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Ilocos remains to be one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, despite the fact that it is located in the northernmost part of Luzon. The province is rich in history, littered with natural beauty, and booming with good food. Take a journey and check out 10 spots you shouldn’t miss in Ilocos… Lakbay Norte … Continue reading Exploring More of Ilocos #LakbayNorte7
The Farmhouse at EDL is a premiere farm tourism destination in Tarlac. They have simple rooms available for booking but the main highlight of this place is their farm tour. Every time there’s an offer to spend time at a farm, you can bet that I’ll be there. But is it worth the 6AM call-time? … Continue reading The Farmhouse at EDL: An Educational Farm Tour #LakbayNorte7
Tarlac is located in Central Luzon and is best known for its vast sugar plantations and its ties to the Cojuangco-Aquino family. On journeys to the North, Tarlac is most often just a pit stop as well. So, what else is there do in Tarlac? This year’s leg of Lakbay Norte 7 brought us to … Continue reading 10 Places to Visit in Tarlac #LakbayNorte7
Bulacan is dubbed “The Gateway to the North,” for it is the first province you come across as you pass by the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). Through this year’s Lakbay Norte 7, I was able to see what else Bulacan had to offer apart from being a pit stop. Here are the sights and activities for … Continue reading Bulacan: A Spot for Every Kind of Traveler #LakbayNorte7
Madrid Fusion is the most influential culinary congress in the food world, not to mention a haven for the gastronomic Spanish cuisine. Now on its 16th year with the theme “Fourth Generation: Those Who Own the Future“, the Congress is meant to showcase how you can future-proof your restaurant business and satisfy the ever-evolving demands … Continue reading 2018 Restaurant Trends, Food Discoveries and Insights from @MadridFusion
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 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)
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 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?
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
