The LONDON EYE is the iconic giant Ferris Wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, also known as the Millennium Wheel.
It is Europe’s tallest Ferris Wheel at 135 metres (443 ft) in height and a wheel diameter of 120 metres (394 ft). It’s a popular British icon that even my boys know about and want to ride someday.
It’s fun to ride it as a group. Our Philippine media delegation actually occupied an entire capsule! 🙂
Here’s a photo essay of our London Eye experience…
COVENT GARDEN is a historic building converted into a shopping centre in 1980. It’s famous for its cute cafes, pubs, small stalls, a craft market called Apple Market, and a tiangge called Jubilee Hall.
It’s popular among Filipinos looking for a bargain and a cool place to eat before watching a show on the West End. According to Pepper, this is also the best place for Forex if you’re looking for a high exchange rate for your dollar.
PORTERS is what I imagined a traditional English Pub experience would feel like. It’s located near Covent Garden, a popular shopping and tourist site on London’s West End, also know as the Theatre District.
One of my favorite traditional London Pubs is The Counting House. A former banking hall built in 1893, it has had its 19th Century charm preserved with chandeliers, a wooden staircase, high-domed ceiling, and authentic fixtures reminiscent of that era.
Be sure to check out The Counting House when you’re in London…
When we first arrived in London, we asked around for the best places to eat in.
Good thing we had our expert Pepper Teehankee, who lives half of the time in London. He suggested this cool Spanish resto hangout called CAMBIO DE TERCIO along Old Brompton Road, which was within walking distance from where we were staying.
She offers an 8-course, French-inspired, strictly-by-reservation private dining in her lovely home in Baguio. She only accepts strictly one group at a time, with a minimum of 6 persons.
There is no menu, so just be prepared to be surprised with the 3-hour, 8-course Degustation Meal.
Mama’s Table gets our two thumbs up. Highly Recommended! 🙂
Your Baguio foodie trip would not be complete if you don’t get to experience Chef Vicky’s food, warm and kid-friendly hospitality and authentic Baguio Home ambiance.
(Tip: You can bring your own wine with no corkage fee.)
Can you share your own experience at Mama’s Table?
MAMA’S TABLE Private Dining by Chef Vicky Tinio Clemente 8-course Degustation Meal P1,500 +10% service charge per head Strictly by Reservation only with 2 days advance notice 888-A Ambuklao Road, La Trinidad, Benguet Telephone: +63 (74) 442-1794 Mobile: +63 915 643-8775 Email: [email protected] (take note of the .CA) and [email protected]
KETCHUP is a Food Community composed of Baguio home grown Food concepts which includes Canto, Happy Tummy, Rancho Norte, Rumah Sate, and Green Pepper.
We love the outdoor feel under the pine trees, the affordable food and it’s a nice food stop after visiting Wright Park, Mines View Park, and The Mansion.
This will be an ongoing collection of posts of our own experiences with the different restos at Ketchup.
MANOR at Camp John Hay is one of the best places to spend Christmas in the Philippines. You get the cold December weather, log wood cabin accommodations, actual pine Christmas trees, and a romantic restaurant, Le Chef, to complete the festive experience.
Here’s a photo essay of our MANOR at Camp John Hay Baguio Christmas….
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