NEGROS TRADE FAIR 2018: Features The Best of Negros Island!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines

The Negros Trade Fair is one of the much-awaited and longest-running provincial trade fair held annually in Metro Manila since 1985. This year’s theme will pay tribute to the sugar industry through encouraging its exhibitors to make use of sugar, its components, as inspiration for their new product innovations. Get ready to see, taste, and … Continue reading NEGROS TRADE FAIR 2018: Features The Best of Negros Island!

Our Awesome Planet Survey: The Best Birthday Gift is the Gift of Feedback!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Blogging

Dearest Our Awesome Planet Friends, Awesome Greetings! First of all, thank you for all the awesome support for 13 years (since 2005)! Thanks for the honest feedback in the survey last year which greatly influenced my directions for OAP and help me evolved over the years. After a year, I would like to get feedback on … Continue reading Our Awesome Planet Survey: The Best Birthday Gift is the Gift of Feedback!

CHINO MANILA: Modern Mexican Japanese Fusion by Chef Erik Idos (Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

As featured in 10 Best Restaurants/Cafes of One Bonifacio High Street! Chino Manila is a Modern Mexican Japanese restaurant by Filipino American Chef Erik Idos. It is the second branch of the Asian Mexican fusion restaurant originally from Hong Kong, popular among Filipinos traveling to the city. The name is Mexican slang for people of … Continue reading CHINO MANILA: Modern Mexican Japanese Fusion by Chef Erik Idos (Review)

SCENIC CRUISE: 10 Reasons Why You Should Go On A River Cruise!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel

One thing I can tell you about river cruising is that it’s a relaxing way to see the world. There is just something magical about it. Onboard the luxurious Scenic spaceship, we were treated to the slow-moving landscapes of the South of France. Imagine drifting through the waterways with idyllic vineyards, picturesque castles and quaint … Continue reading SCENIC CRUISE: 10 Reasons Why You Should Go On A River Cruise!

OKTOBERFEST MANILA 2019: Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest! (Updated)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines

Eat, drink, and be merry at the biggest most authentic Oktoberfest in the Philippines! We suggest you mark your calendars on October 17 to 19 as The German Club and Solaire celebrates the 81st anniversary for the Oktoberfest. Find the same free-flowing German beer, traditional Bavarian food prepared by Solaire’s German chef – sausages, pretzels, … Continue reading OKTOBERFEST MANILA 2019: Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest! (Updated)

NANAY CIRILAS’ Kapeng Barako: The Best Local Restaurant in Tagaytay? (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, Tagaytay

We are always on the look out for first places to bring our balikbayan friends to eat in Tagaytay. Sometimes, we would search TripAdvisor to cross-check recommendations. We were surprised to find that Nanay Cirilas’ Kapeng Barako is a highly rated private dining, local cuisine restaurant destination. We were skeptical about the reviews but decided … Continue reading NANAY CIRILAS’ Kapeng Barako: The Best Local Restaurant in Tagaytay? (A Review)

Ilonggo Food Company: Namit gid? (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Ilonggo Food Company or IFC is a Negrense Filipino restaurant by Chef Rommel Hinlo. It is a sister company of Kuppa Restaurant and Cafe (located beside it). Our friends keep raving about how good the Kansi is. I love how Filipino food in BGC keeps getting better each year. Here’s what we think of IFC … … Continue reading Ilonggo Food Company: Namit gid? (A Review)

HiEx: Traveling Smart with Holiday Inn Express Newport Manila

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Hotels

Holiday Inn Express, the first of its kind in the Philippines, opened this July 2018. Located in Newport City, the hotel provides convenience for smart and savvy business travelers with its close proximity to the airport. This differs from the Holiday Inn in Makati, as the Express focuses on limited services at a reasonable price. … Continue reading HiEx: Traveling Smart with Holiday Inn Express Newport Manila

M Bakery Manila: Iconic ‘Sex and the City’ Cupcake Shop MAGNOLIA BAKERY Opens in Manila!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants

As featured in 10 Best Restaurants/Cafes of One Bonifacio High Street! The cupcake shop that sparked the worldwide cupcake craze with its appearance on ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’ is about to open its doors in BGC this August 22. M Bakery (Magnolia Bakery) is most famous for their banana pudding and Instagram-worthy … Continue reading M Bakery Manila: Iconic ‘Sex and the City’ Cupcake Shop MAGNOLIA BAKERY Opens in Manila!