Author: Abigail Javellana

Midnight Mystery: Murder in Ayala Museum! @MysteryManila

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Mystery Rooms

The senior curator of Ayala Museum is murdered during Halloween night! With all four floors transformed into a crime scene, guests play the role of detectives to pinpoint whodunit! Now on its third year, Ayala Museum opens it’s doors for another thrilling Halloween experience with the theme “Midnight Museum 3: Murder in the Museum”. In … Continue reading Midnight Mystery: Murder in Ayala Museum! @MysteryManila

THE HENRY: Cebu’s Hippest Boutique Hotel! (Photo Essay)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Hotels, #Travel, Cebu

An Instagram-worthy, funky boutique hotel with an artsy vibe! Staying at The Henry Hotel Cebu feels like living in a painting. The hotel offers a modern take on lodging with an out-of-the-box experience thanks to their quirky decor, unique rooms, and friendly staff. The Henry, which is conveniently located in the heart of Cebu City–perfect for your … Continue reading THE HENRY: Cebu’s Hippest Boutique Hotel! (Photo Essay)

TBEX: Lessons from My First Travel Blogging EXchange in Manila! (Photo Essay)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Awesome Festivals

It was my first time attending a TBEX event and I was lucky enough to have experienced the first ever TBEX Asia 2016 conference in the Philippines! TBEX–or Travel Blogger Exchange–is the largest gathering of travel bloggers, online travel journalists, media creators, and travel industry professionals in the world. This year the world’s top travel bloggers … Continue reading TBEX: Lessons from My First Travel Blogging EXchange in Manila! (Photo Essay)

Project Sursuroy: Ultimate South Cebu Tour! @HappyJuanderer

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel

Discover the Queen City of the South–beyond it’s famed Sinulog Festival, century-old churches, majestic forts and mouthwatering lechon–through its unspoiled countryside! Let’s head down to the south for “Project Sursuroy“, a one-stop tour of the whole of South Cebu! Get up close with the whale sharks in Oslob, swim with the sardine run at Moalboal, … Continue reading Project Sursuroy: Ultimate South Cebu Tour! @HappyJuanderer

MATIAS BBQ: Cebu’s Favorite Barbecue Spot! (Review)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, Cebu

One favorite street food of Pinoys is barbecue–pork or chicken meat or giblets skewered on sticks and cooked over a charcoal grill. For Cebuanos, the go-to place for barbecue is Matias in Mandaue City. Nestled under the shade of sweet star apple trees, this open-air eatery sells very affordable pork barbecue, chicken barbecue, chorizo, pork … Continue reading MATIAS BBQ: Cebu’s Favorite Barbecue Spot! (Review)

TYMAD BISTRO: Undoubtedly the Best French Breakfast in Cebu!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, Cebu

Tymad Bistro is our go-to place for authentic French pastries and dishes in Cebu! Owned by a French Chef, Philippe Estienne, who settled in Cebu with his Filipina wife, the bistro is popular for their perfectly buttery, light, and flaky croissants, chocolats, and kouign amann–all baked fresh daily. Tymad means “good house” or “good restaurant” … Continue reading TYMAD BISTRO: Undoubtedly the Best French Breakfast in Cebu!

DENNY’S: America’s Favorite 24/7 Diner Opens in Manila!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, Bonifacio Global City

As featured 10 Most Awesome NEW (Franchised) Restaurants in Manila 2016! Denny’s is America’s 24/7 diner famous for their affordable all-day breakfast menu. Founded by Harold Butler, Denny’s opened its doors in 1953 with its first store in California and has grown into 1600 stores located in Canada, Mexico, Latin America, United Arab Emirates, and now … Continue reading DENNY’S: America’s Favorite 24/7 Diner Opens in Manila!

The Original Balamban Liempo: Johnna’s Liempo in Balamban Market!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, Cebu

Ask any of the locals for the original liempo in Balamban and they’ll direct you to Johnna’s Liempo Haus. Balamban, located in the western part of Cebu, is known for its distinctive method of grilling Liempo using traditional herbs and spices, similar to how you would prepare Lechon Cebu. Bebot Mapa, the creator of the … Continue reading The Original Balamban Liempo: Johnna’s Liempo in Balamban Market!

SUGAR FACTORY : Candy Store, Restaurant, & Bar Concept from Las Vegas now in Manila!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, Bonifacio Global City

Something sweet just opened in Manila! The world famous brand from Las Vegas–Sugar Factory–is an all-family restaurant that caters to everyone of all ages! It has a unique concept of being a candy store and restaurant by day, and a hip bar by night. They have branches around the world such as in New York, … Continue reading SUGAR FACTORY : Candy Store, Restaurant, & Bar Concept from Las Vegas now in Manila!

RICO’s LECHON: “Da Best Gyud” Most Awesome Lechon in Cebu!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, #Travel, Cebu

Eating Lechon is central to your Cebu experience! Dubbed as the “Lechon Capital” of the Philippines, Cebu prides itself in having perfected the art of roasting pigs, and in the tastiness and crispiness its lechon is known for. We asked locals where we could find the best lechon and they all pointed us to Rico’s Lechon, pioneer of the famous Spicy Lechon. … Continue reading RICO’s LECHON: “Da Best Gyud” Most Awesome Lechon in Cebu!