Category: #Philippines

BEST RESTAURANTS: 10 Most Awesome New Homegrown Restaurants in Manila! (2019)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Here are the 10 Most Awesome New Homegrown Restaurants in Manila, Philippines: #1 HELM   Chef Josh Boutwood’s Helm offers one of the best degustation experiences that’s certainly not to be missed in Manila. After the successful opening of Test Kitchen and Savage, Helm’s 10-seater theatre dining experience is his best one yet. It’s like Chef Josh’s culinary … Continue reading BEST RESTAURANTS: 10 Most Awesome New Homegrown Restaurants in Manila! (2019)

The New Boracay—What’s in & What’s out?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Boracay Island

Update 12/21/18 – Just confirmed that Philippine Swimming Mermaid Academy in Boracay is back! We love the new Boracay! At one time we thought Boracay was hopeless, but, thanks to the government’s will, it was able to remove all the unsustainable activities and fix the sewage treatment plant compliance after the 6-month closure of the … Continue reading The New Boracay—What’s in & What’s out?

Your Guide to the Happiest Beach in Cebu!

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines

From the founders of Inflatable Island in Subic, and the team that brought the iconic “Pink Bali Lounge” and also the same brains behind The Dessert Museum, comes “The Happy Beach,” a boutique resort located in Mactan, Cebu. What can you expect at this Instagrammable paradise? Happy Beach Cebu Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Operating Hours: … Continue reading Your Guide to the Happiest Beach in Cebu!

HUI LAU SHAN: HK’s Favorite Mango Dessert is Opening in Manila!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants

Hui Lau Shan 許留山 is a household brand name very famous in Hong Kong globally known for their 200+ innovative dessert creations and refreshments using Philippine carabao mangoes. It first started as a traditional herbal tea shop in the early ’60s, selling herbal jelly and a variety of herbal teas, which are believed to provide … Continue reading HUI LAU SHAN: HK’s Favorite Mango Dessert is Opening in Manila!

San Vicente, Palawan: A Chance To Get Tourism Right (Philippines)

By Sean
Topics: #Philippines, #Travel, Food, Palawan

San Vicente is an almost untouched part of Palawan that is home to one of the longest beaches in all of Asia.  A rather large municipality, San Vicente itself is divided into a handful of barangays, sleepy towns and villages. Underdevelopment has seemingly preserved this part of Palawan with tourism in San Vicente being traditionally low compared … Continue reading San Vicente, Palawan: A Chance To Get Tourism Right (Philippines)

NOMU: Hidden Bar in a BGC Matcha Cafe?

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines

The founders of Nomi Matcha, a modern Japanese Café dedicated to all things Matcha, has expanded to the booze business. Their most recent expansion is Nomu, a Japanese Speakeasy. It’s no surprise that they expanded towards the liquor circle as drinking is a shared interest between the Filipinos and the Japanese. What’s surprising, however, is Nomu’s … Continue reading NOMU: Hidden Bar in a BGC Matcha Cafe?

The New Wild Flour Restaurant

By Sean
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, Food, Manila Life

Having opened their doors in 2012, Wild Flour Restaurant has gone on to become one of the most successful and recognizable (local) restaurant brands in Metro Manila. Consistency, great food, and great talent are some of the key factors to Wild Flour’s success, and while a number of restaurants struggle in Manila’s highly competitive restaurant market, … Continue reading The New Wild Flour Restaurant

CHRISTMAS 2018 MANILA: Staycation and Buffet Ideas!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines

Gather your loved ones and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with mouthwatering feasts and sweet escape promos around the Metro. Who says you have to travel far to enjoy staycation choices, various sights, and activities to unwind, bond and relax with the Family as you celebrate the holidays? Here’s a list of … Continue reading CHRISTMAS 2018 MANILA: Staycation and Buffet Ideas!

Segway GoKart at Adventure Zone Star City: What to Expect?

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines

Simply Moving Philippines, Inc. (SMPI), the Philippines’ key distributor of Segway products has partnered with Star City Adventure Zone to bring one of its latest innovations – the Ninebot GoKart – to the public. Here’s the latest on the Segway Philippine Market: WHAT IS THE SEGWAY GOKART KIT? The GoKart Kit is a sort of … Continue reading Segway GoKart at Adventure Zone Star City: What to Expect?

What I Learned at Social Media Week Manila

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines

The recently concluded Social Media Week Manila brought in some of the digital world’s most important voices to talk about what they do best – social media. Some covered topics about building your social media presence, staying relevant, and the pitfalls and struggles of being an online content creator. Here’s what I learned at Social … Continue reading What I Learned at Social Media Week Manila