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ASILO comes from the word Silong, which means to take shelter. It’s a place where you can have a retreat and take shelter, away from the stormy, fast-paced life in Manila. Avida, the developer behind Asilo, is known for affordable housing and not compromising on what matters in life. I like the name because it … Continue reading ASILO TAGAYTAY: Insider’s Tips on Avida’s First Residential Retreat

WILSON’S is the latest Bed & Breakfast from the owners of Balai Indang and Yoki’s Farm. It’s a 3,000-sqm summer house in Tagaytay converted into a private 13-room B&B with a pool. Featuring some of the collections of Yoki and the home-cooked food of Balai Indang, this B&B with a serene ambiance is a home … Continue reading WILSON’S Tagaytay: A Secret Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Place in Tagaytay

The PUZZLE MANSION is home to the museum where you can find the record-breaking puzzle collection of Gina Gil Lacuna. It is located in the Lacuna family’s one hectare summer house in Tagaytay. She beat the reigning Brazilian Luiza Figueiredo in the Guinness World Records for having the Largest Collection of Jigsaw Puzzles in the World. … Continue reading PUZZLE MANSION: Gina Lacuna’s 1,028+ Puzzles and the Biggest Puzzle of All!

We were able to finally revisit Tootsie’s, a family-friendly restaurant along the ridge in Tagaytay. It is known for its yummy Filipino heirloom recipes and for the food created by master chefs like Chef Ed Quimson. There are only a few chefs that we follow, and Chef Ed was one of them. I remember we … Continue reading TOOTSIE’S Tagaytay Revisited + A Taste of Chef Ed Quimson’s Legacy

Taal Vista Hotel is known to have the best, unobstructed view of Taal Volcano and Taal Lake along the Tagaytay Ridge. Its English Tudor mansion-style design evokes a classic appeal, and its amenities and services are being upgraded to become Tagaytay’s first 5-Star Hotel. Here’s a must-read Taal Vista Hotel Guide if you are already planning … Continue reading TAAL VISTA HOTEL: Enroute to Becoming Tagaytay’s First 5-Star Hotel?

The Tagaytay Eye, officially known as “Sky Eye”, is the Tallest Ferris Wheel in the country at 63 meters (207 ft) with 32 gondolas, beating the MOA Eye at 55 meters (180 ft) with 36 gondolas, and the Enchanted Kingdom’s Wheel of Fate at 130ft. We are still far away from beating the tallest ferris … Continue reading SKY RANCH: Tagaytay’s Sky Eye Experience @SkyFunPark