Month: February 2009

  • Playing the waiting game at the Centennial airport

    I’m here at the Centennial terminal of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, waiting for my flight to be called. It’s been a while since I’ve been at Terminal 2. It’s actually quite nice here during daytime; not as gloomy as it is during the night. The airport isn’t crowded today, and there are plenty of…

  • Experience the world at Bellagio Square

    In the most unassuming of places stand Bellagio Square, a dining and entertainment center in Malate, Manila, with facilities for dining, health, beauty and wellness. Located in Jorge Bocobo street, it’s just a short walk from Robinson’s Midtown Mall. So why go to Bellagio when you can stay at the mall?

  • Ever wondered how airline food is prepared?

    I never imagined how meticulous and strict airline food is prepared. As passengers, we often complain about the food, not knowing how much preparation and care was put on each tray. After the Etihad launching, we were treated to a tour of the Miascor facility, Gate Gourmet’s Manila unit. The company handles the on board…

  • Onboard dining has never been this good

    Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has recently launched their “Inspired Service,” a personalized flying experience in their First and Business class. With this new service, passengers can specify when they want to eat and what they want to eat based on the airline’s ala carte menu. Etihad will have chefs…

  • Enchanted Kingdom still enchants me

    Enchanted Kingdom has been a mainstay in family outings, school field trips and barkada road trips. Since the park opened in 1994, I’ve been to the park twice with family, once on a field trip and thrice with my barkada. Though we don’t get to go to the theme park every year, each visit is…