Month: February 2015

MALASIMBO 2015: Why You Should Go to Malasimbo Festival’s 5th year Anniversary! #FOMO

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Awesome Festivals

Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is an international music arts and festival set amidst the tropical gardens of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The festival grounds are situated at the foothills of Mt. Malasimbo where the grass-terraced amphitheater overlooks one of the most beautiful bays in the world. This year for their 5th anniversary, they are … Continue reading MALASIMBO 2015: Why You Should Go to Malasimbo Festival’s 5th year Anniversary! #FOMO

5 Reasons not to miss the 19th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta this Weekend!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Awesome Festivals

Join the 19th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival set on February 12 to 15, 2015 at the Philippine Air Force ADAC Hangar in Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. There will be four full days of flying activities including hot air ballooning, aerobatic exhibitions, skydiving, powered paragliding, aviation formation, search and rescue flight demonstrations, and … Continue reading 5 Reasons not to miss the 19th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta this Weekend!

Announcing… AWESOME TAIWAN FOOD TOUR with Anton Diaz on March 20-22! @JeronTravel

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Blogging

Favor: Please share this with your friends and family who might be interested to join this awesome food trip in Taiwan 🙂 Dear Our Awesome Planet friends, Greetings from Our Awesome Planet! I would like to invite you to an Awesome Food Tour of Taiwan this coming March 20-22, 2015 🙂 It would be an … Continue reading Announcing… AWESOME TAIWAN FOOD TOUR with Anton Diaz on March 20-22! @JeronTravel

THE HENRY MANILA: Aidan’s Birthday Staycation Experience @TheHenryHotel

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, Staycation

THE HENRY HOTEL MANILA is a modern-vintage, 34-room boutique hotel designed by Eric Paras, which sets the bar for adaptive reuse of Manila’s heritage houses. We celebrated Aidan’s 10th year birthday with a staycation at The Henry Manila, and here’s our experience… The Henry Manila2680 FB Harrison St. Pasay City, 1300 PhilippinesTelephone: +632 807 8888Email: … Continue reading THE HENRY MANILA: Aidan’s Birthday Staycation Experience @TheHenryHotel

The Great Glenfiddich Lechon Filipino-Scottish Feast! #GlenfiddichLechon

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Events, Manila Life

What happens when the best fiesta celebration food of the Philippines–the Lechon–is paired with the best celebration drink in Scotland–the Scotch whisky? We were able to find out in the first Glenfiddich Lechon dinner in Manila. It was very intriguing, to say the least. Here’s our Glenfiddich Lechon degustation experience…

Best Practice in using Globe’s P599 Data Roaming (and avoiding Bill Shock) @EnjoyGlobe

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Manila Life

“#AwesomeSunset view from the Bell Tower of the Valencia Cathedral! Thanks for the #AwesomeValència Experience 🙂 Adios España, I miss you @mrsawesomeplanet” (A photo posted by OUR AWESOME PLANET (@ourawesomeplanet) on Feb 7, 2015 at 3:51am PST)   It’s very important to stay connected via Viber or Instagram with your family and business contacts when traveling … Continue reading Best Practice in using Globe’s P599 Data Roaming (and avoiding Bill Shock) @EnjoyGlobe

10 Most Romantic NEW Restaurants in Manila for Valentines 2015!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Manila Life

Valentine Weekend is just around the corner, and we have exciting new romantic restaurants that recently opened in Manila. Our Awesome Planet Most Romantic Restaurant Series: 2019: Manila’s Most Romantic Restaurants: Valentine’s Edition 2019! 2018: VALENTINE’S 2018 Manila: Fancy Date Dinners & Ideas! 2015: 10 Most Romantic NEW Restaurants in Manila for Valentines 2015! 2014: Manila’s 10 Most Romantic NEW … Continue reading 10 Most Romantic NEW Restaurants in Manila for Valentines 2015!

ArroZeria: The Best Authentic Spanish Paella in Manila! @ArroZeriaMNL

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

ArroZeria is an authentic Spanish paella place by Chef Chele Gonzales (of VASK fame) and Spanish chef Paco Bermudez from Valencia.  You can enjoy your paella in 5 different ways–the classic PAELLA (Al dente and thin), CALDOSO (Soupy), RISOTTOS (Creamy), MELOSO (Saucy), and FIDEUA (Thin Noodles). In partnership with the International Rice Research Institue (IRRI) in Los Baños, they were able to source an heirloom rice from Cordillera to use in their paella, which … Continue reading ArroZeria: The Best Authentic Spanish Paella in Manila! @ArroZeriaMNL

My Awesome Learning Experience at Madrid Fusion! (A Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Madrid Fusion

I still can’t believe that Madrid Fusion is coming to the Philippines! I’m very excited to see our favorite Filipino and Spanish Chefs share the same stage in Madrid Fusion Manila, which will run from April 24 to 26, 2015. To help build more excitement, I’d like to share my awesome learning experience at Madrid … Continue reading My Awesome Learning Experience at Madrid Fusion! (A Photo Essay)

MADRID FUSION: Behind-the-Scenes of the Proud Filipino Moments @MadridFusión! (Video)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Madrid Fusion

I’m so proud that Filipino Cuisine and Filipino Chefs are getting the spotlight in Madrid Fusion. In this 10-minute video, you’ll learn: 1). The 10 Proud Filipino Moments at Madrid Fusión 2015! 2). The Design and Concept behind the First Philippine Booth at Madrid Fusion. 3). Behind the scenes with Chef Claude Tayag, Chef Nina … Continue reading MADRID FUSION: Behind-the-Scenes of the Proud Filipino Moments @MadridFusión! (Video)