Shanghainese Cuisine at Hua Ting @HiltonManila

The newly opened Hilton Manila brings in Hua Ting, a Chinese restaurant with a focus on Shanghainese cuisine. Hua Ting – Brasserie Chinoise is one of the few Chinese restaurants in Manila to offer this.. Shanghai cuisine focuses on retaining the taste of the raw ingredients, and also emphasizes the use of condiments. Hua Ting is … Continue reading Shanghainese Cuisine at Hua Ting @HiltonManila

Nespresso Freestyle Moments by Bruce Ricketts (Photo Essay)

We feel honored to have witnessed the culinary evolution of Bruce Ricketts and we always look forward to tasting his passion on the plate. Looking back at my archives, I realized we’ve covered almost all of our foodie moments with Bruce’s culinary creations like fanboys. We met him during his Food Truck by Chef Broosy days … Continue reading Nespresso Freestyle Moments by Bruce Ricketts (Photo Essay)

8 Unique Pasalubongs to Bring Home from Your Next Trip to Bicol

Bicol has always been a popular destination for both local and international travelers, as it is home to one of the most beautiful works of Mother Nature. Although shy to show its tip on most days, the Mayon Volcano’s perfect cone structure has continued to attract all forms of tourists. This region is also popularly … Continue reading 8 Unique Pasalubongs to Bring Home from Your Next Trip to Bicol

Steaks fly Sky-High as PAL partners with Wolfgang’s Steakhouse for their nonstop flight to New York! @flypal

Foodies flying out to New York with PHILIPPINE AIRLINES who want to enjoy authentic American steak do not have to wait before landing to indulge their craving. As business class passengers on the nonstop flights to New York will experience top global brand Wolfgang’s Steakhouse gourmet quality steak dinners on the 17-hour flights that will … Continue reading Steaks fly Sky-High as PAL partners with Wolfgang’s Steakhouse for their nonstop flight to New York! @flypal

Siama Hotel: Beauty In Simplicity

By Sean

Siama Hotel is one of the most visually stunning and beautifully designed hotels that we’ve had the pleasure of visiting.  Inspired by the charming countryside of Sorsogon PHL, Siama seamlessly blends natural and modern architecture into a space that is calm and relaxed yet, at the same time, bold and welcoming. Sustainability and nature, which are … Continue reading Siama Hotel: Beauty In Simplicity

Pia Wurtzbach: Ginebra Girl 2019 on Iconic Gin Brand’s 185th Anniversary!

What’s the common denominator between the most beautiful girl in the universe and the world’s oldest, most respectable and best-selling gin? Both of them are world-class Filipino icons that value never-dying drive, true grit and the pursuit of excellence.  So proud to have witnessed the coming together of two celebrated icons to commemorate the 185th anniversary … Continue reading Pia Wurtzbach: Ginebra Girl 2019 on Iconic Gin Brand’s 185th Anniversary!

Vessel Hostel: Our Favorite Hostel in San Juan, La Union!

This hostel is so cool you’ll forget that it’s a shipping container! VESSEL HOSTEL is a budget hostel composed of repurposed shipping containers stacked on top of each other. Designed by surfer architects Buji Libarnes and Nikki Dela Paz-Libarnes, by transforming vessels originally designed for transporting cargo into this small, efficient, mobile hostel that offers an … Continue reading Vessel Hostel: Our Favorite Hostel in San Juan, La Union!

Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test: The MASTERS Edition (Food Entrepreneurs Application Now Open)

To apply as a food vendor, fill up the UTT Masters Edition Online application form. For the past decade, Our Awesome Planet’s “Ultimate Taste Test” has been the incubator and launching platform for many of today’s most popular and influential food entrepreneurs. All of them started out as home businesses, and thanks to the publicity … Continue reading Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test: The MASTERS Edition (Food Entrepreneurs Application Now Open)

Studying in Spain for College or Masters? (A Filipino Parent’s Dilemma)

Aidan is at Grade 8 now and we are starting to consider options on where to send him to college. I like our sons to establish their roots in Manila, studying in the best university for Engineering, Computer Science and Multimedia Arts—De La Salle University. Studying in the US was not really an option because … Continue reading Studying in Spain for College or Masters? (A Filipino Parent’s Dilemma)