travel itineraries, tips and guides from our own adventures
“The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star.” – J.A. Brillat-Savarin. Baguio City is mostly known for its pine trees, strawberry taho, and cold breeze. But what most visitors and tourists do not know is that the city is also a melting pot of gastronomic […]
“Food is a pretty good prism through which to view humanity.” -Jonathan Gold. A world-class and popular destination all over the globe, it is inevitable for El Nido, Palawan, to take its share of the spotlight when it comes to enviable places. With scenic limestone cliffs and crystal clear beaches with waves crashing into its […]
“The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star.” -J.A. Brillat-Savarin One hardly thinks about the food offers when thinking about Puerto Princesa. Whenever any part of Palawan is mentioned, tourists and travelers are quick to think of the crystal clear cobalt blue waters, the fine […]
“The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star.” – J.A. Brillat- Savarin. Incredible, breathtaking, spectacular—these are just a few choice words to describe the beautiful tropical destination that is Coron. Hailed as one of the most popular tourist spots in the Philippines, it should come […]
“If you do not try to make food delicious, you will find that nature has already made it so” – Masanobu Fukuoka. Hailed as the surfing capital of the country, La Union is known as one of the most popular road trip destinations near Manila—particularly with the younger crowd. This favorite summer spot is a […]
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It is the nourishment of the soul and body; it is truly love” – Giada De Laurentis. Located up north, the province of Laguna is often associated with childhood memories of holiday vacations and summer weekend getaways spent with family. It is no question that the province […]
“Dining is and always was a great artistic opportunity” – Frank Lloyd Wright. Lauded as a gastronomic wonderland, Laguna is a province situated southeast of Metro Manila that has an array of good restaurants, beautiful cafes, and charming eateries. Plenty of these restaurants and cafes are located by the road and are easily spotted, while […]
“…and then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” – Vincent van Gogh. As urban city dwellers, we often find ourselves wanting to escape the perpetual hustle and bustle of the city. To seek new places, chase new adventures, and hidden sanctuaries where we can relax, […]
“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places” -Camille Pissarro. If there is anything a restaurant should be known for, it should be its quality food. To make a splash in the dining scene, they need to serve meals made from the freshest ingredients, cooked masterfully, then beautifully presented and served to their […]
“True delicacy, that most beautiful heart-leaf of humanity, exhibits itself most significantly in little things’ – Mary Howitt One of the quirky and unique aspects of being a Filipino is that we rarely go anywhere without bringing a little trinket or treat back home. We often buy souvenirs and foodstuff that we either keep to […]