Bon Appetit buffet

Bon Appétit: A European Culinary Journey

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 delights from five European countries: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. L’Fisher Hotel Bacolod, which is celebrating its 27th Anniversary this September, started the month with a bang through the …

Guimaras Island

10 Tourist Attractions in Guimaras Island

With a total area of 604.57 square kilometers only, Guimaras is considered as one of the smallest island-provinces in the 7,000 plus islands in the Philippines . It is located in the Western Visayas Region, just across Negros Island and very near to Panay Island, particularly to Iloilo. Apart from the main island of Guimaras, …

First-time in Nature's Eye Resort

First-time in Nature’s Eye Resort

Going offline and on-nature is something we often need every now and then. Taking a breather, not just from the daily grind and traffic but also from the social media noise, and going back to basics can be — well, a breath of fresh air — at this day and age. Thus, it was a …

Kerala Cuisine

Feasting on Kerala Cuisine

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 able to enjoy the cuisine of Kerala, India.  A blend of spice and sauces filled my palate for the 15 days that we traversed this southwestern Indian state. The one …

Macau Masters Hotel

First-time in Macau Masters Hotel

If you are planning a trip to Macau, there are several choices for you where you can stay for the night. From luxury to budget, there’s something you can pick. If cost is not an issue to you, you can simply opt for any of the five-star hotels in the NAPE (Novos Aterros do Porto …

Macau

15 Things to Do in Macau

Although Macau is a small region (it’s the Special Administrative Region or SAR of China), there are plenty to see here. If you have read my very first post (READ: First-time in Macau), you will already find there that I have mentioned a number of landmarks and tourist spots. Yes, they may be the touristy …

Macau

Macau for First-time Travelers

My post about my first time in Macau (READ: First-time in Macau) is short and sweet, just like that trip back in 2005 as we only spent two full days in this region. Now, 12 years after, I was able to spend four full days and brought along my sister who has not been to …

Bike2Globe

Bike2Globe: Cycle Your Way to Sustainable Environment

With the alarming effects of climate change and pollution on our ecosystem, it is but apt that we practice activities that can reduce carbon footprint, especially with the way we travel. If we can find an option that is more beneficial or that can lessen the ill-effects to our environment, it is about time that …

AirAsia ASEAN50

AirAsia Low-Fare Flights for ASEAN’s 50th and new Manila-Iloilo route

In celebration of ASEAN‘s 50th year since its founding, AirAsia is offering low fares to all destinations across its regional network. Learn more about the ASEAN or any of its member-countries. You can start by exploring Philippine destinations, such as Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Clark; or discover interesting attractions in Singapore (when you fly direct …

Attractions in ASEAN Countries

50 Things to See in ASEAN Countries

On August 8, 1967, five countries banded together to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These are Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. Now, the ASEAN marks its 50th year and it has grown into 10 countries, which now includes Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. I realized that I have visited all …

Fogo Grill

Fogo Grill in Bacolod

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 the name Fogo but also because it has Latin American cuisine on its menu. And with Bacolod City being known as one of the places where you can enjoy an …

Hotels in Kerala

10 Beautiful Hotels in Kerala

Traversing the length of the Indian state of Kerala for 15 days during our Kerala Blog Express Season 4 was quite a feat. To see all the beauty of this state that is regarded as “God’s Own Country” in such a short span of time was a challenge, especially for one who is taking her …

Newsies

7 things to watch out in Disney’s Newsies

Globe LIVE and 9 Works Theatrical brings this hit Broadway musical to Manila! Looking for some fun in Metro Manila? Here’s something to dazzle you as Globe LIVE and 9 Works Theatrical gives you a memorable production of Disney’s Newsies. The musical is raking rave reviews and filling the Globe Iconic Store BHS Amphitheater with …

Cabalen Restaurant Bacolod

A Cabalen in Bacolod

“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 Hiligaynons, from the western part of Visayas in the Philippines, would call their fellow Ilonggos or Negrenses as “kasimanwa”. Now, Cabalen is also referred to as the “eat-all-you-can” Filipino restaurant …

AirAsia hot meals

AirAsia Introduces New Offerings with Santan menu and MyCorporate

AirAsia unveils the new Santan inflight menu and launches the MyCorporate for business travelers AirAsia, the largest and leading low-cost carrier in Asia based on the number of passengers carried, has an extensive network that spans to over 120 destinations. As the nine-time World’s Best Low-Cost Airline named at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards …