language. Victorias City is home to the famous Victorias Milling Company (VMC), which has been producing sugar since 1919. It is, thus, no surprise why Victorias City has started with its Kalamayan Festival last year. Every Kalamayan Festival, the city government of Victorias, along…
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Make the Best TRAVEL Happen
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There’s a new website that recently caught my attention. Not only does it talk about my main interest – traveling – but it also provides me with a support system on how to make my travel experiences a lot better. This is part of the new campaign of the Bank…
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First-time in Melkens Balaring: Fresh Food from the Sea
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It was one of those bright, sun-drenched afternoons in Silay City when the tropical heat seemed to wrap itself around everything. The noontime sun was high above, and the warmth could have been overwhelming if not for the refreshing sea breeze that swept across the shore of Balaring. The wind…