LUBAO IBMF 2017: A Hot Air Balloon Musical Summer in Pampanga! #LubaoIBMF2017

For its 4th year, the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival entertained its guests for four days with not just hot air balloons, but also with aerial exhibitions like skydiving and paragliding, animal showcases, magic shoes, concerts, and a spectacular fireworks display as well.     Held from April 6 to 9 at Pradera Verde, … Continue reading LUBAO IBMF 2017: A Hot Air Balloon Musical Summer in Pampanga! #LubaoIBMF2017

5 Most Awesome Corn Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 3)

by Kris Landrito The regional lunches of Madrid Fusion Manila 2017 ended with the theme of “corn.” Various kinds of corn in all colors, textures, and sizes were used in different types of food–from juices and desserts to hot meals. It’s only fitting that corn was the crop of choice for the last day because of how … Continue reading 5 Most Awesome Corn Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 3)

10 Most Awesome “Nose-to-Tail” Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 2)

by Kris Landrito Day Two of Madrid Fusion Manila 2017 continues with the theme “Towards a Sustainable Gastronomic Planet”, focusing on “Nose-To-Tail” for the Regional Lunch.  A buzzword that spread throughout the culinary world, Nose-To-Tail is actually more a tradition than a trend in the Philippines. It’s part of our culinary lifeblood as evidenced by our … Continue reading 10 Most Awesome “Nose-to-Tail” Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 2)

10 Most Awesome Heirloom Rice Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 1)

by Kris Landrito Madrid Fusion Manila is perhaps the most awaited gastronomic event in the Philippines. With the theme of “Towards a Sustainable Gastronomic Planet” that addresses the issue of food wastage, sustainability, and climate change, Heirloom Rice, the theme of Day One’s Regional Lunch was the perfect way to start it off.   Heirloom … Continue reading 10 Most Awesome Heirloom Rice Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 1)

10 Restaurant Trends that I learned from @MadridFusion (Read this!)

One of the questions I get asked most often is what the latest trend in restaurants is. Getting ahead of the trend before the tipping point is crucial in an increasingly competitive restaurant landscape in Manila.   Madrid Fusion is always at the forefront of restaurant trends–from Molecular Gastronomy to the Post Avant-Garde Culinary Movement. I’ve been … Continue reading 10 Restaurant Trends that I learned from @MadridFusion (Read this!)

Lubao Int’l Balloon & Music Fest: 7 Reasons Why You Should Go? #LubaoIBMF2017

Kickstart your summer with your friends and families at the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival 2017 happening on April 6-9, 2017 at Pradera Verde, Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga. Every year, families, friends, and photography enthusiasts look forward to one of Luzon’s best summer attractions. Here are 7 reasons why you should go to the … Continue reading Lubao Int’l Balloon & Music Fest: 7 Reasons Why You Should Go? #LubaoIBMF2017

A MALASIMBO Adventure! @MalasimboFest (2017 Photo Essay)

by Paola Nazario (Photo Credit: Paola Nazario of PNaz Photography Studio) The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival, one of the pioneering music fests in the Philippines, has been running successfully for 7 years. Malasimbo’s success lies in its unique venue that boasts a scenic view of the Puerto Galera beach and a natural amphitheater that … Continue reading A MALASIMBO Adventure! @MalasimboFest (2017 Photo Essay)

Wanderland Jungle 2017: Wildest Wanderland Ever & Post Concert Depression @WanderlandFest

Text and Photos by CK Santos   Here comes the post-concert depression after being in the wildest Wanderland last March 4, 2017. Known for being the biggest indie music arts festival, Wanderland stayed true to its theme: the jungle.   For its 5th year, they brought in various international and local artists, such as Yuna, … Continue reading Wanderland Jungle 2017: Wildest Wanderland Ever & Post Concert Depression @WanderlandFest

Malasimbo 2017: Celebrate Arts, Culture and Music Sustainably @MalasimboFest

by Pau Naz The world’s musical greats are coming to the Philippines once again for a celebration of arts music and culture in Malasimbo! On it’s 7th year now, the most sustainable of its kind, the annual contemporary international music festival welcomes 2017 with a strengthened and more solidified purpose.  MALASIMBO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALPuerto … Continue reading Malasimbo 2017: Celebrate Arts, Culture and Music Sustainably @MalasimboFest

WONDERFRUIT: A Weekend of Thainess in a Dazzling Display of Lights, Food, Music and Arts! @Wonderfruitfest

Wonderfruit is a 4-day International festival that celebrates music, arts, wellness and adventure in an incredible set piece location that looks something straight out of a movie set.   Annually held in Pattaya, Thailand, the ecologically-conscious festival centers around Life itself while at the same time promotes overall positivity and social responsibility towards nature.   … Continue reading WONDERFRUIT: A Weekend of Thainess in a Dazzling Display of Lights, Food, Music and Arts! @Wonderfruitfest