Category: Philippines

  • The Perfect 10 Dinner at Impressions

    As the saying go, it’s always good to make a great first impression. How about making it into a Perfect 10? Amuse bouche Resorts World Manila’s fine dining restaurant, Impressions, made a pretty good one to the Asia Tatler Dining, which gave them a perfect 10 rating for cuisine, wine selection, setting and service. Last…

  • A different look at Coron

    A different look at Coron, a photo by nina_theevilone on Flickr. Finally made it back to Coron. After four years, the town has seen some addition of new concrete building (nothing too high), and an extended harbour. The ubiquitous zipline also makes an appearance. Still, the town still looks and feel the same. Even the…

  • Going behind the scenes of Saltimbanco in Manila

    The circus is back in town! Cirque du Soleil is back in Manila with their longest running show, Saltimbanco. Unlike last year’s Varekai, this show does not come with the Grand Chapiteau; the show is held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Rehearsing the bungee Though I did get invited to watch during the…

  • Fuerza Bruta in Manila

    It was a show like no other, that’s for sure. Prior to last night, I had no idea what Fuerza Bruta was. Watching the preview didn’t really give me much to go on. Still, my friend Ida was excited about it, so I figured it’s something to look forward to. What exactly is Fuerza Bruta?…

  • Snapshot Pampanga: Watching balloons fly

    This is what I miss: making a spur of the moment decision to go somewhere. Two of the raffle winners for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta weren’t able to claim their prize. When my friend Hazel saw it, she said we should go. Lying down on the grass and watching balloons soar into the air.…

  • The 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

    Thursday, very early in the morning, found me stumbling around in an unfamiliar room, getting ready for the day while trying to shake away the last traces of sleep. It was the first day of the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, and it’s one event you wouldn’t want to be late for. Balloons!…

  • Blue Dolphin Resort

    It’s my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary next year, and me and the siblings are already planning how to celebrate it. My eldest sister suggested that we rent a house with a pool again, like we did years ago and stay for a night or two with the entire family. Sort of goes without saying that…

  • Snapshot Kalibo: Wonder Woman of Aklan

    It doesn’t take much to make me want to visit a place. A video or a photo is sometimes enough to make me fixate on a destination or event, and I will do what I can to go there. In this case, it was a tarpaulin. Mababaw lang ang kaligayahan namin Back in December 2010,…

  • An Amazing Weekend at Misibis Bay

    I had another week of doing nothing before going back to work after a month’s leave. When the invitation came, I jumped at the chance, wanting to make the most out of my leave before I plunge back into the grind. Besides, how can I say no to a weekend at Misibis Bay? Lagoon pool…