Atmosphere Resorts: 10th Year Anniversary Celebration (Let’s Go to Dumaguete!)

By Sean

Our good friends at Atmosphere Resorts & Spa are celebrating 10 years in the Phillippines on November 30th and December 1st. The two-day celebration will be full of activities and events that will highlight some of the best of what Dumaguete has to offer. It’s guaranteed to be a blast, and if you’ve ever had plans … Continue reading Atmosphere Resorts: 10th Year Anniversary Celebration (Let’s Go to Dumaguete!)

VATOS: Mexican Flare Meets Korean Flavors

Vatos Urban Tacos is a Korean-Mexican restaurant founded by three Korean-Americans – Sid, Kenny, and Juweon. Vatos is the union of the food they grew up with – Korean food at home and Mexican food from the neighborhood. Originating from Korea, Vatos first expanded to Singapore, and then the Philippines. How does Vatos fuse Mexican … Continue reading VATOS: Mexican Flare Meets Korean Flavors

Social Media Week Manila: Finding our missing human links in the digital age (Don’t Miss this!)

Social Media used to be a very different place. For an instance, back in 2009, people simply used Facebook to communicate with friends, reconnect with estranged grade school buddies, or to keep in touch with a grandma who lives overseas. But with Facebook’s present landscape of 2.23 Billion active users, social media has truly evolved … Continue reading Social Media Week Manila: Finding our missing human links in the digital age (Don’t Miss this!)

Enchanting Siquijor: A scarily beautiful piece of Paradise!

In the Philippines, when people talk about “Siquijor” they instinctively associate it with witchcraft, magic, folklore and mythical beings. You see, most Filipinos grew up hearing frightening stories about this supposedly scary island and how it is home to many age-old tales of kulam, aswang and the infamous Balete tree. Which may all be true … Continue reading Enchanting Siquijor: A scarily beautiful piece of Paradise!

AVALON Danube River Cruise: Is it Worth It? (Budapest to Prague)

It was awesome to experience my first river cruise along the Danube River in Eastern Europe with an awesome group of top travel agents from Manila. It’s like staying in a floating hotel, cruising from one town to another while having a lazy champagne breakfast or just chilling on the sundeck or in the comforts … Continue reading AVALON Danube River Cruise: Is it Worth It? (Budapest to Prague)

KAM’S ROAST PH: Secret Menu – Pei Pa Duck!

Kam’s Roast Ph has a secret menu! It’s Pei Pa Duck marinated with 25-year aged orange peel, then butterflied and bathed in oil. The result? An extremely super crispy skin, with meat juicy and tender with fat, that’s bursting with flavor! Kam’s Roast is an internationally-acclaimed and Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong popular for their … Continue reading KAM’S ROAST PH: Secret Menu – Pei Pa Duck!

Shanghainese Cuisine at Hua Ting @HiltonManila

The newly opened Hilton Manila brings in Hua Ting, a Chinese restaurant with a focus on Shanghainese cuisine. Hua Ting – Brasserie Chinoise is one of the few Chinese restaurants in Manila to offer this.. Shanghai cuisine focuses on retaining the taste of the raw ingredients, and also emphasizes the use of condiments. Hua Ting is … Continue reading Shanghainese Cuisine at Hua Ting @HiltonManila

Nespresso Freestyle Moments by Bruce Ricketts (Photo Essay)

We feel honored to have witnessed the culinary evolution of Bruce Ricketts and we always look forward to tasting his passion on the plate. Looking back at my archives, I realized we’ve covered almost all of our foodie moments with Bruce’s culinary creations like fanboys. We met him during his Food Truck by Chef Broosy days … Continue reading Nespresso Freestyle Moments by Bruce Ricketts (Photo Essay)

8 Unique Pasalubongs to Bring Home from Your Next Trip to Bicol

Bicol has always been a popular destination for both local and international travelers, as it is home to one of the most beautiful works of Mother Nature. Although shy to show its tip on most days, the Mayon Volcano’s perfect cone structure has continued to attract all forms of tourists. This region is also popularly … Continue reading 8 Unique Pasalubongs to Bring Home from Your Next Trip to Bicol