How millennials do "Last day in Siem Reap": ✔See the town on foot ✔Check out the Art scene ✔Starbucks Afternoon ✔Visit local markets (bargain!bargain!) ✔Local Cuisine ✔Angkor beer ✔Pub Street the night away Note: Millennial years start at 1981. DBS blogger @iamjosemanuel qualifies as one. 😋😬 Cebu Pacific Air flies Manila to Siem Reap 3x … Continue reading One Day Siem Reap City Centre
During my recent trip to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, I had one spare-chill day to explore the local food scene of the lovely city. I tried to avoid famous touristy restaurants and preferred to check on hole in the walls where locals usually dine. Walkable restaurants lang within the city centre, particularly near Rizal Avenue where … Continue reading One Day Binge Eating Around Puerto Princesa (with Prices and Menu)
Lamon! Lamon! Lamon! It's that part of the laag that I look forward the most. Sino ayaw mabusog? So last month, our travel group (char!) got invited once again by Azalea Hotels and Residences. This time, we visited the ever charming Baguio City. We did a lot of sight seeing. We visited BenCab Museum. We … Continue reading So We’re Here in Baguio. San Tayo Kakain?
Yolk's Cafe along Circumferential Road has been around for more than a year already. Many recent dining places have been sprouting everywhere in Davao, yet Yolk's is still among my top recommendations when asked of staple comfort food. Good Pizza, pasta, staple filipino dishes in shareable serving, wide choices of frappes. Awesome! Not to mention … Continue reading Yolk’s Cafe & Cupcakery : Pastry, Pasta & Other Awesome Things
Hi Guys! It's almost 2 am on a Saturday night, and I am still freaking alive, alert and awake because of that Old Town Hazelnut Coffee I had kaninang 6 pm, which I should have just passed. So since lurat pa mata ko, naisip ko lang to finally return to my long overdue blogs on … Continue reading Jose’s 10 Favourite Cakes Around Davao City
As part of the Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DFAT 2015), Marco Polo Hotel Davao has invited Food and Travel Bloggers to sample their a la carte items over a sumptuous lunch by the pool. Here are the best entries served by Marco Polo Davao for DFAT 2015 participants: As a certified BBQ lover, Marco Polo's Baby Back Ribs won … Continue reading Perfect Ribs and Sirloin Steak by Marco Polo Davao
Chill Sunday it is. Careerin muna natin ang day off and lets loosen up a bit. With that, I thought of sharing on my blog, some ganaps and personal faves and experiences from my travels so far. Nakaka tuwa ito, promise. Dami pictures. First foreign city visited: Bangkok, Thailand(2010). Well, di un backpacking talaga. It was more … Continue reading Favorite Eats, Favorite Places (Balik tanaw sa mga nakaraang laag, Session II)
Dahil Valentine's at napapanahong maglasing, I am posting my top 5 favourite beers, from the countries I've visited in Europe. I love beer, particularly the mildly sweet brew. I am an avid beer drinker, but I am not an expert of beer science or anything. The list is basically on my personal preference with taste, … Continue reading Top 5 European Beers ni Jose(My favourites so far)
With strong Arab influence, eating in Morocco is definitely a plate of heavy meat seasoned with a flavourful combination of coriander, parsley and cumin. Unlike Indian, locals said that their dishes (especially the Tagine) are usually subtle with just a dash of chilli. Here are some of the dishes I enjoyed during my 4 days stay in Morocco. … Continue reading Moroccan Foodang!!! (What to Eat There?)
Greek Street food was something I really looked forward during my trip to Europe. Apart from the interesting fusion of Italian cheese and spices with Middle Eastern influences, Greek street food is always served heavy, filling and cheap! Bumawi ako ng lamon sa Greece kasi mahal yung pagkain sa iba.The pizza and gelato in Italy … Continue reading Five Must Eats in Athens,Greece
Today has been a long-working day for me here in Davao and all I have in mind right now is to fill myself up with a hearty (and heavy) Chinese dinner. It's a good thing that Cafe Asia Dimsum House is not so far away from where I am staying, which by the way is … Continue reading Café Asia Dimsum Cravings, Satisfied!
