I am an Aklanon. Therefore, I am convinced that the best Sto.Niño fiesta can only be experienced in my hometown of Ibajay in Aklan. I mean I thought it was the only Sto. Niño fiesta that really mattered. But going to Cebu for the Sinulog was a genuine revelation. The Sinulog is Cebu’s biggest and…
Category: Food, Entertainment and Culture
PinayTraveller Recommends: Nicto’s Coffee Shop in Pasig
Nicto’s Coffee Shop is one of the newest establishments to open along the booming Capitol Drive in Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City. But what sets it apart from other coffee shops is the personalized service given by the family behind it. Nicto’s strives to create a warm environment where one can enjoy good conversations and make…
The Tattooed Women of Kalinga
In the last five years or so, the last living Kalinga tattoo artist of her generation, Apo Whang Od, has received so much attention both in the Philippines and the rest of the world. Her village is now a seeming pilgrimage site with tourists scaling its mountainous terrain in the hopes of receiving her three…
The Beauty of Brick Lane, London
The narrow London road called Brick Lane is renowned for its row of old yet beautiful brick buildings. Many of these buildings are now home to some fascinating tourist attractions including vintage clothing boutiques, specialty coffee shops, the Old Truman Brewery, the famous Brick Lane Market, and some of the best street art in…
TARLAC: A Feast for the Senses
From ylang-ylang oil extraction, animal raising and vegetable farming, to modern churches and classic dishes, TARLAC is truly a feast for the senses. It’s an agricultural province that is often overlooked, yet its offerings can be smelled, seen, felt, and tasted in every town. Follow your nose The hint of floral notes wafting…