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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[…]

Thinking of Japan at UNIQLO Bacolod

For two years, my friends and I have been discussing about a trip to Japan. High school batch mates, former colleagues and friends from my[…]

Relaxing Adesso Sparty

Right after I came home from my New Zealand trip (there’s more to my succeeding posts), I was glad that my fellow female Negros bloggers[…]

Bacolod Forest Park Resort: A Cool Respite in the Summer

We were planning our high school batch summer getaway and we were looking for a fun place just within the vicinity of Bacolod City, the[…]

Paella Cook-Off and Mango Festival at SM City Bacolod

As the Philippine sun climbs higher from late March through May, SM City Bacolod transforms its vibrant atriums and open spaces into a stage for[…]

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[…]

Art & Al Fresco Dining at Homegrown Bacolod

You can dine under the stars and surrounded by beautiful artworks at Homegrown Bacolod, formerly Café Bob’s grounds. It’s located along 21st and Lacson Streets[…]

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.[…]

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,[…]

volunteer travel

Charitable Institutions to Visit in Bacolod

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[…]

Bacolaodiat

Bacolaodiat Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year is one of the celebrated occasions in the world, especially in Asia, and definitely in parts of the Philippines. Bacolod City,[…]

Zoofari

First-time in Zoofari at SM Bacolod

There’s a zoo/safari inside a mall! SM City Bacolod recently opened its Zoofari, which is open from January 29, 2016 (Thursday) to January 31, 2016[…]

Palmas del Mar

Palmas del Mar: 20 Years of Fun Under the Sun

For 20 summers, guests from all over the world have enjoyed this little piece of paradise in Bacolod, which is Palmas del Mar Resort and[…]

Bantug Lake Ranch

Family Getaway at Bantug Lake Ranch

At the outskirts of Bacolod City, Philippines, towards the upland portion at the eastern side of the city, lies the Bantug Lake Ranch – a[…]

Metro Inn Bacolod

Metro Inn Bacolod: A Perfect Holiday Staycation

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[…]