If you have no plans of gallivanting out of town this weekend, why not visit two of the most amazing fairs in Manila? Ladies and gents, it’s time for MIBF and Negros Trade Fair! Wohoo! The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is something I look forward to each year. It’s a bibliophile’s…
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Weekend at The Lily in Lian, Batangas
A couple of weekends ago, my family and I were very lucky to have been invited by my dear friend Ian to his beach house in Lian, Batangas. It was a welcome break from weeks of non-stop work. I couldn’t wait to spend a couple of days at the beach without television or the Internet!…
Iloilo’s Madge Cafe
If you find yourself in Iloilo City, be sure to have a cup of coffee in Madge Cafe. I first visited this neighborhood coffee shop more than 10 years ago. I was shooting a travel show with The Hubby and one of the restaurants we featured was this quaint little coffee shop…
Kalinga Tattoo Gone Wrong
After I published my story about Getting Inked by Whang Od a couple of years ago, I’ve received numerous e-mails and private messages from people from around the world asking for more information about Buscalan and the famous tattoo artist, Apo Whang Od. I am glad that tattoo enthusiasts have found their way to Buscalan…