Category: Travel

  • Ride-sharing App U-Go is Launching Soon: What’s Different?

    Ride-sharing App U-Go is Launching Soon: What’s Different?

    Yesterday, we had lunch with some of the executives of upcoming ride-sharing app U-Go, where we learned more about the new TNC (Transport Network Company) and we could ask our questions about it. I first heard of U-Go during the Uber suspension by LTFRB last August, when the new app was thrust into the limelight…

  • Philippine Airlines Presents New Menu by Chef Fernando Aracama

    Philippine Airlines Presents New Menu by Chef Fernando Aracama

    Did you know that Philippine Airlines (PAL) updates their menu every quarter? Earlier this week, I got to tour the PAL Inflight Catering Services facilities and then tried their new Business Class menu! The latest menu was developed with Chef Fernando Aracama, who is known for his passion for Filipino cuisine. Chef Ferds also has…

  • Singapore Airlines Promos! Great Airfare Deals and More

    Singapore Airlines Promos! Great Airfare Deals and More

    Yesterday, I was fortunate to be invited to the launch of Singapore Airlines’ “The Great Singapore Airlines Getaway” promo! Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Mastercard Travel Getaway Promo After the preliminary chikka, it was time for the meat – the promos! When they showed us the prices, almost everyone’s jaw dropped to the floor and you…

  • Great Escapes Travel Fair Happening this Weekend @Glorietta

    Great Escapes Travel Fair Happening this Weekend @Glorietta

    The Great Escapes Travel Fair is happening this weekend at the Glorietta Activity Center (Palm Drive). It will be from August 18 – 20, 2017 (Friday to Sunday). GREAT ESCAPES TRAVEL FAIR They had a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday with representatives from DOT, Glorietta, and other partners and organizers. The fair has travel agencies, hotels,…

  • Moderne Culinaire Academy Partners with KDU and Berjaya Universities

    Moderne Culinaire Academy Partners with KDU and Berjaya Universities

    A few weeks ago, I was invited by my friend Xander to tour Moderne Culinaire Academy. The event was actually to announce that Moderne Culinaire Academy (MCU) has partnered with 2 universities in Malaysia – the prestigious KDU University College and Berjaya University College of Hospitality in Malaysia. HOW WILL THE PARTNERSHIPS BENEFIT STUDENTS? Both…

  • World Street Food Congress 2017 Happening May 31 – June 4!

    World Street Food Congress 2017 Happening May 31 – June 4!

    The second World Street Food Congress to be held in Manila is now confirmed to be happening from May 31 – June 4, 2017! This year, it is going to be at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City, at the corner of Sunset Avenue and Asian Drive. The organizers recently held…

  • Solaire Fresh Buffet – Most Sulit Buffet Right Now!

    Solaire Fresh Buffet – Most Sulit Buffet Right Now!

    Solaire has been open for a while, and even though we’ve visited Solaire at least once every other month, we’ve never actually dined at their buffet. Solaire’s buffet restaurant is called Fresh, and it is located in one of the corners of the casino floor. The reason we haven’t tried it before was the high…

  • New Travel Series, Red Talks with Daphne, Starts Saturday!

    New Travel Series, Red Talks with Daphne, Starts Saturday!

    AirAsia, voted the world’s best low cost carrier for eight consecutive years by Skytrax, has tapped award-winning TV host and producer, Ms. Daphne Oseña-Paez, to create a web series showcasing some of Asia’s attractions, rich cultural heritage, and inside stories about AirAsia. Red Talks with Daphne The 6-part web series is called “Red Talks with…

  • S&R UniOil Promo: Save Thousands in Gas Money with Your S&R Card!

    S&R UniOil Promo: Save Thousands in Gas Money with Your S&R Card!

    A couple of weeks ago, S&R announced a partnership with UniOil, where S&R members can get a P3.00 discount PER LITER of gas, and P2.00 discount PER LITER of diesel. That is a pretty nice discount! If you get 10 liters of gas, you get P30.00 OFF! If you get 30 liters, that’s P90.00 in…

  • Novotel Manila Executive Suite Staycation Review

    Novotel Manila Executive Suite Staycation Review

    Last weekend, we enjoyed a staycation at an Executive Suite of the Novotel Manila Araneta Center. I already reviewed their regular rooms during a previous staycation, so for an introduction to the hotel, please read my previous staycation post here. The Executive Suite costs P9,500 net, and comes with access to the Premier Lounge on…

  • Checking Out Okada Manila + Dinner at their Red Spice Restaurant

    Checking Out Okada Manila + Dinner at their Red Spice Restaurant

    The Okada Manila has been on soft opening since December 2016, and it’s already been featured during the whole Miss Universe event, but this is the only time that we’ve had to check it out. Aayyyyy, it’s already February! It seems like everyone has already been there but us! So we drove out to Okada…

  • Going Up Mt. Gulugod Baboy in Batangas

    Going Up Mt. Gulugod Baboy in Batangas

    Last weekend, I got roped in to going to Batangas. This isn’t my usual day trip getaway because you all know I want to relax in a resort instead of giving myself more work, i.e., climbing mountains. I happen to really like civilization.  But my friend S’s mom invited me to go, too, so that…

  • HK 2016: Tim Ho Wan in Sham Shui Po

    HK 2016: Tim Ho Wan in Sham Shui Po

    This was our second attempt to eat at Tim Ho Wan’s main branch in Sham Shui Po, and this time, we finally succeeded! TIM HO WAN The first time, we arrived at 9:15pm and Tim Ho Wan was already closing! I am so used to restaurants in Manila still being open until 11pm or later,…

  • HK 2016: Best Western Plus Kowloon Hotel

    HK 2016: Best Western Plus Kowloon Hotel

    This hotel used to be the Ramada, and it’s now a Best Western. Best Western Plus Kowloon Hotel is located along Chatham Road South, near Granville Road. THE BEST WESTERN PLUS KOWLOON It doesn’t have much going for it except that we got it for free (points) and that it’s very convenient to go to…

  • HK 2016: Tips on Picking an Airline to Hong Kong + Why You Should Check Out the Cathay Pacific Lounges

    HK 2016: Tips on Picking an Airline to Hong Kong + Why You Should Check Out the Cathay Pacific Lounges

    Here are some of the airlines I’ve used in recent memory when travelling to Hong Kong. I had some great experiences with Emirates, etc… but that was a long time ago when those flights were still very affordable. I don’t think they qualify as affordable anymore. CATHAY PACIFIC This is my favorite, especially if you…