Lenten season or better known as Holy Week is one of the prime vacation/travel times in the Philippines. It is usually marks the beginning of summer travels. People usually either go out of the country to shop and sight see, or flock to the beaches or to higher mountain places to either get a tan […]
Category: Travel
Osaka Photo Compilation Video
Last year (June 2019) my family and I had a chance to visit Osaka, Kyoto and Nara. It’s a trip we look back to with fond memories. Hopefully this pandemic will end soon with a vaccine available. Can’t wait to visit Japan again (God willing). Here is a video compilation of some of the photos […]
Macau
Last June, my wife and I decided we needed to have some “we” time. No Kids, no agendas, just “we” time. Since it was already June which ruled out trip to the beaches for us since it was rain and typhoon season here in the Philippines. We wanted to visit somewhere urban but relatively cheap […]
Osaka 2019
Osaka is quite a refreshing place for me. Despite being the 2ndlargest metropolis in Japan, it still retains a laid-back feel amidst the observable hustle and bustle of a modern urban area.
Baguio… after 2 years
It has been 2 years since I last visited Baguio. It was the last time I was able to travel there with my mom and it was literally after that trip 2 years ago, that we found out my mom was sick. As my daughter aptly put it: Every firsts after amah/my mom’s passing still […]
Revisiting Foggy Mountain Cookhouse
For foodies travelling up north to Baguio, Foggy Mountain Cookhouse should be a familiar name. Chef Marianito “Babes” Reyes opened this wonderful place at the outskirts of Baguio city proper. It is located on the outskirts of Baguio City proper but nonetheless, it is quite easy to access specially via Waze. The alfresco dining area […]
Taipei
Advanced Warning: Long blog with lots of photos Taipei City is the capital of Taiwan. It’s a modern metropolis that reflects a mixture of Japanese influence along with it’s deep traditional Chinese culture in location that contains both modern skyscrapers and lush scenic nature with its numerous mountians, waterfalls, rivers and lakes. The last time […]
Bittersweet Pilgrimage to Antonio’s
Antonio’s Fine Dining is our family’s happy place in Tagaytay. It’s a place we travel to maybe twice a year for the ambiance and for (in my personal opinion) the best steak I’ve ever tasted.
Long Weekend
Last week the Philippines observed All Saint’s day (Nov. 1, 2018) and due to the date’s proximity to the weekend, the dates worked out for a long holiday weekend for many Filipinos with Nov. 2 (Friday) declared as an additional holiday and many offices having no work on Saturdays. A lot of people took advantage […]
“HOME” Kong 2018
Hong Kong is a vibrant mix of east and west whose blood stream is pure capitalism and retail. I love Hong Kong!