I just came from my home province, Aklan. Just being there energizes me! I don’t understand why people all troop to Boracay when the mainland is really beautiful. But then again, I guess I should be thankful. At least the mainland won’t be as crowded and we can enjoy the peace and quiet, at least…
a review by Joanna Ruiz “Maayo-gandang gabi!” Josef Sagemüller says to a security guard, and quickly laughs at himself. Bacolod-born and bred and German-educated Josef has just opened a restaurant in El Nido, Palawan, and is still getting used to the language differences, although Ilonggo is one of the dialects commonly spoken in El Nido….
Pinay Traveller’s Guide to Quezon City I’ve lived in Quezon City (QC) almost all my life. To be honest, I can’t imagine living somewhere else in Metro Manila. To me, this city is perfect. Here are 7 reasons to love QC. Accessibility You can get in and out of QC with ease. Cubao, in…
The 2nd edition of the World Tapas Day is coming to Manila! Mark your calendar on the 16th of June and celebrate with 20 countries around the world! Before I continue, here are photos of actual tapas we gobbled up in a bar in San Sebastian last year (okay, pintxos since we were in…
It’s always a treat to see my country through the eyes of foreign visitors. I needed to see this video today, especially now that everyone seems divided over the national elections. I needed a reminder of how beautiful my country is and how absolutely lucky I am to be living here right at this moment…