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The best of Negros at the SMX launch

SMX Convention Center finally had its formal opening to set the stage for a more vibrant MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibition) sector in the province[…]

First-time in Fresh Start Organic Farm

In some malls in Bacolod City you will find this store or area withĀ neatly packed greens bearing the name Fresh Start filling a portion of[…]

Penalosa Farm

First-time in PeƱalosa Farms

It was a bright sunny morning when we drove from Bacolod City in Negros Occidental, the Philippines to nearby Victorias City. There were six of[…]

Negros Army Wellness

Organic produce at the Negros First-Army Wellness Farm

It was a trip to Camp Nelson Gerona in Brgy. Minoyan, Murcia, a few meters from Mambukal Resort, to help organize a medical mission. After[…]

Nails, Face & Art at Beauty and Butter

Have you experienced this before in one of your travels? On the last day of your trip, your flight back home is scheduled at night[…]

Have you been to an Organic Farmers Festival?

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

SMX Convention Center arrives in Bacolod

When I was working with Hands On Manila, I had the opportunity to hold our annual Servathon culmination with thousands of volunteers at the SMX[…]

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)”[…]

Street Dance Watching with Skechers GOwalk

The sky was dark and a downpour was threatening to halt the revelry. We hastened our walk through the crowd-filled streets of Bacolod that were[…]

My magnifique stay in Sofitel Manila

The red and yellow mood lights and the glittering crystal chandeliers created a perfect ambiance that enhanced the artful interiors of the newly unveiled iconic[…]

First-time in Novotel Suvarnabhumi

Arriving in Bangkok on a dark night from Chiang Mai and an early morning flight to catch the next day can be a bit taxing.[…]

Martyr's Shrine

Do you check a hotel review before booking?

A few weeks back, a friend shared with me some information on a survey about travelers and how they access hotel reviews before deciding for[…]

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[…]

Chiang Mai

Wats in Chiang Mai: Exploring these Mystical Marvels

Chiang Mai is home to one of the old Thai cultures, as seen in the many heritage sites in the city. In fact, the old[…]

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