New World buffet Originally uploaded by annalyn. I've tried almost all of the hotel buffets in Metro Manila and I was glad I finally got to sample the one at New World (now Renaissance Makati City Hotel) over a business meeting last week. Renaissance is a five-star hotel strategically located in front of the swanky Greenbelt Mall. It has also established quite a reputation with me as the hotel with "the most paranoid security check" this side of the city. But that's another story. ... Continue Reading...

Thanks to Anton for mentioning this humble site as one of his favorite blogs on the Philippines. Anton's Awesome Planet is the one to go to if you want a fresh take on unique places in Manila and fascinating hideaways in this country of 7,107 islands , complete with beautiful photos at that. My only regret is that I haven't been gallivanting like this fellow blogger does, this being a year of "downsizing" my personal affairs (read: "due to a running mortgage and mounting bills, I have become poorer, hehe). As a result, I had to shy away from joining Pinoy Travel ... Continue Reading...