O’ MAI KHAN Mongolian Barbecue & Hot Pot

Sometimes we miss hanging out at the Mongolian Buffet that was popular years ago along Milelong in Makati when we were growing up. No resto came close to it ever since, not unless you drive up to Baguio and eat in O’ MAI KHAN… Awesome Baguio Series Part 2: THE CHEF’S HOME in Baguio OH MY … Continue reading O’ MAI KHAN Mongolian Barbecue & Hot Pot

FOREST HOUSE Bistro Cafe (A First Timer’s Guide)

If you ask anyone from Baguio, Forest House is always included in the list of must eat places.  I must admit, it is our first time in Forest House in Baguio.  Now I understand why people rave about this place and why their attempt to expand to Manila did not prosper. I’m sure there are still … Continue reading FOREST HOUSE Bistro Cafe (A First Timer’s Guide)

OH MY GULAY @ Victor Oteyza Community Art Space (VOCAS), Baguio

One of the most- blogged- about restaurants in Baguio is OH MY GULAY.  I now understand why foodies are raving about this place not only because it serves healthy vegetarian food but because of the Victor Oteyza Community Art Space (VOCAS) ambiance. Let me tour you around the art cafe… Awesome Baguio Series Part 2: … Continue reading OH MY GULAY @ Victor Oteyza Community Art Space (VOCAS), Baguio

THE CHEF’S HOME in Baguio – A Must Eat!

June 2, 2016 Update: CHEF’S HOME: The Chef is Back Home in Baguio! (Revisited 2016) I first heard about Chef’s Home as a hole-in-the-wall carinderia along Outlook Drive but we missed it on our first trip to Baguio.  Foodies’ in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines, can’t stop raving about this Malaysian chef who … Continue reading THE CHEF’S HOME in Baguio – A Must Eat!

MBKRS Awards 2012: And the Best Restaurants in Manila are…

Who do you think should win this year’s Manila’s Best Kept Restaurant Secrets Awards? Here are the MBKRS Awards 2012 Nominees (I highlighted my votes): Note: MBKRS Awards 2010 award winners are not eligible to compete this year. They are, however, eligible to win the Best Restaurant award, and to participate in future competitions (every two years). Read: … Continue reading MBKRS Awards 2012: And the Best Restaurants in Manila are…

ORANG UTANS: Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas’ Work @ Camp Leakey, Borneo (Day 2) #Travel2Indonesia

Tanjung Puting National Park is home to the largest wild population of Orangutans. Orangutan is a combination of two words: Orang (person) + Utan (forest) which means Old Man of the Forest. Exploring the national park is usually an overnight experience onboard a klotok. After the first day, I thought if you’ve seen one Orangutan, … Continue reading ORANG UTANS: Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas’ Work @ Camp Leakey, Borneo (Day 2) #Travel2Indonesia

2,000th Blog Post: Discover NORTHERN and SOUTHERN EATS!

I am very excited to finally share with you these restaurants that we have discovered and grown to love. These are the restaurants that can serve as a perfect backdrop to special family gatherings, a romantic date with your special someone or the perfect bonding moment with your friends. There are three (3) criteria that we … Continue reading 2,000th Blog Post: Discover NORTHERN and SOUTHERN EATS!

MANDA CENTRALE Opens Tomorrow!

Read First: Announcing: MANDA CENTRALE @ Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City! Crunchy Belly Finally, the Mercato Centrale Experience comes to Mandaluyong/ Pasig area tomorrow! From the same organizers of the popular Mercato Centrale night food market in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig comes MANDA CENTRALE, the night food market and bazaar in the heart of Mandaluyong! MANDA CENTRALE brings … Continue reading MANDA CENTRALE Opens Tomorrow!

ORANG UTANS @ TANJUNG PUTING, KALIMANTAN, BORNEO: Largest Population of Wild Orangutans (Day 1)

My first encounter with an orangutan was when we saw a “domesticated” one named Jenny in Ark of Avilon Zoo in Manila. It was nice to see her because she seems  to be playfully innocent and wants to interact with people. But after visiting the Tanjung Puting National Park in Kalimantan Province of  Indonesia in the … Continue reading ORANG UTANS @ TANJUNG PUTING, KALIMANTAN, BORNEO: Largest Population of Wild Orangutans (Day 1)

METEORA, Tagaytay Birthday Overnight Trip ☾

I’ve always wanted to celebrate a special occasion by renting a house, staying for a night and enjoying the Tagaytay weather with your friends or family.  I’m glad that Dr. Joven Cuanang allowed his Greek-Ilocos inspired house named METEORA to be rented privately on a by reservation basis. (He also owns Sitio Remedios in Currimao, … Continue reading METEORA, Tagaytay Birthday Overnight Trip ☾