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Vessel Hostel: Our Favorite Hostel in San Juan, La Union!

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This hostel is so cool you’ll forget that it’s a shipping container!

VESSEL HOSTEL is a budget hostel composed of repurposed shipping containers stacked on top of each other. Designed by surfer architects Buji Libarnes and Nikki Dela Paz-Libarnes, by transforming vessels originally designed for transporting cargo into this small, efficient, mobile hostel that offers an interesting alternative to the traditional lodging.

With over 22 cozy capsules and 5 suites inspired by modern and minimalistic living for discerning travelers and surfers. It features some of those cool looking pod-style beds complete with neat pull-down privacy shades. Free breakfast is one of the perks in addition to a pretty sweet location near the surfing shores of San Juan, La Union, you’ll have all the restaurants, cafes, and bars right around the corner.

Here’s a quick look inside our favorite hostel in San Juan, La Union…

Vessel Hostel
Urbiztondo San Juan, La Union
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: VesselHostel
Website: www.vesselhostel.com

October 23, 2018

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Ultimate Taste Test

Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test: The MASTERS Edition (Food Entrepreneurs Application Now Open)

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Anton Diaz

To apply as a food vendor, fill up the UTT Masters Edition Online application form.

For the past decade, Our Awesome Planet’s “Ultimate Taste Test” has been the incubator and launching platform for many of today’s most popular and influential food entrepreneurs. All of them started out as home businesses, and thanks to the publicity and exposure from their participation in the UTT, they have become very successful brands. Among the Ultimate Taste Test babies are Pepita’s Kitchen, from the Lechon Diva, Dedet de la Fuente; the internationally renowned Risa Chocolates by Pamela Cinco; Think Wink by Winky Sagenes, one of the bestselling cookies in Metro Manila; and Bhest Lasagna, rated #1 Best Beef Lasagna by spot.ph.

October 22, 2018

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Family

Studying in Spain for College or Masters? (A Filipino Parent’s Dilemma)

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Anton Diaz

Aidan is at Grade 8 now and we are starting to consider options on where to send him to college. I like our sons to establish their roots in Manila, studying in the best university for Engineering, Computer Science and Multimedia Arts—De La Salle University.

Studying in the US was not really an option because I’m afraid of the values they’ll learn in school. We would have to go with them to reinforce the Filipino family values at home.

But I’m considering Spain for college or masters for our boys. Here’s why…

October 19, 2018

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#Philippines

Cove Manila: Sunday Brunch + Pool Party? @OkadaManila

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Abigail Javellana

Cove Manila is throwing one seriously epic-sounding pool party. With the trifecta of fun, AKA all of our favorite things: brunch, booze, and pool party.

Cove Manila’s “What’s Good Sundays“, starts from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM with unlimited scrumptious food and cocktail drinks, and the fun doesn’t end there, come the gorgeous Manila Bay sunset rolls in, the club is transformed into a party scene from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM with good music and company!

It was an unforgettable experience to be in Southeast Asia’s biggest indoor beach and nightclub that took our Sunday brunch to a whole new level…

COVE MANILA
Okada Manila, Entertainment City, Parañaque City, 1701, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact: +63 2 555 5757
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: covemanila
Website: www.covemanila.com

October 17, 2018

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Food

THE FRUIT GARDEN: Advent Calendar and The Cheese Set for a Cause! (2018 Festive Collection)

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Abigail Javellana

The FRUIT GARDEN is an artisanal jam brand that marries French Heritage with Filipino Flare. Where each fruit jam is cooked in the French tradition of small batches in copper cauldrons. It’s 100% natural, with a minimum of 60% fruit content, and only fruit, sugar, and fruit pectin are used.

Pierre Marmonier’s The Fruit Garden is considered as one of the best fruit jam suppliers in Manila. Every Christmas season, they release limited edition luxury fruit jams in elegant packagings. That makes it a great foodie gift this 2018 Christmas season!

This year, the Luxury Jam collection is inspired by the theme of peony flowers which are both native to Asia and Europe.

Watch the video below as Pierre Marmonier explain the story behind the 2018 collection.

THE FRUIT GARDEN
295 Haig Street, Mandaluyong City
Telephone: +632 621-4603
Mobile: +63 920 945-3565
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thefruitgarden.net/

October 16, 2018

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JOSE CUERVO TEQUILERIA: Manila’s Official Jose Cuervo Bar!

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Abigail Javellana

When you think of tequila the first brand that comes into your mind is Jose Cuervo!

