Author: Anton Diaz

BEING SOFIA: Ikarus’ First-Ever Desktop Film Series (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Performance Arts

I miss watching local theater in Manila, and I can still remember the last show we watched, Next to Normal by Blue Rep. Being Sofia is not a live performance but more of a film series shot with the pandemic in Manila as setting, featuring the aspirations and socially distanced relationships of the younger generation. … Continue reading BEING SOFIA: Ikarus’ First-Ever Desktop Film Series (A Review)

10 New Food Delivery Discoveries to Try

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Food, The Manila Podcast

Watch our recent Manila Podcast Episode 5 discussion on our top 5 new food delivery discoveries (at 1:16:00 mark) with Spanky Enriquez. This will be a regular segment on The Manila Podcast to promote home-based food entrepreneurs, restaurants and cloud kitchen to continue their food delivery businesses to thrive in a post-pandemic reality. Here’s a … Continue reading 10 New Food Delivery Discoveries to Try

Hue Hotel: See Hue in Boracay @ Station X

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Boracay Island

Read the Feature: The Best Restaurants in Boracay 2021 We always wanted to stay at Hue ever since because of the young vibe and the awesome day pool concept. You can take a dip in the alluring pool and enjoy the best food and signature cocktails on the island. We spent day and night just … Continue reading Hue Hotel: See Hue in Boracay @ Station X

10 Ways to Help the Environment at Home

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Manila Life

We cannot afford to be apathetic anymore about the impacts of climate change on our environment and the kind of world we are leaving for future generations. As Bill Gates said, “COVID-19 is awful. Climate change could be worse.” What are you doing to fight climate change? Here are 10 ways to do it at … Continue reading 10 Ways to Help the Environment at Home

Dos Mestizos Boracay: Still the Best after 25 years

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, Boracay Island

Read the Feature: The Best Restaurants in Boracay 2021 Dos Mestizos, one of the surviving restaurant institutions in Boracay, recently celebrated its 25 years. During the pandemic, they relocated to a more accessible prime spot along the main road in Station 1 behind Seawind Resort. A visit to Boracay is not complete without experiencing tapas … Continue reading Dos Mestizos Boracay: Still the Best after 25 years

FELIZ Boracay: 10 Happy Reasons to Stay

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Boracay Island

Read the Feature: The Best Restaurants in Boracay 2021 We’ve been featuring our love for Boracay over the years but this Boracay trip was quite special because it was our first travel to the island after the pandemic lockdown. It was made special with our blissful stay at Feliz Boracay, an 80-room boutique hotel by … Continue reading FELIZ Boracay: 10 Happy Reasons to Stay

Is it safe to travel to Boracay now? (Is it worth it?)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Boracay Island

Read the Feature: The Best Restaurants in Boracay 2021 Dreaming of going to Boracay during these pandemic times but wondering if it is totally Covid-safe to go to the island? You’ll see a lot of marketing messages promoting the health and safety protocols in each element of the journey from the airlines to the hotel, … Continue reading Is it safe to travel to Boracay now? (Is it worth it?)

Zoom Party Ideas for Adults @gallerybychele (Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Our business friend Jomag celebrated a milestone birthday, his 60th, and our mastermind group organized a Gallery by Chele zoom party to honor this occasion. This is the first time I organized a zoom party for adults and here are some tips and learnings for your next virtual celebration… Make sure to have good food … Continue reading Zoom Party Ideas for Adults @gallerybychele (Review)

DOBRO by Marko Batricevic at Bonifacio Gilid (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants

DOBRO, which means “good” in Serbian, is the cloud kitchen initiative serving Serbian comfort good in Manila by Marko Batricevic, formerly of Balkan Restaurant fame. This is a pandemic-born business created to address the craving for good grilled Balkan cuisine in Manila during quarantine. Did you know that you can reserve and use their private … Continue reading DOBRO by Marko Batricevic at Bonifacio Gilid (A Review)

Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort Palawan (A SETIR Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Palawan

Yugi, our 6-year old syoti, excited knowing that we were going to Palawan, exclaimed, “Yehey, our first trip during Covid!” He would always express his desire to go to a hotel or to a resort because he wanted to play in the swimming pool and the beach if possible. We were also curious about the … Continue reading Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort Palawan (A SETIR Review)