Up, Up and Away in Ilocos Norte
Just a few weeks after our Batad adventure, my friends and I forged another trip before summer became officially over. Our varied interests made it difficult to pick one destination. … Continue reading
BGC Food Series: Jozu Kin
The sweltering heat of Manila finally took its toll on us and we finally decided to eat somewhere closer to the office. Burgos Circle was our destination, but since we … Continue reading
BGC Food Series: Órale! Taqueria Mexicana
After a meal at Wildflour and a trip to Batad, we decided to give our wallets some rest by forcing negotiating with Mimie for her to treat us before leaving … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Batad: Itinerary and Expenses
Going to Batad wasn’t the easiest thing to do, yet it’s one of the most rewarding ones. Not only had this trip been one of the cheapest weekend getaways I’ve had, … Continue reading
Local Encounters in Batad
“Give Me Back the Menu.” Exhausted from our day’s trek and underwhelmed by the food served in the restaurant of our guesthouse, we decided to give a different inn a … Continue reading
Batad: Trekking to Tappiya Falls
Though tired from our morning trek down to the village of Batad, we had to move our asses back on the road. It’s been raining every afternoon according to Bernie, … Continue reading
Batad: Trekking to Tappiya Falls
Though tired from our morning trek down to the village of Batad, we had to move our asses back on the road. It’s been raining every afternoon according to Bernie, … Continue reading
We finally made it to Batad!
It was way back in December of 2012 when my friends and I began contemplating on visiting Batad, one of the clusters of rice terraces hailed as a UNESCO World … Continue reading
We Finally Made It to Batad!
It was way back in December of 2012 when my friends and I began contemplating on visiting Batad, one of the clusters of rice terraces hailed as a UNESCO World … Continue reading
BGC Food Series: Wildflour Cafe + Bakery
The first stop on our BGC Food Series was Wildflour Cafe + Bakery, one of the hottest places to dine in the metro in 2013. It’s always packed, with customers waiting by the … Continue reading
Food, Friends, Future
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber I quit my job almost a month ago. I wish I could tell you that I’m … Continue reading
Food, Friends, Future
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber I quit my job almost a month ago. I wish I could tell you that I’m … Continue reading
Nagsasa, Anawangin and Capones: D.I.Y. Camping and Island Hopping
While Valentine weekends are supposedly for lovers, I decided to spend mine with friends. After all, a chance to go to Zambales hardly passes by me. Though it’s one of … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: THREES
Here are three shots in Camalig Restaurant, the first of the restaurants in a food trip around Pampanga that my friends and I did last year, just before the checking … Continue reading
Pampanga Food and Culture Trip – Guagua, Bacolor and San Fernando
This is the second and last portion of our Pampanga Day Trip. To see the first serving, kindly click here. Halo-halo and Murals in Guagua With our stomachs now very … Continue reading
Pampanga Food Trip – Angeles City
Famous for its culinary tradition, Pampanga boasts some of the Philippines’ best dishes. In fact, some of those uniquely Filipino dishes were born out of the ingenuity of the Pampangueños. … Continue reading
Ligligan Parul: Pampanga’s Giant Lantern Festival
Last December 14, three friends and I embarked on another new experience — the Giant Lantern Festival of Pampanga. We arrived in the city of San Fernando just a few … Continue reading
Northern India Journey – Day 5
On our final day up north, we woke up early for yet another long day of travel. From Agra, we caught a train for Delhi. This time around, we booked … Continue reading
Northern India Journey – Day 4 Taj Mahal
This is the second serving of the fourth day of our Northern Indian odyssey. To view the previous portion, please click here. Then we arrived to the most iconic Indian … Continue reading
Northern India Journey – Day 4 Agra Fort
This is the continuation of my Northern India journey. You may check out my posts on Jodhpur and Jaipur here and here. We departed Jaipur in a haste, as we … Continue reading
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