A big part of the lives of people from the Northern Philippines is Agriculture – the bread and butter of most families, if you will. So much of their lives revolve around grains and produce that it’s only fitting for them to dedicate an annual festival for it. “Bambanti” is the Ilocano term for scarecrow. … Continue reading Bambanti Festival: Isabela’s Scarecrow Festival
CUBA LIBRE: Is Manila Ready for Cuban Cuisine? (First Look)
CUBA LIBRE is a Cuban restaurant where customers feel as though they are eating home-cooked meals that you can find in Grandma’s kitchen. Bringing in food that is celebratory, homecooked and accessible to the Philippines in a cantina style setting. Both Cuba and the Philippines were colonies of Spain at the same time, so it’s … Continue reading CUBA LIBRE: Is Manila Ready for Cuban Cuisine? (First Look)
A Funny Lion Coron Adventure! (Is your Coron experience like this?)
Coron, Palawan is no stranger to every Filipino’s bucket list. Many Pinoys have never even been to Palawan, but they’ll definitely agree that Coron is one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines. Having been blessed with precious beaches, limestone cliffs, freshwater lakes, and spectacular diving spots filled with WWII sunken warships, Coron offers … Continue reading A Funny Lion Coron Adventure! (Is your Coron experience like this?)
Van Gogh is Bipolar: Are you in the Mood for Vangogh?
Van Gogh is Bipolar is a unique restaurant in Maginhawa that revolves around the idea of healing and setting moods. It is perhaps one of the most well-known and long-lasting restaurants in the area. To reduce the place to the word “quirky” is a disservice, as this restaurant is more than just that. They make … Continue reading Van Gogh is Bipolar: Are you in the Mood for Vangogh?
Social Business Summit 2018: Insights and Learnings Recap
GK Enchanted Farm: Scaling Towards Social Progress The 5th Annual Global Social Business Summit was a total success, a 3-day event that brought some of the best minds in Social Entropanurship and innovation, together to share stories and ideas with the next generation of socially responsible Fot for the past 5 years, GK has organized … Continue reading Social Business Summit 2018: Insights and Learnings Recap
The Dessert Museum: Manila’s Most Scrumptious Museum @dessertmuseum (UPDATED)
From the creator of the Inflatable Island comes a new concept–Instagrammable museums! The Dessert Museum is a 12,000-sq. ft. space with 8 mouthwatering rooms of sugar-filled happiness. With the advent of spaces like the Ice Cream Museum in New York and 29 Rooms in LA, it’s about time Manila got its own Instagram haven. What’s a … Continue reading The Dessert Museum: Manila’s Most Scrumptious Museum @dessertmuseum (UPDATED)
A Tour of Russia’s Greatest Cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg and Murmansk (Video)
Russia is the largest country in the world, so much so that its borders extend from north Asia all the way to eastern Europe. In fact, the country is so big that its territory alone covers almost one-eighth of the world’s inhabited area. That’s why it’s no surprise that the largest country in the world … Continue reading A Tour of Russia’s Greatest Cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg and Murmansk (Video)
MOSCOW: A Tour of the Iconic Red Square and Kremlin
Moscow is the capital and the biggest city in Russia. It is a major political, economic and cultural center for Russia and Europe because it’s also the largest city in the entire European continent. The megacity is famous for its unique architecture; but mainly it’s most famous building such as the Kremlin, the Red Square, and the world-renowned Saint … Continue reading MOSCOW: A Tour of the Iconic Red Square and Kremlin
ST. PETERSBURG: The Greatest City in Russia
St. Petersburg is a city in Russia that was founded by Russian Emperor Peter I the Great as Russia’s “Window to Europe.” A beautiful city with an amazing history and an artistic culture to match. The city of St. Petersburg is only 2nd to Moscow in terms of size and sheer scale, but after touring both cities, … Continue reading ST. PETERSBURG: The Greatest City in Russia
MURMANSK: The Northernmost City in the Arctic Circle.
Not everyone can say that they’ve traveled to the top of the world, but if you’re in Russia, then you’ve got a better chance than most. Located in the far north of Russia, Murmansk experiences extremely cold and long winters that last most of the year, a literal definition of a winter wonderland. A place … Continue reading MURMANSK: The Northernmost City in the Arctic Circle.
