Ekstreme Tower Ride will be launched in the Philippines' first and only world class theme park Enchanted Kingdom come October, when the park celebrates its 15th year anniversary. This should be something to look forward to, as the ride reaches up to 150 feet and then plunges from the top. Whew! I can just imagine how high 150 feet is, and how spine-tingling this must be. The brave souls out there must be excited :D Enchanted Kingdom executives led by Chairman Cesar Mario O. Mamon are quick to add that EK's newest ride adheres to the highest safety standards in the ... Continue Reading...
Archives for September 2010
100 towns vying for No. 1 dish in 100 days of Christmas with Eden Cheese
I love cheese, and am amazed at how our native Filipino dishes can be made even more special with its addition. Like the Kesong kesong Ambugong dish from the town of Altavas, Aklan (pictured above). Delectable biko (rice cake) is sandwiched between with coco jam and cheese in what looks like a very irresistible pairing. How about the Special Suman con Quezo of Tuao, Cagayan in the far North? Our local delicacy made of glutinous rice is made even more exciting with the surprise addition of cheese inside the rice cake. ... Continue Reading...
Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
If you go to Taiwan, don't just linger in Taipei. Make an effort to ride their high-speed trains and wander in the outskirts where one can marvel in Taiwan's countryside beauty. Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County was particularly beautiful and as charming as its name. I would recommend it for couples taking their honeymoon, or people just wanting some peace and quiet. Let these pictures speak for itself: View of the harbor where well maintained yachts are kept - View from our hotel room - ... Continue Reading...
How to apply for a Taiwan visa
One of the things that made my recent overseas trip harder than usual was compiling documentary requirements for the Taiwan visa. The last time I did so was for a trip to Japan in 2005. I've also gotten so used to travelling around Southeast Asia where getting around (luckily) doesn't require a visa for Filipinos. You need to have patience and attention to details when completing your visa requirements and also make sure - first and foremost - that your Philippine passport does not expire in six months, otherwise you may not be able to travel. The good news: if you ... Continue Reading...
Din Tai Fung: these divine dumplings were born in Taipei
Read also my old post: Shanghai food without flying to Shanghai at Suzhou Dimsum On our first night in Taipei, we went to a culinary must-stop, the great dumpling house Din Tai Fung, particularly its first location in Taipei's Xinyi Road. There was easily a line outside as it was the dinner rush hour. It's impressive how DTF has become an international chain, with five branches in Taiwan and outlets located across China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, the US, Japan, Korea and Malaysia. The Hong Kong branch, for one, earned a One Michelin Star this ... Continue Reading...
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