• PAL’s inaugural Manila-Toronto flight

    While the Philippines honors Andres Bonifacio’s birthday last November 30, a different celebration was happening at the Centennial Terminal. It was the inaugural flight of PR118, Philippine Airlines‘ direct service from Manila to Toronto, Canada. Aside from passengers flying to Toronto for business, holiday, or to migrate, passengers of this flight also included PAL executives,…

  • Wandering in Toronto

    I find myself happiest when I’m walking in a new place. No map to follow, just walking to my heart’s content, eager to see what kinds of treasures I’ll stumble upon. Walking in sub-zero temperature can be brutal, but when you’re walking with good company, it makes the experience fun, instead of a chore. You…

  • Hanging out at the Midas Hotel

    If you’ve been following me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, you’d know that I had a grand time at the Midas Hotel last Friday, as evidenced by the copious amounts of alcohol and desserts. Not that alcohol and sweets are essential for a fun evening, but it does help, specially when had with good company…

  • Minori-Tei Japanese Restaurant in Batangas

    If you’ve been following this blog for quite some time now, you probably already know that I love Japanese food. So when the invite came to try a Japanese restaurant in Batangas, I had to accept, even if it meant losing a couple of hours of sleep. Special sashimi from Hokkaido

  • A Nutcracker-inspired Christmas at the Manila Hotel

    Have you ever been to the Manila Hotel? The first time I stepped inside (that I can remember), was back in December 31, 2010. I knew it was a five-star hotel, but I didn’t really know what to expect. Though not modern as hotels nowadays favor, it was grand and decked out in holiday decorations,…

  • What’s in my bag?

    After 6 or so What’s in my bag? posts, you’d think I won’t have space anymore in my bags. As the years pass, my travel style continues to change, and so does my packing style. There are new products to try and added to the list, and there are products that are taken out of…

  • Into the Green Zone: Palawan Islands

    It is, as expected, a beautiful book. Showcasing George Tapan’s stunning photographs, it takes readers on a journey through the off the beaten paths of Palawan. I have other sheets, I swear.

  • A different Coron experience at Coron Eco Lodge

    My trip to Coron, Palawan last September was very different from the trip I made back in June 2008. That, for me, felt more like a backpacking trip, the trip this year feeling more like a holiday. School girls walking past Coron Eco Lodge on the way to school Well, it was meant to be…

  • 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…

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