And you’re definitely in for a good time, especially when Jose Cuervo is in the name of the bar. JOSE CUERVO TEQUILERIA located in Poblacion is a festive establishment serving premium Jose Cuervo tequilas, classic Mexican snacks, and large margarita concoctions.

Here’s a photo essay of our experience…

JOSE CUERVO TEQUILERIA
5015 P. Burgos cor., Durban St., Poblacion Makati 1210
Landline: (02) 897 7046
Facebook: TequileriaPh
E-mail: [email protected]

October 16, 2018

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#Philippines, #Restaurants, Food

SORU IZAKAYA BGC: Takes The Art of Sushi to the Next Level!

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Abigail Javellana

Combine sushi and playful art equals a certified Instagrammable visual feast! You’ll definitely feel guilty about touching the mayo art!

From the group, EatUpMnl, comes a new restaurant with its own unique twist on Japanese cuisine. Soru Izakaya offers a place to relax and enjoy inexpensive Japanese dishes and drinks which make it the perfect place for a friendly group dinner or an after-work hangout here in BGC!

Soru Izakaya provides its customers with a classy yet casual dining experience through its quality food and artistic ambiance. Inspired by the Robatayaki style of Izakaya, which means Gastropub in English.

Rather, Soru Izakaya’s menu offers a variety of new and exciting choices through its modern take on traditional Japanese dishes. Here are some of the dishes we tried…

SORU IZAKAYA BGC
Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Landline: 02 2469069 ext:875
Facebook: soruizakaya

October 15, 2018

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#Philippines

WANDERLAND MAGIC: Are You Ready for Wanderland Music and Arts Festival 2019?

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Abigail Javellana

Wanderland Magic began its influence on the real world as it warped Manila’s plains with rifts that have been opening all over the metro and within social media.

Set your sights on a realm never before seen as the strangest of experiences and boldest of imaginations take reign at Wanderland Magic. Karpos Multimedia instills the magic yet again this MARCH 9 & 10, 2019 at the Filinvest CIty Events Grounds, Alabang with its 22 act line-up, 9 of which have already breached into sight.

With three ingredients in a pot: a heap of freshly picked artists, a drop of blood, sweat, tears, and a dash of wishful thinking — Wanderland’s spell on its community continues to linger through this year’s festival theme.

WANDERLAND
Filinvest City Events Grounds, Alabang
(March 9 & 10, 2019)
Facebook: wanderlandfest
Twitter: wanderlandfest
Instagram: wanderlandfest

October 15, 2018

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#Philippines

THE GARAGE: Guide to the Virtual Reality Food Park @CityofDreams

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Monique Tendencia

City of Dreams is about to change how entertainment is defined in the Metro. Slated to open this October 14 is The Garage – a VR zone and food park in one. I was half expecting for the food to become the highlight of this space, but I was proved otherwise. The Virtual Reality space was the most fun element of this space.

Here’s what to expect at The Garage:

The Garage
UGF City of Dreams, Asean Avenue cor., Roxas Boulevard Entertainment City Manila, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila
Operating Hours: 10AM – 2AM
Contact #: (+632) 800-8080
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cityofdreamsmanila-vrzone.com

October 12, 2018

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#Philippines, #Restaurants, #Travel, Siargao

Epic Siargao Adventure (Food and Travel Guide)

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Sean

Not many places in the Philippines have captured the hearts and minds of travelers quite like Siargao has. It’s an Island paradise—the mere mention of its name instantly brings up thoughts of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, coconuts trees and perfect waves.

The island attracts people from all over the world from all walks of life. This is due in part to the world-class surf and the rich biodiversity of the surrounding waters which have drawn in surfers and sports fishers alike.

There is so much to do and see here despite its being a small island in the Pacific, and we suggest putting Siargao in your bucket list and knocking it off as soon as possible.

Siargao Island
Surigao del Norte,
Mindanao Philippines

October 11, 2018

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Vessel Hostel: Our Favorite Hostel in San Juan, La Union!

Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test: The MASTERS Edition (Food Entrepreneurs Application Now Open)

Studying in Spain for College or Masters? (A Filipino Parent’s Dilemma)

Cove Manila: Sunday Brunch + Pool Party? @OkadaManila

THE FRUIT GARDEN: Advent Calendar and The Cheese Set for a Cause! (2018 Festive Collection)

JOSE CUERVO TEQUILERIA: Manila’s Official Jose Cuervo Bar!

SORU IZAKAYA BGC: Takes The Art of Sushi to the Next Level!

WANDERLAND MAGIC: Are You Ready for Wanderland Music and Arts Festival 2019?

THE GARAGE: Guide to the Virtual Reality Food Park @CityofDreams

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