The Excelsior was one very fine hotel I stayed in during my last visit to Hong Kong. Owned and managed by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, it is the largest hotel in Hong Kong island with 884 guest rooms and suites. You can choose a view of the city or Victoria Park but nothing beats the rooms overlooking Victoria Harbor where you can see the boats passing by and of course, the magnificent buildings on the Kowloon side. It was quite dream-like to have this image of Hong Kong from my room, albeit a little foggy. I wax sentimental over skyline views, it makes me ... Continue Reading...
Archives for April 2013
#weekenddiscoveries: Antipolo City!
This is something we'd probably agree on: I love going to places I've never been to, discovering new tastes, relishing new experiences... am sure you do too! When Abby of Nuffnang Philippines invited me last month to a secret weekend escapade, the question was apt: when was the last time you discovered something for the first time? Truth is: the last time when I discovered something for the first time was only the week before (eh heh) but hey, I never say no to NEW! :) The day started with a power breakfast at the cozy Mom & Tina's restaurant along C5-Libis. A ... Continue Reading...
Free macarons at Bizu on April 20
Bizu, Manila's pioneer macaron maker which started the trend as early as 2001,is celebrating Macaron Day on April 20 by giving a free macaron to every patron. This will be applicable in all Bizu branches at Greenbelt 2 Parkside (757-2498), Greenhills Promenade (724-2498), Alabang Town Center (809-2498), St. Luke’s BGC (789-7700) and One Rockwell (478-7755) Now on its second year, Bizu’s Macaron Day offers free macaron in specially-designed packaging that signifies a personality trait. There is a macaron perfect for everyone. The celebration is patterned after Jour ... Continue Reading...
Brotzeit Philippines is 10th in the world
When I posted a photo in Facebook of the mouthwatering sausage I ate at the first Philippine branch of Brotzeit in Shang-ri La Mall, a friend asked "there is now Brotzeit in Manila??" I was amused considering that I never encountered this beer bar and restaurant in my travels throughout Asia. Not in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China and Thailand where it has also set up shop. But apparently, if you're more well-exposed than me to the bar scene "globally", then you will be familiar with Brotzeit. I rest my case. Prost! :) In a nutshell, here's what ... Continue Reading...
Bb. Pilipinas 2013 winners
The complete list of winners in Bb. Pilipinas 2013: Bb. Pilipinas Universe - Arielle Arida Bb. Pilipinas International - Bea Rose Santiago Bb. Pilipinas Tourism - Joanna Cindy Miranda Bb. Pilipinas Supranational - Mutya Johanna Datul 1st runner up - Pia Wurtzbach ... Continue Reading...
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