Month: April 2014

ISRAEL (Day 0. MNL ✈ HKG ✈ TLV): “En route to the Holy Land” @BoSanchez @IsraelTourism

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel

We joined Bro. Bo Sanchez’s “Receive Your Miracle” 10-Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land last February 2014. It’s a life-changing and blessed experience that every Christian should do at least once in their lifetime. It’s best to go with your special someone and a great opportunity to renew your vows. This Holy Week, I’ll be … Continue reading ISRAEL (Day 0. MNL ✈ HKG ✈ TLV): “En route to the Holy Land” @BoSanchez @IsraelTourism

“HOPE RISING!” (@BayaniChallenge Week 0) #WalangIwanan

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals, Gawad Kalinga

(Bayanihan. A daily sight at Pago, Tanauan, Leyte.) Every Friday, we will publish a photo essay of a wrap-up of the Bayani Challenge Activities for the week.  BAYANI CHALLENGE WEEK 1: “HOPE RISING!”Zamboanga, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Negros Occidental had an opening program to kick off their Bayani Challenge during Araw ng Kagitingan. Antique opened their … Continue reading “HOPE RISING!” (@BayaniChallenge Week 0) #WalangIwanan

RED ONION CAFE (红葱头 Hong Cong Tou): Taiwanese Beef Noodles, Crispy Dumplings, and Home Cooking @UP_TownCenter

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

RED ONION CAFE (红葱头 Hong Cong Tou)  is a Taiwanese Restaurant specializing in Taiwanese Beef Noodles (the Ramen of Taiwan), Crispy Dumplings, and Taiwanese comfort food favorites like Lu Rou Rice and dumplings, or chicken with Sichuan Mala Chili Oil.  The name is a tribute to Red Onions or Shallots — the ingredient that gives flavor … Continue reading RED ONION CAFE (红葱头 Hong Cong Tou): Taiwanese Beef Noodles, Crispy Dumplings, and Home Cooking @UP_TownCenter

Thoughts, Praises and Criticisms: A letter from a foreigner who fell in love with The Philippines @BrenontheRoad

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Manila Life

I asked Travel Blogger friend Brendan to write a guest post about his honest views of the Philippines. This is a fitting letter to reflect on as we celebrate “Araw ng Kagitingan” (A Day of Valour). Brendan is an accountant turned full time traveler. He writes to inspire others to travel and discover their world. You … Continue reading Thoughts, Praises and Criticisms: A letter from a foreigner who fell in love with The Philippines @BrenontheRoad

@BayaniChallenge 2014: 1M Volunteers rebuild 12 Provinces in 2 Months! #WalangIwanan

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals, Gawad Kalinga

Dear Our Awesome Planet Friends,  You are invited to be part of the 1 MILLION volunteers to rebuild Pilipinas this summer at the Bayani Challenge 2014! To join the Bayani Challenge, it is recommended to go with your barkada or with the company of your family and friends. Select Five (5) days from April 9 to June … Continue reading @BayaniChallenge 2014: 1M Volunteers rebuild 12 Provinces in 2 Months! #WalangIwanan

MAGNUM MANILA: Pop-up Pleasure Store featuring Make My Magnum Bar @Magnum_PH

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

MAGNUM MANILA is a Pop-up Pleasure Store featuring the Make Your Own Magnum Dessert Bar. It is designed as a pop-up store because the SM Aura Location would only be open for a year. This is also the only Magnum Store that features savory dishes crafted by Chef Him Uy de Baron and signature desserts … Continue reading MAGNUM MANILA: Pop-up Pleasure Store featuring Make My Magnum Bar @Magnum_PH

TACLOBAN: 140 Days After Typhoon Yolanda (A Photo Essay March 2014) #TindogTacloban

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Gawad Kalinga, Tacloban

I visited Tacloban with my friend Spanky to create an ongoing Voluntourism Program in partnership with Operation Santa, to help the people of Leyte affected by Typhoon Yolanda.  As donation fatigue sets in, the artificial economy created by International aid is removed, and the media starts to focus on 2016 politics, the Yolanda-affected areas will … Continue reading TACLOBAN: 140 Days After Typhoon Yolanda (A Photo Essay March 2014) #TindogTacloban