The Nutcracker at the Manila Hotel
Giant Nutcracker soldiers filing at the sides, wreaths hanging on the wall, candy canes set on table centerpieces – all these now fill the grandoise lobby of the Manila Hotel, bringing[…]
Dinner Cruise at Manila Bay
Fascinating. This is how I describe our dinner cruise adventure at the Manila Bay. Onboard Prestige Cruises, my friends and I (we were about 20)[…]
First-time in the PyroMusical Competition
I have watched several fireworks display before — be it during the New Year celebrations, festivals, or the weekend mall attractions. Yet, the 2012 Philippine[…]
Villa on Top of the (Resorts) World
Resorts World Manila is that beautiful complex across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 that has a mall, a theater, hotels, condominiums, and a[…]
The MRT Itinerary in Metro Manila
A first-time tourist in Manila may enjoy going around the city by the traditional jeepney. But smog and traffic can probably make you think twice[…]
Unique, varied observance of Holy Week in the Philippines
Below is a News Release of the Philippine Department of Tourism. Lent in the Philippines is usually observed through weekly fastings and abstinence, penitence as well[…]
First-time to walk in darkness
Nothing can compare to my walk in pitch black darkness. Going back to Corregidor Island five months after visiting the island may not hold any novelty[…]
The Philippine Travel Mart 2010
I always visit the Philippine Travel Expo which is held every February. But when March kicks in, I feel like it’s a long wait for[…]
World Cup 2010 Fever: Is the Philippines Ready to Catch It?
I was living in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2002, when the Japan/Korea World Cup fever swept Asia. It was the buzz wherever I went. Streets were[…]
First-time I captured the sun setting
I spent an afternoon with a visiting cousin and got us a chance to witness the natural beauty of the sunset at Manila Bay. She[…]
First-time in You Jie Xiao Chao Restaurant
…and Manila’s other hole-in-the-wall eateries It was another holiday in the Philippines as we commemorated the Day of Valor, celebrating the bravery of Filipino soldiers[…]
First-time Holy Week in Quiapo Church
For a predominantly Catholic nation, the Philippines, time and again, has observed holy week religiously. Work often stops as early as midday of Holy Wednesday[…]
Metro Manila: The Urban Symphony of Endless Adventure
Metro Manila is the beating heart of the tropical paradise, called the Philippines. It blends concrete jungles with endless opportunities. Picture this: a symphony of[…]