Month: June 2025

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park – Priceless Family Experience (Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Palawan

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the western coast of Palawan, is a protected area recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and voted as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2012. I was excited to take the kids to this famed … Continue reading Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park – Priceless Family Experience (Photo Essay)

How this slow Palawan trip ruined family travel forever?! @fourpointspuertoprincesa

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, #Philippines, Family Escapades, Palawan

This slow-paced Palawan escape at Four Points Puerto Princesa has completely ruined family travel for us — in the best possible way. Key Points: • We thought we were simply taking a break with the kids — just another typical hotel resort staycation. But we had no idea it would completely transform our idea of … Continue reading How this slow Palawan trip ruined family travel forever?! @fourpointspuertoprincesa

HELM’s Harry Potter-Themed Dining Experience!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

HELM by Chef Josh Boutwood presents a Harry Potter-themed dining experience—a magical culinary journey through all seven books, with each course creatively inspired by a specific book and paired with playful, thoughtfully selected wines. Chef Josh curates three unique dining experiences each year, always featuring one fun and imaginative concept at midyear (last year’s was … Continue reading HELM’s Harry Potter-Themed Dining Experience!

Best of Hotel Okura Manila’s Thai Food Festival!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Hotel Okura Manila’s Thai Food Festival features Chef Phuvadol Chanasenee, Executive Sous Chef of The Okura Prestige Bangkok, for a special three-day Thai and Japanese buffet at Yawaragi. I’ve always loved dining at Yawaragi—not just for the consistently excellent food, but also because it brings back fond memories of our unforgettable meal there with Rache. … Continue reading Best of Hotel Okura Manila’s Thai Food Festival!