Month: February 2016

Announcing… World Street Food Congress in Manila! (April 20-24, 2016)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

Related Post: World Street Food Congress 2015: Making Filipino Food a Global Sensation! (A Photo Essay) I’m so excited to announce that the World Street Food Congress will be held during the delicious month of April in Manila!  The World Street Food Congress (WSFC) is a symposium, conference and a mega street feasting festival that … Continue reading Announcing… World Street Food Congress in Manila! (April 20-24, 2016)

MAKATI DIAMOND RESIDENCES: Valentine’s Staycation & Weekend Champagne Brunch!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, #Restaurants

Since Valentine’s Day was on a Sunday, it was the perfect time for a staycation with the family at Makati Diamond Hotel.  It’s mainly a business hotel, but it’s also ideal for families because of its high-ceiling design in the common areas, signature Alfred restaurant, and strategic location in the heart of Makati (just beside Greenbelt)!  … Continue reading MAKATI DIAMOND RESIDENCES: Valentine’s Staycation & Weekend Champagne Brunch!

Isla Sugbu Seafood City: The Revival of the Art of SUTUKIL @TheGrandCon

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

When traveling, one of the things most people look forward to aside from sightseeing is eating. The food of a certain place speaks volumes about their history and culture. For Cebu, that is Sutukil, which is a three-way method of cooking seafood and meats. It has lost its popularity over the years but Grandcon’s Isla Sugbu … Continue reading Isla Sugbu Seafood City: The Revival of the Art of SUTUKIL @TheGrandCon

TBEX Asia 2016 Kickoff with Travel Massive Manila Community! @TourismPHL

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

October 13-16, 2016 will be the tipping point in Philippine Tourism when 600 to 800 travel bloggers from US, Europe, and around the Asian region converge for Travel Blogger Exchange (TBEX) Asia Philippines 2016 ! Travel Massive Manila kicks off TBEX Asia 2016 preparations with a networking night with TBEX organizers, Philippine Travel Bloggers, and the Tourism … Continue reading TBEX Asia 2016 Kickoff with Travel Massive Manila Community! @TourismPHL

CAFE FLEUR: Avant-Garde Kapampangan Dishes by Chef Sau del Rosario!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Café Fleur by Chef Sau Del Rosario pays homage to traditional Kapampangan cooking with an international twist. Many of the recipes at the cafe are time-honored family dishes we grew up eating. Some creations not only wish to capture the comfort of the Filipino home, but also the distinct flavors of other lands CAFÉ FLEUR … Continue reading CAFE FLEUR: Avant-Garde Kapampangan Dishes by Chef Sau del Rosario!

HOT AIR BALLOON: Awesome Guide to the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

By Abigail Javellana  The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival set at the Philippine Air Force ADAC Hangar in Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. The fiesta is held during Thursday to Sunday on the weekend near Valentines. This longest-running sports and aviation festivity isn’t just a weekend of everything that flies. There will be four full days of flying activities … Continue reading HOT AIR BALLOON: Awesome Guide to the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta!

VALENTINE’S: Last Minute Suggestions for a Valentine’s Day Surprise!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

Valentine’s Day is a big deal in Manila and this year is quite hectic because it falls on a weekend. Most of the hot restaurants in Manila would be fully booked and it’s getting harder to order roses, chocolates, and Valentine’s gifts. We usually plan on the last minute. Here are some suggestions that still … Continue reading VALENTINE’S: Last Minute Suggestions for a Valentine’s Day Surprise!

JUMP YARD: Mixing Fun & Fitness in the First Trampoline Park in Manila!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Kids

Read More: Here are… 10 Most Fun Activities in Manila (2016 Edition)! @TourismPHL Jump Yard is one of the first and largest trampoline parks in the Philippines. Boasting 2,000 sqm of space, its high-flying, adrenaline-rushing attractions offer us a one-of-a-kind experience in Manila. You can play a game of Dodgeball, jump into foam pits, slam … Continue reading JUMP YARD: Mixing Fun & Fitness in the First Trampoline Park in Manila!

BINONDO: 15 Places to Try on your Next Binondo Food Crawl!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Make sure to download Our Awesome Guide: Binondo Food Crawl for information, food, and pasalubong tips when in Binondo, Manila! 🙂  Every year the streets of Binondo Chinatown become busy as the Chinese New Year approaches. Binondo having its own character will give you an experience of a different culture, full of colorfulness, different smells, and rich … Continue reading BINONDO: 15 Places to Try on your Next Binondo Food Crawl!

Anyeonghaseo: An Introduction to the Food and Culture of Korea

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals, Food

https://youtu.be/MVdnriFWfmg Korean culture has long been a subject of international interest since the Halyu, or Korean Wave, of the 2000’s. Everywhere from music, fashion, technology, and food has found its way into the norm of the Filipino palate and style. The Korean mainstream was introduced through telenovelas on our local airwaves, which grew in popularity … Continue reading Anyeonghaseo: An Introduction to the Food and Culture of Korea