Your Stay, Your Rule at The Inns Bacolod
Different kinds of travels demand different kinds of needs, such as your accommodation, for instance. Business trips often take a whole day of meetings and[…]
Villa Iska: A Kingdom on A Sand
Since I got home in 2014, I never had the opportunity to go out for a swim, especially on the beach. I miss my travel[…]
Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation: Nature in the City
I’m entering my 12th month as a returning resident of my hometown, Bacolod City, in Negros Occidental, Philippines. I’m beginning to feel as if it’s[…]
Things To Catch at Panaad at Night
The Panaad Festival is the much-awaited event in the province of Negros Occidental. The Panaad Park and Stadium come alive whenever this festival is celebrated[…]
A Nostalgic Visit to Sta. Fe, Bacolod’s Iconic Resort
It has been years, maybe a decade or more, since I last visited Sta. Fe resort. As I entered the now more modern look of[…]
First-time in Kuya J Resto
When you happen to be in the Philippines, you’ll definitely hear the word “kuya” a lot. It means big brother, but it is also used[…]
Intraspec’s 20th year at Metro Inn
One of the first things I did when I went back my home city of Bacolod is to join the Negrense Blogging Society, Inc. where[…]
Cafe Uma and Trattoria Uma
When you’re in Negros Occidental, the “sugar bowl” of the Philippines, where vast sugarcane plantations meet your eyes as you hit the road, you’ll consistently[…]
Tom N Toms Coffee: A Touch of Korea in Bacolod
Who would have thought that a South Korean brand will arrive in the quiet city of Bacolod and give a jolt to the already vibrant[…]
Eco-journeys and Environmental Education
It was the right call at the right time. A former colleague from the development industry gave me a ring one morning. “Claire, I’m in[…]
First-time in Imbiss
If you happen to be in Bacolod and you want to go German-style, there’s a great place for you to dine in. Literally means “snack”[…]
Iloilo: A Neighbor Beckons
Old buildings and heritage houses, the sweet delicacies, the sweet-natured people, the sing-song language — there are so many things that Bacolod City shares with[…]
15 Reasons to Have More Fun in the Philippines
This is the Department of Tourism video of the Visit the Philippines Year 2015. Although the campaign was in 2015, every year is a reason[…]
Beach-ready with artistic flip-flops
In a tropical country like the Philippines, flip-flops are part of the common staple among Filipino households. Whether one lives near the sea or in the mountains,[…]
D Vitamin from Travelling
What do you get out of travelling? 1. Additional learnings 2. New friends 3. Fun experiences 4. and vitamin D! When you hit the beach[…]