Category: #Philippines

KADAYAWAN DAVAO: Indak Indak sa Kadalanan (A Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Davao

KADAYAWAN SA DABAW is an annual thanksgiving harvest festival in Davao.  It is held every 3rd Weekend of August to celebrate the harvest of Davao’s fruits, flowers, and farm produce. Its name comes from the Mandaya word “madayaw“, a warm and friendly greeting used to describe something good, beautiful, valuable, superior, or profitable. If you … Continue reading KADAYAWAN DAVAO: Indak Indak sa Kadalanan (A Photo Essay)

ULTIMATE TASTE TEST Tickets 2013 Now Available @PowerPlantMall :)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

Update Sept. 6, 2013: Countdown to Ultimate Taste Test 2013 @ Rockwell… 8 Days to go!  Read First: Announcing… Rockwell’s 3rd Ultimate Taste Test 2013 on September 14, Saturday! Finally, we are now selling tickets to Ultimate Taste Test 2013!  What: Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test — Be a Food Critic for a Day!When: September 14, 2013, Saturday, … Continue reading ULTIMATE TASTE TEST Tickets 2013 Now Available @PowerPlantMall 🙂

OCEAN ADVENTURE SUBIC: Planning Guide to the Best Experiences of Ocean Adventure Park!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel, Subic

Related Blog Post: Subic Bay Yacht Club Staycation (2023) OCEAN ADVENTURE  is a marine conservatory and adventure park located in Subic Bay and founded by animal behaviorists and trainers. It is owned by Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, that is the same Philippine corporation running Camayan Beach Resort beside it. Here is a family’s guide to the … Continue reading OCEAN ADVENTURE SUBIC: Planning Guide to the Best Experiences of Ocean Adventure Park!

Announcing… Rockwell’s 3rd Ultimate Taste Test 2013 on September 14, Saturday! (Now Open for Applications!)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

Update Sept. 6, 2013: Countdown to Ultimate Taste Test 2013 @ Rockwell… 8 Days to go!  Finally, we are ready to announce the most exciting tasting event that most food lovers and connoisseurs in Manila are waiting for.  Our Awesome Planet and San Miguel Lifestyle Brews present the 3rd Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test 2013, the celebrated food tasting event, … Continue reading Announcing… Rockwell’s 3rd Ultimate Taste Test 2013 on September 14, Saturday! (Now Open for Applications!)

C BOUTIQUE HOTEL and the Flavors of Baguio Food Tour

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, #Philippines, #Travel, Baguio, Food

C BOUTIQUE HOTEL is a homey 17-room boutique hotel by Charley Antonio. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near Wright Park and is walking distance from the Mines View area. You can think of it as a nice home away from home when you are in Baguio. One of the things I like … Continue reading C BOUTIQUE HOTEL and the Flavors of Baguio Food Tour

HILL STATION: One of the BEST Restaurants in Baguio! (Revisited)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, #Travel, Baguio, Food

Read First: HILL STATION & Mt. Cloud Bookshop, Baguio HILL STATION is one of the best restaurants in Baguio showcasing the different flavors and influences of Mitos Benitez-Yñiquez’s  travel all around Europe, America and Asia. It won back-to-back recognition in the Miele’s Best Restaurants in Asia awards. It’s one of my favorite restaurants in the Philippines because you … Continue reading HILL STATION: One of the BEST Restaurants in Baguio! (Revisited)

TAM-AWAN: Baguio’s Artist Village and Gardens in the Baguio Sky

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, #Travel, Baguio

TAM-AWAN Village is a reconstructed Cordillera village showcasing the traditional Ifugao Huts, and Baguio’s art and culture scene. It was established by National Artist BenCab in 1998 together with Chanum Foundation to promote the local Baguio Artists. Tam-awan is a local word which means “vantage point”.  You can check out the permanent and occasional art … Continue reading TAM-AWAN: Baguio’s Artist Village and Gardens in the Baguio Sky

ROSE BOWL: Baguio’s Home-Grown BEST Chinese Food since 1945

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, #Travel, Baguio, Food

ROSE BOWL Steakhouse and Restaurant is the de facto Chinese food of choice when you are in Baguio. It was known as Rice Bowl from 1945 to 1968 and renamed Rose Bowl on March 7, 1969 by Artemio and Lourdes Nang. To ensure the original high quality of the food they serve, they decided not to … Continue reading ROSE BOWL: Baguio’s Home-Grown BEST Chinese Food since 1945

THE DISTRICT BORACAY: A Great Boracay Location for Families with Kids

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Boracay Island

The District was the perfect backdrop for our family escapade in Boracay. We love it because it is centrally located along the white beach, walking distance to yummy restaurants, and provides a happy family-friendly service. Here are some tips on how to maximize your stay in The District, Boracay… Related Blog Posts: BORACAY’s White Christmas: … Continue reading THE DISTRICT BORACAY: A Great Boracay Location for Families with Kids

ASILO TAGAYTAY: Insider’s Tips on Avida’s First Residential Retreat

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Tagaytay

ASILO comes from the word Silong, which means to take shelter. It’s a place where you can have a retreat and take shelter, away from the stormy, fast-paced life in Manila. Avida, the developer behind Asilo, is known for affordable housing and not compromising on what matters in life. I like the name because it … Continue reading ASILO TAGAYTAY: Insider’s Tips on Avida’s First Residential Retreat