Orient Beach: Glamping on Boracay Island!

What comes to mind when you hear Orient Beach’s tagline, “The only glamping in the paradise island of Boracay?” Images of a tent, roughing it out and nature flash in my mind as I try to imagine what a glamorous camping experience it would be. If glamping is your thing, read this post on our … Continue reading Orient Beach: Glamping on Boracay Island!

A Christmas Morning Reflection: Lessons from a Brutal 2018 Disruption

  Dear Our Awesome Planet Friends, A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family! 2018 was brutal in terms of disruptions in the social media capital of the world. Magazines closed, billboard placements dropped by 50% and agencies collapsed as the media playing field transitioned to digital publishing. E-commerce boomed … Continue reading A Christmas Morning Reflection: Lessons from a Brutal 2018 Disruption

Discovery Boracay Signature Suites: What to Expect in the Best Luxury Suites in White Beach?!

Happening alongside the opening of the New Boracay after a 6-month reboot is the launch of Discovery’s Signature Suites, the best luxury suites along Boracay’s white beach. It is the perfect match to the new chill out, sustainable and family-friendly vibe of Boracay island. This is a detailed guide on what the Signature Suites are all about, … Continue reading Discovery Boracay Signature Suites: What to Expect in the Best Luxury Suites in White Beach?!

Give the Gift of Bistro! (with Stone Valley Reloadable Gift Cards)

The Bistro Group, the umbrella company of much-loved restaurants such as Italianni’s and TGI Friday’s has partnered with Stone Valley, a gift card management framework to bring forth the newest Bistro Gift Card. The Bistro Gift Card is totally different from the already-existing Bistro Card, which you may already have. Here’s what The Bistro Gift … Continue reading Give the Gift of Bistro! (with Stone Valley Reloadable Gift Cards)

BEST RESTAURANTS: 10 Most Awesome New Homegrown Restaurants in Manila! (2019)

Here are the 10 Most Awesome New Homegrown Restaurants in Manila, Philippines: #1 HELM   Chef Josh Boutwood’s Helm offers one of the best degustation experiences that’s certainly not to be missed in Manila. After the successful opening of Test Kitchen and Savage, Helm’s 10-seater theatre dining experience is his best one yet. It’s like Chef Josh’s culinary … Continue reading BEST RESTAURANTS: 10 Most Awesome New Homegrown Restaurants in Manila! (2019)

Motto Motto: Serendra’s Friendly Neighborhood Japanese Resto

Update 12/21/2018: As featured in 10 Best New Restaurants in Manila (2019 Homegrown Edition)! Motto Motto, meaning “more more” in Japanese, is a Japanese comfort food restaurant with an extensive menu to cater to both locals and Japanese ex-pats alike. It’s another winning concept by the Raintree group after Friends & Family to replace the Chelsea … Continue reading Motto Motto: Serendra’s Friendly Neighborhood Japanese Resto

Friends & Family: Have you Tried the Best Filipino Restaurant of 2018?!

Update 12/21/2018: As featured in 10 Best New Restaurants in Manila (2019 Homegrown Edition)! Friends & Family is a tasty tribute to Filipino comfort food classics that we grew up with and a throwback to our Filipino Eateries by the Raintree group. It’s very Filipino, comforting to our palate with a focus on Filipino BBQ & … Continue reading Friends & Family: Have you Tried the Best Filipino Restaurant of 2018?!

Steak the First Manila ステーキNo.1: Is It Good? (A Review)

Have you tried Steak the First on your recent trip to Japan? Did you know they recently opened in Manila? Steak the First is a Japanese concept known for featuring good value steak with a casual ambiance. The Manila store is located in the posh Net Park building in BGC. The lines are quite long … Continue reading Steak the First Manila ステーキNo.1: Is It Good? (A Review)

CICCHETTI: Hidden Taste of Italian in BGC (A Review)

Update 12/21/2018: As featured in 10 Best New Restaurants in Manila (2019 Homegrown Edition)! Cicchetti, which is Italian for “small bites”, is a hidden Italian restaurant in BGC by Chef Alec Santos with the Belle & Dragon group. It’s a quaint escape from the busy restaurant scene in BGC where you can relax with your date … Continue reading CICCHETTI: Hidden Taste of Italian in BGC (A Review)

Hong Kong Eats: 24H Food Trip Guide like a Local! (Itinerary)

Hong Kong is a food trip haven and a good venue for hunting down the best spots where locals love to eat. It’s also a place full of tourist traps and expensive hotel breakfasts for travelers who are daunted by the plethora of options and are clueless about where to go. It’s best to go … Continue reading Hong Kong Eats: 24H Food Trip Guide like a Local! (Itinerary)