Category: Thematic

  • The Upper East House: A Modern Tribute to Negrense Heritage

    The Upper East House: A Modern Tribute to Negrense Heritage

    I recently had the pleasure of immersing myself in the captivating tour of The Upper East House, a testament to the seamless blend of Negrense heritage and modernity in Bacolod City. Developed by the property giant Megaworld Corporation, this iconic three-story township information center The Upper East House pays homage…

  • Exploring Your Travel Preferences for Awesome Trips

    Exploring Your Travel Preferences for Awesome Trips

    What do you want to do in your travels? What are your preferences when you travel? You see, traveling allows us to explore the world, immerse ourselves in new cultures, and indulge in unique experiences. However, our travel preferences differ based on our interests and desires. So, how do you…

  • Travel Abroad: A Guide to Your First-time DIY Trip

    Travel Abroad: A Guide to Your First-time DIY Trip

    Embarking on your first DIY (Do-It-Yourself) travel adventure abroad is an exciting and enriching experience where you can customize your trip.

  • The Panaad Festival 2023 Opening and Lin-ay sang Negros

    The Panaad Festival 2023 Opening and Lin-ay sang Negros

    Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose “Bong” V. Lacson and Vice Gov. Jeffrey P. Ferrer spearheaded the opening ceremony of the Panaad sa Negros Festival 2023.

  • Masskara-maker Jojo Vito and his “Gilded Expressions”

    Masskara-maker Jojo Vito and his “Gilded Expressions”

    Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod proudly presents “Gilded Expressions”, a one-man show by renowned installation artist Jojo Vito.

  • The Importance of Research When Preparing for Your Trip

    The Importance of Research When Preparing for Your Trip

    If you’re planning a trip, research is crucial for a smooth journey. While spontaneous trips can be fun, traveling to a foreign country requires preparation.

  • Lessons on the Road: Get some fresh air, Take a breather

    Lessons on the Road: Get some fresh air, Take a breather

    In our last Negrense Bloggers Christmas Party held at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod at SM City Bacolod, I won the major prize in our raffle draw of an air purifier, courtesy of Julia’s Choice by Julia Estrella- Javellana. It was very timely as I was also contemplating of buying…

  • Revisiting Mactan, Cebu to watch a concert

    Revisiting Mactan, Cebu to watch a concert

    Mactan is a densely populated island that is rich in history, located a few kilometers east of Cebu Island in the Philippines.

  • First-time in Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown for a Concert

    First-time in Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown for a Concert

    Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown is the premier choice for both business and leisure stay. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the airport.

  • Iconic Masskara-themed McDonald’s store opens in Bacolod

    Iconic Masskara-themed McDonald’s store opens in Bacolod

    Driving along Galo St. in The Upper East, property giant Megaworld’s 34-hectare township, in what used to be the Bacolod-Murcia Milling Company (BMMC) complex brings a sense of nostalgia to me. Now, I’m driving there to witness the opening of the MassKara-themed McDonald’s store. My paternal grandfather had worked in…

  • Lessons on the Road: Document your Trip

    Lessons on the Road: Document your Trip

    The pandemic has put my usual overseas travels to a halt. As a matter of fact, my sister and I were scheduled to travel to Singapore in April 2020 when the world turned upside down with the sudden turn of events — towns, cities and countries were in a standstill…

  • DHL Express opens new service points in the Philippines

    DHL Express opens new service points in the Philippines

    These past years, due to the limited movement brought about by restrictions, we have turned to online transactions to help us with our various needs. We saw a surge on online shopping and virtual stores, with higher demands for shipping and deliveries. DHL Express addresses these needs with the opening…

  • Lessons on the Road: Travel Planning

    Lessons on the Road: Travel Planning

    I’m introducing a new kind of blog posts in my site, which are more on “Lessons on the Road” or the lessons I’ve learned while traveling. There are tons of them — from technical stuff to inspirational ones — and it would be a pity not to share them with…

  • LANAI by Fresh Start: A Relaxing Natural Dining Experience

    LANAI by Fresh Start: A Relaxing Natural Dining Experience

    LANAI by Fresh Start opened its doors to the public on December 8, 2021, and although I wasn’t able to visit on that day, I took the opportunity to meet up with a friend during the weekend, a few days after it welcomed customers to its quaint dining place. LANAI…

  • McDonald’s most modern-designed store in Bacolod City

    McDonald’s most modern-designed store in Bacolod City

    Locals and tourists alike have a place where they can hangout and enjoy the Negrense scenery to its finest. The much-awaited opening of the unique and first-in-the-province McDonald’s NXTGEN store is finally happening as property giant Megaworld continues to bring excitement to its 53-hectare Northill Gateway township along the New…