Category: #Travel

IVATAN CUISINE: The Flavors of the Batanes Isles!

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

Already captivated by the beauty of the northernmost tip of the Philippines, the magic of Batanes continues as we discover and experience its food! Find out how yummy authentic Ivatan dishes are–from freshly caught mahi-mahi, flying fish, and lobsters, to grass-fed cows, organic pork, root crops, and vegetables! Ivatan-style cooking can be described as bland, using only salt, soy sauce, … Continue reading IVATAN CUISINE: The Flavors of the Batanes Isles!

Gangneung Gyeongpo: Cherry Blossom Festival by the Lake!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel

Many spring festivals are happening all over Korea, but one of the most anticipated is the Cherry Blossom Festival. Every year, Gangneung hosts the Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival, which usually starts early to mid-April where you’ll catch the cherry blossoms at their peak. This year the festival ran from April 6 to April 12.  

BATAN SOUTH TOUR: House of Dakay, Honesty Cafe, and Malboro Country (Part 2)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, #Travel, Batanes

We heard that the South Batan Tour was much more charming than that of North Batan. But how could that be, when we were already captured by the breathtaking landscapes of the North?! South Batan is where you’ll find everything to love about Batanes–from the marvelous historical man-made structures, natural sceneries, and authentic Ivatan cuisine, down … Continue reading BATAN SOUTH TOUR: House of Dakay, Honesty Cafe, and Malboro Country (Part 2)

BATAN NORTH TOUR: Basco and the Biggest Batanes Island! (Part 1)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, #Travel, Batanes

Batanes, you take my breathe away! A trip to Batanes is something you’ll have to do at least once in your lifetime. The country’s northernmost province is one of the most sought-after tourism frontiers, gifted with its unique blend of breathtaking scenery, natural beauty, and well-preserved culture! North Batan consists of the whole of Basco–from … Continue reading BATAN NORTH TOUR: Basco and the Biggest Batanes Island! (Part 1)

LAKBAY NORTE 6: A Road Trip to Nueva Ecija and Cagayan Valley!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel

 by CK Santos (Photo by Martin San Diego) Lakbay Norte is an annual media tour brought by the North Philippines Visitors Bureau (NPVB) – a non-stock profit membership umbrella organization of Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB’s) that’s sponsored by the Manila North Tollways Corp (NLEX-SCTEX) – which aims to promote tourism in the north Luzon. For … Continue reading LAKBAY NORTE 6: A Road Trip to Nueva Ecija and Cagayan Valley!

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

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines, #Travel, Awesome Festivals

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

Sabtang Island, Batanes: Exploring the Best Heritage Island in the Philippines! (Photo Essay)

By Juanico
Topics: #Travel

Vast green grasslands as far as your eyes can see, towering limestone cliffs, crystal clear waters, and beautiful landscapes that look out of this world. With access to all of these and more, it’s not hard to see why Batanes is on every Filipino’s bucket list. Sabtang Island is the southernmost municipality of Batanes and … Continue reading Sabtang Island, Batanes: Exploring the Best Heritage Island in the Philippines! (Photo Essay)

CAMP NETANYA: Santorini-inspired Resort & Spa in Batangas!

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

Camp Netanya Resort & Spa is a luxurious Greek-themed resort situated on the tropical paradise of Anilao, Batangas. Here you can enjoy a little piece of Greece–soak in their pools, indulge in their Mediterranean fare, stay in their Santorini-inspired villas–all with a touch of warm Filipino hospitality. We love the resort for its family friendly … Continue reading CAMP NETANYA: Santorini-inspired Resort & Spa in Batangas!

MAY CHOW @LittleBaoHK on What it Takes for Young Chefs to Succeed? @TheWorlds50Best

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel

Here’s our 360 conversation with May Chow on her Little Bao philosophy and what it takes for young chefs to succeed internationally … Related Blog Post: LITTLE BAO Hong Kong: Our 14th Wedding Anniversary Eve Celebration 

Noboribetsu Hot Spring Village: Warm Your Body and Soul in a Traditional Onsen!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Hotels, #Travel

Venture to a land where steam and the smell of sulfur emerge from the ground, as we visit Hokkaido’s most famous hot springs that will surely warm your body and soul! Noboribetsu is a place that boasts of its onsen’s mineral-rich waters. Here you can take a stroll through the rustic streets in traditional yukata, see the fantastic … Continue reading Noboribetsu Hot Spring Village: Warm Your Body and Soul in a Traditional Onsen!