Ejeepneys-raprios-3. Jeepneys are those colorfully-designed vehicles unique to the Philippines. Manila would not be Manila without this mode of public transport which stop, and pick up, passengers without a warning at every intersection. Their drivers are sometimes obnoxious and oblivious to the law, but even then, jeepneys have become icons in themselves, a sturdy symbol about living in the Philippines. Just when we thought they were in danger of being phased out, comes now the jeepney's latest evolution. The newest jeepney does not only blare loud ... Continue Reading...
Visiting the Manila Foods & Beverages Expo
PBB gals Chix and jenny for Pinoy Big Burger. I love food expos! A foodie shouldn't live without going to one. Luckily, there are a number of such events held in my area every year, and this was my first time to visit the Manila Foods & Beverages Expo ongoing at the World Trade Center till Sunday, June 24. What you can find in these expos: the latest food products, assorted kitchenware, delicacies from the provinces, imported goodies, free samples, and food tasting to the max. The problem with these events is that I always get to buy more than ... Continue Reading...
The Manila Bay sunset and appreciating certain facets of the city I never knew from my hotel window…
Roxas Boulevard is my favorite part of Manila. With its numerous landmarks and trees lining the middle lane of the road, it is the one part of the city that remains naturally picturesque. Running the whole length are such attractions such as the Cultural Center, Manila Yacht Club, Metropolitan Museum, Baywalk, Baypark, Rizal Park , Manila Hotel and a few buildings dating back to the pre-war era. There are also the regular fixtures like calesas, two-decker buses and early-morning joggers. Still, the one thing that stands out in Roxas Boulevard, one that shouldn't ... Continue Reading...
G Hotel…. looks g-r-e-a-t
This is not a sponsored advertisement... but the first time I walked into the lobby of the G Hotel along Roxas Boulevard in Manila I fell in love with it. G Hotel lobby3. ... Continue Reading...
Diamond Hotel’s best ensaimada in Manila and much-talked about $2000 wagyu tenderloin meal
Diamond Hotel Ensaymada Those in the know about the in's and out's of the city would surely proclaim the Manila Diamond Hotel's Kohikan pastry shop as having the best ensaimada this side of town. Ensaimada or ensaymada is a popular Filipino Spanish-influenced bread coated with butter, sugar and cheese. Aside from the gooey goodness of the finest cheese melting in the fluffy bread, the Diamond bakers have upped the ante further by inserting tasty bits of ube (purple yam) in the center, making it one of the truly filling and satisying Filipino delicacies ... Continue Reading...
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