AQUA PLANET Pampanga Reboot: Better Food with Air-conditioned Cabanas!

So happy to be back at the new and improved Aqua Planet with the boys. We loved the modern water park rides, the filtered water and the water fun for kids of all ages. After they closed the park for a reboot, they now have better food, air-conditioned cabanas and better safety standards for the … Continue reading AQUA PLANET Pampanga Reboot: Better Food with Air-conditioned Cabanas!

AQUA PLANET: Is it Worth It?! (A Review)

5/19/2019 Update: AQUA PLANET Pampanga Reboot: Better Food with Air-conditioned Cabanas! Aqua Planet claims that it is one of the biggest water theme parks in Asia. Located in Clark, Pampanga, it’s the hottest water theme park destination this summer near Metro Manila. Having been to the Adventure Cove Waterpark in Sentosa and LEGOLAND Waterpark in Malaysia, … Continue reading AQUA PLANET: Is it Worth It?! (A Review)

Top 7 Adventure Travel & Things to do in Bataan and Clark (2018)

Traveling North of the Philippines means that you get to pass by Clark and Bataan, but they’re mostly treated as stopovers rather than destinations. Clark is known for being the old US base, while Bataan marks a tragic part of our history with the Death March. But there really is so much more to this … Continue reading Top 7 Adventure Travel & Things to do in Bataan and Clark (2018)

PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016)

(This article is sponsored by AZURE NORTH, an amazing, tropical-inspired residential project featuring a man-made beach in the heart of San Fernando, Pampanga! Developed by Century Properties who clearly know that Pampanga, with its delightful food and hospitable people, is a place really worth living in. Check it out: www.azurenorth.com.ph) PAMPANGA is widely revered as The … Continue reading PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016)

DOWNTOWN CAFÉ: Comforting Kampampangan Flavors Enjoyed Retro-Style!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) Formerly called 1956 DOWNTOWN CAFÉ, this retro-style eatery does not only signify Chef Claude Tayag’s date of birth, but also the era he holds dearest to him. Peace times helped build a bigger middle class and establish businesses and entertainment centers, which Kapampangans would … Continue reading DOWNTOWN CAFÉ: Comforting Kampampangan Flavors Enjoyed Retro-Style!

BALE DUTUNG: Claude Tayag’s Legendary 5 Ways Lechon Degustacion in Pampanga!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016)  Chef Claude Tayag’s proudly Kapampangan food concept, BALE DUTUNG, is one of the most highly acclaimed restaurants in Asia. Ranked as one of the best by the Miele Guide in 2009, Chef Tayag’s humble abode reached celebrity status when he was featured on … Continue reading BALE DUTUNG: Claude Tayag’s Legendary 5 Ways Lechon Degustacion in Pampanga!

MILA’S: Arguably The Best Sisig in Pampanga?!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) Ranked as one of the best Carenderias in Angeles City, MILA’s has been a household name for many Kapampangans since 1989. They were originally famous for their Tokwa’t Baboy, but now they’re more known for their unbelievably addicting crispy Sisig! Sisig is a Kapampangan staple consisting of grilled, diced pork … Continue reading MILA’S: Arguably The Best Sisig in Pampanga?!

JIRO ASIA: The Best of Two Culinary Worlds

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) JIRO ASIA is an offshoot restaurant of the famed Jiro Izakaya Sushi Ramen (now closed) in Angeles City Pampanga. We featured Jiro last year in our 15 Places to try in Angeles City and loved their selection of authentic Ramen and Sushi Rolls.  With Jiro Asia, owner Vincent Roque brings his … Continue reading JIRO ASIA: The Best of Two Culinary Worlds

Café Fleur, Leh-Leh & Babo: Best Restaurant in Pampanga (2016)!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016)  CAFÉ FLEUR is a 3-restaurant concept reflecting Chef Sau Del Rosario’s passion for food and travel. On the ground floor is the Café that serves cakes, smoothies, and casual food. Across it is LEH-LEH, a Thai-inspired eatery; and on the topmost floor is … Continue reading Café Fleur, Leh-Leh & Babo: Best Restaurant in Pampanga (2016)!

PICCOLO PADRE: Experiencing Venice, Milan, and Sicily at the Best Italian Restaurant in #AwesomeAngeles!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) PICCOLO PADRE is a fine-dining restaurant located at Prime Asia Hotel, Angeles, Pampanga. Its menu and ornate interiors mirror the rich culinary journey and Italian heritage of third generation owner, Chef Danilo Giampaolo. Here’s what to expect at one of the highest-rated Italian … Continue reading PICCOLO PADRE: Experiencing Venice, Milan, and Sicily at the Best Italian Restaurant in #AwesomeAngeles!