Month: February 2015

COCO ICHIBANYA: #1 Japanese Curry House in the World…Now in Manila! @CoCoIchibanyaPH

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Related post: 10 Most Awesome New (Franchised) Restaurants in Manila 2015!  Curry House CoCo Ichibanya holds the Guinness World Record for the largest curry restaurant chain in the world–with over 1,400 stores.  The first store in Manila finally opened at Basement 1 of Estancia Mall, franchised by Hubert Young of UCC Philippines and Mitsuyado Sei-men fame. Here’s … Continue reading COCO ICHIBANYA: #1 Japanese Curry House in the World…Now in Manila! @CoCoIchibanyaPH

AWESOME LEGO SUNDAY BRUNCH at Spectrum! @RafflesHotels (Don’t Miss This!)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

How can you make the Luxe Sunday Brunch at Spectrum more awesome? Just add some LEGO fun!  I surprised the boys last Sunday with their favorite hotel buffet–themed after their favorite toy. 🙂 Here’s a photo essay of our Awesome Sunday Brunch experience and why you shouldn’t miss it, especially since it’s on its final run this … Continue reading AWESOME LEGO SUNDAY BRUNCH at Spectrum! @RafflesHotels (Don’t Miss This!)

TOURISM STAR Philippines: Honoring Individuals Who Truly Make it #MoreFuninthePhilippines! @TourismPHL

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Awesome Festivals

The Philippines Tourism Stars are a batch of individuals recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), who have exemplified excellence and dedication in driving the Philippine tourism industry. “The Philippines tourism is undoubtedly the fastest growing industry in the country, taking on a significant role in our economy. We believe that we owe this tremendous … Continue reading TOURISM STAR Philippines: Honoring Individuals Who Truly Make it #MoreFuninthePhilippines! @TourismPHL

HOUSE OF WAGYU: How does Saga Prime A5 Wagyu cooked on a Stone Grill Taste Like?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Ever since the Philippines lifted the ban on Japanese Beef last 2014, Manila has been enjoying a Japanese Wagyu craze of the available top variants–Kobe, Matsusaka, and Ohmi. Now, the strictest quality Wagyu can be added to that list–Saga. Have you ever wondered how A5 Grade 11 Japanese Wagyu would taste like cooked on stone … Continue reading HOUSE OF WAGYU: How does Saga Prime A5 Wagyu cooked on a Stone Grill Taste Like?

JEWEL HEIST AT THE RESORT: Sherlock Holmes-inspired Mystery Room @EscapeHunt Manila

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals, Mystery Rooms

Jewel Heist at the Resort is an Escape Hunt real-life mystery room game experience, where players are transported 100 years in time to play the role of a famous London detective. The whole genre revolves around a resort where you need to solve the mystery of the missing jewel while also trying to escape within … Continue reading JEWEL HEIST AT THE RESORT: Sherlock Holmes-inspired Mystery Room @EscapeHunt Manila

My MARINA MANDARIN Singapore Experience @MandarinMarina

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, #Travel

MARINA MANDARIN is a five star luxury hotel in Singapore with an impressive view of Marina Bay. It’s an ideal location when watching shows in Esplanade, attending conventions at Suntec, or hearing the roars of the F1 cars during the Singapore Grand Prix Formula One race. Here’s our Marina Mandarin Singapore experience during the #MigUpSG event in … Continue reading My MARINA MANDARIN Singapore Experience @MandarinMarina

Secret Hawker Canteen in Changi Airport! (Thanks @ChangiRecommends for the Makan Tip!)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, #Travel, Food

I was pleasantly surprised to discover this secret Staff Hawker Canteen at the Changi Airport Terminal 2 public area. Thanks to our friend Andrea of Changi Recommends for sharing with us this well-guarded makan tip in Singapore’s famous airport. 🙂 You’ve got to check out this secret hawker canteen on your next trip to the … Continue reading Secret Hawker Canteen in Changi Airport! (Thanks @ChangiRecommends for the Makan Tip!)

GARDENS BY THE BAY Singapore: What’s the Best Way to Explore the Gardens? @VisitSingapore

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel

Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay is an award-winning urban landscaped garden featuring two cooled conservatories and the Super Tree Grove.  GARDENS BY THE BAY18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953Facebook: Gardens by the Bay Telephone: +65 6420 6848Email: feedback@gardensbythebay.com.sgWebsite: http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg Related Blog Post: GARDENS BY THE BAY: Singapore’s Iconic Super Trees, Cloud Dome, and Sleeping Child Installation Art @VisitSingapore First timers … Continue reading GARDENS BY THE BAY Singapore: What’s the Best Way to Explore the Gardens? @VisitSingapore

BRAIN GAIN: Brain-Based Techniques to Raise Awesome Kids! @OurAwesomeKid

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Events, Manila Life

Dear Our Awesome Planet friends, Greetings from Our Awesome Planet! I would like to invite you to attend a parenting summit on raising smarter kids entitled: “BRAIN GAIN: How Parents Can Help Raise Smarter Kids! Techniques to Boost Intelligence and Productivity in School and in Life” Date: February 28 (Saturday)Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pmVenue: 2/F Electronic Library Asian Institute … Continue reading BRAIN GAIN: Brain-Based Techniques to Raise Awesome Kids! @OurAwesomeKid

ISRAEL: “Thank You, Philippines!” (Why Jews have a Close Friendship with Filipinos)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel

The Jewish Rescue In 1939, President Manuel L. Quezon opened the doors of the Philippines to 1,300 Jews escaping the Holocaust in Europe before the war erupted. This started the close friendship of Jews and Filipinos, which is commemorated through the Open Doors Monument in Tel Aviv. In 2013, a documentary entitled Rescue in the Philippines shared … Continue reading ISRAEL: “Thank You, Philippines!” (Why Jews have a Close Friendship with Filipinos)