Month: April 2017

BATAN NORTH TOUR: Basco and the Biggest Batanes Island! (Part 1)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, #Travel, Batanes

Batanes, you take my breathe away! A trip to Batanes is something you’ll have to do at least once in your lifetime. The country’s northernmost province is one of the most sought-after tourism frontiers, gifted with its unique blend of breathtaking scenery, natural beauty, and well-preserved culture! North Batan consists of the whole of Basco–from … Continue reading BATAN NORTH TOUR: Basco and the Biggest Batanes Island! (Part 1)

@MadridFusionManila 2017: A Gastronomical Roadmap to Sustainability! (Photo Essay Recap)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals, Food

by Kristine Terrible This year’s Madrid Fusion Manila revolved around the theme “Towards a Sustainable Gastronomic Planet”. During the International Food Congress, twenty-four of the best chefs in the world–most of them with at least one Michelin star under their belts, and all of them with multiple awards–discussed how they practice sustainability in their kitchens … Continue reading @MadridFusionManila 2017: A Gastronomical Roadmap to Sustainability! (Photo Essay Recap)

LUBAO IBMF 2017: A Hot Air Balloon Musical Summer in Pampanga! #LubaoIBMF2017

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

For its 4th year, the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival entertained its guests for four days with not just hot air balloons, but also with aerial exhibitions like skydiving and paragliding, animal showcases, magic shoes, concerts, and a spectacular fireworks display as well.     Held from April 6 to 9 at Pradera Verde, … Continue reading LUBAO IBMF 2017: A Hot Air Balloon Musical Summer in Pampanga! #LubaoIBMF2017

INFLATABLE ISLAND: Get Ready to Get Wet at the Wildest Floating Playground this Summer!

By Juanico
Topics: #Philippines

Inflatable Island in Subic is the first of its kind in the Philippines and is currently the biggest and wildest inflatable playground in ASIA. So what are you waiting for?! Inflatable Island PH Subic Bay Waters, Lower Kalaklan, Olongapo City, Zambales Mobile: 0917 835 2665 Facebook: Inflatable Island PH Instagram: @inflatableisland Website: www.theinflatableisland.com/

5 Most Awesome Corn Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 3)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals, Food

by Kris Landrito The regional lunches of Madrid Fusion Manila 2017 ended with the theme of “corn.” Various kinds of corn in all colors, textures, and sizes were used in different types of food–from juices and desserts to hot meals. It’s only fitting that corn was the crop of choice for the last day because of how … Continue reading 5 Most Awesome Corn Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 3)

10 Most Awesome “Nose-to-Tail” Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 2)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals, Food

by Kris Landrito Day Two of Madrid Fusion Manila 2017 continues with the theme “Towards a Sustainable Gastronomic Planet”, focusing on “Nose-To-Tail” for the Regional Lunch.  A buzzword that spread throughout the culinary world, Nose-To-Tail is actually more a tradition than a trend in the Philippines. It’s part of our culinary lifeblood as evidenced by our … Continue reading 10 Most Awesome “Nose-to-Tail” Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 2)

10 Most Awesome Heirloom Rice Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 1)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals, Food

by Kris Landrito Madrid Fusion Manila is perhaps the most awaited gastronomic event in the Philippines. With the theme of “Towards a Sustainable Gastronomic Planet” that addresses the issue of food wastage, sustainability, and climate change, Heirloom Rice, the theme of Day One’s Regional Lunch was the perfect way to start it off.   Heirloom … Continue reading 10 Most Awesome Heirloom Rice Creations! @MadridFusionManila (Day 1)

EASTER 2017: Where to Celebrate Easter with Your Kids in Manila?!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines

Summer is on its way, and that means Easter is right around the corner! Make time to celebrate Easter with Family, from Easter brunches, making craft cookies, staycations, Holy Week retreats, and to even joining a creative Easter Egg hunt with Mystery Manila. Here are some fun ideas on where celebrate this special holiday together … Continue reading EASTER 2017: Where to Celebrate Easter with Your Kids in Manila?!

10 Restaurant Trends that I learned from @MadridFusion (Read this!)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals, Food

One of the questions I get asked most often is what the latest trend in restaurants is. Getting ahead of the trend before the tipping point is crucial in an increasingly competitive restaurant landscape in Manila.   Madrid Fusion is always at the forefront of restaurant trends–from Molecular Gastronomy to the Post Avant-Garde Culinary Movement. I’ve been … Continue reading 10 Restaurant Trends that I learned from @MadridFusion (Read this!)

SHINE FORTH! Bo Sanchez’s Holy Week Retreat 2017 Invitation…

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Here’s an invitation to join us for a solemn Holy Week Retreat and Grand Easter Feast at Bo Sanchez’s Shine Forth…  Are you hurting? Are you confused? Are you going through a time of deep need? Do you have questions that need answers? Friend, God sees your pain. He wants to talk you. He wants … Continue reading SHINE FORTH! Bo Sanchez’s Holy Week Retreat 2017 Invitation…