Oatmeal thins, cappuccino brownies, Cookie Monster cake; These are among the specialties that made Margie's Bakeshop, the popular pasalubong item from Butuan City. Having been recognized as the among the best home-grown bakeshops in Butuan, Margie's progressively expanded these recent years to other key cities in Mindanao like Surigao, Cagayan de Oro and Davao City. From a humble … Continue reading Hearty Dessert and Pastries by Margie’s Bakeshop and Cafe
On the third day of DFAT 2015, the participants were invited for a late lunch treat by Alor's Home Kitchen. ALOR’S is a notable food catering group that specializes in Oriental-Filipino fusion dishes. Alor's as well serves lavish display of cocktails and dessert, buffet style, as carried by its pastry division, Dannie's Patisserie. Here are some of the … Continue reading Delightful Dessert and Catered Lunch Buffet by ALOR’S Home Kitchen
Started from a humble bakeshop along Malvar Street during the 90's, Annipie today has become the best known Cinnamon destination in Davao. Annipie’s specialty, the signature Cinnamon Rolls, is undoubtedly one of Davao’s finest, and have become a staple snack for lovers of sweets. Though locally produced, Annipie's soft bread and refined flavour can indeed rival the famous cinnamon … Continue reading Cinnamon Rolls And Delightful Meals by Annipie
One of the highlights during our DFAT 2015 was a luxurious dinner buffet hosted by Vikings. Vikings Luxury Buffet has recently been honoured the Theoxenia Award for Best Buffet Restaurant by the first ever Theoxenia Tourism Award, hosted by the Lyceum University and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (P.A.T.A.). The restaurant group was awarded for its excellence in … Continue reading Luxurious Dining Experience by Viking’s Davao
When visiting Davao, never ever leave our city without seeing the coral gardens and marine life of Samal and Talikod Island. And especially to first time Davao visitors, a day tour to our Coral Garden and Marine Park can smoothly be arranged for you by Tide and Tribe Travel and Tours. The Coral Garden and Marine … Continue reading A First Timer’s Davao Diving Session
Here is something interesting to do on your Davao visit this summer. Tide and Tribe Travel and Tours has recently launched its creatively designed Davao "Must-C's" Tour Package. The "Must-C's" (Must See's) is a brainchild of tour operators Darriel and Catherine Quiogue, which is essentially a bundle of Davao specialties and attractions that coincidentally start with the letter C — … Continue reading Must-C’s of Davao : A Designed Visit to Davao City by Tide and Tribe Travel and Tours
After getting recommendations re this new Kebab place/hanging chicken in Obrero, finally I got the chance to dine at Espetada Food House, and it was a delight from the first bite. Espetada is located along Sobrecary St., Bo. Obrero. , in that strip of eateries where Blue Carabao used to be located. The humble mediterranean inspired … Continue reading Yummy Kebabs by Espetada House of Hanging Chicken
Davao's 'skin health and care enthusiasts' are excited in welcoming DERMAX Laser Center and DERMAX Skin Professional to our City. Now, Davaoeños can get to experience the latest in skin care innovations through DERMAX Laser Center’s technology-focused treatment procedures. The center specializes treatment procedures such as anti-aging, skin whitening, tattoo removal, and their highly popular Diode laser hair … Continue reading DERMAX Laser Center and Skin Professional Opens in Davao City
Adding up to Davao City's vast and growing options for food and dining, Cafe Tavera along Avancena Street is undoubtedly making waves as among the city's most recent best. Launched 2013, the restaurant serves Filipino food with a contemporary twist; And not to mention a notable polished ambiance and great interiors, fit for intimate dining experience. … Continue reading Contemporary Filipino Flavors of Cafe Tavera Restaurant
