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Have you been to an Organic Farmers Festival?

I must admit, having been away from my hometown for two decades  made me miss on so many events and happenings. I was curious about[…]

The taste of Quan Delicacies: A Bacolod icon

To the unacquainted, the signage “Quan” may seem like a Chinese name at first glance or even sound as a Spanish word. Asked for the[…]

The colors of Masskara Festival 2014

“I’ll take you back to the old days and I’ll sing the songs once you’ll all remember so come and sing along (come on everybody)”[…]

Bacolod food

Eat’s More Fun in Bacolod

Home sweet home. It truly is. That’s because home is Bacolod, the capital of the sugar bowl of the Philippines. It is known for its[…]

First-time Around Silay: Admiring its Historical and Heritage Buildings

Amid the darkened sky and the impending rain, the heritage homes in Silay City —  dubbed in olden days as the Paris of Negros Occidental,[…]

Road Trip Luzon to Visayas

Taking the RORO: A Road Trip from Manila to Bacolod

It was an epic road trip that I have taken ever — a road trip from Manila to Bacolod via RORO, bringing my car with[…]

Visita Iglesia in Bacolod and Bago

No longer familiar with the city where I grew up, I relied on my sister and Google in plotting our Visita Iglesia, or the traditional[…]

First-time in Campuestohan

Yes, Christmas is for the children. And also for the children at heart. So, on Christmas day, our family – from our grand aunt, uncle,[…]

First-time in Panaad sa Negros Festival Part II

Going around the Panaad Park, visiting the booths of all 32 local government units can be a bit taxing, though entertaining. But I decided to[…]

Mambukal Resort

First-time in Mambukal Resort

Having visited Mambukal Resort when I was still a toddler, I have so little recollection of what it’s like in this mountain resort. Everytime I[…]

First-time in Kanlaon

Mt. Kanlaon is shrouded in mystery. I grew up hearing tales of hermits, fairies and other enchantments that happen around the tallest peak in the[…]

Kaitulari

First-time in Kaitulari Resort, Philippines

Before it’s name came about, it was only referred to as “Kay To(to) Larry”, which literally means “Larry’s Place” or “Toto Larry’s Place”, with “toto”[…]

The Ruins, Talisay City

First-time in the Ruins, Talisay

I went home last Christmas with a mission: to visit another tourist spot in my own province. It helps to know what’s going on in[…]

Bacolod City

Bacolod City: A Vibrant Destination for Food and Festivals

As you step into Bacolod City, a wondrous realm unfolds before your eyes. It is a place where happiness swirls in graceful pirouettes, emanating from[…]

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