The Side Tripper

Today’s generation is blessed to be in an age of convenience. Everything seems accessible anytime and anywhere. Even when it comes to get-togethers or having parties, for instance, you can call as many family members and friends as you want now and not worry about where to gather, with all the available eating places that […]

When New-York brand Dean and DeLuca established its first branch in Edades-Rockwell in Makati City, it strengthened many people’s impression of the Philippines being among the hottest investment havens around the globe. To me, personally, it also meant that my fantasy would finally be coming true: to be greeted and served by my “Ben.” I […]

Pioneered by James Markham from the United States, the Project Pie design-build-eat pizza concept was on its 10th branch when I discovered it in Park Square Makati. The first visit gave an impression of a spacious place, youthful vibe and positive energy amidst the seemingly scary adventure one is about to embark on for having […]

On some days, blessings can be in tangible form, such as finding out that your name was drawn in a raffle promo that you had nearly forgotten, on the same day you’re giving thanks for your child’s special day. One afternoon, I got a phone call saying that I won a treat at Cont’s Bakeshop […]

The first time I got to go inside Canyon Woods, it was for business reason, and I stayed there for only 3 hours. Afterwards, my officemates and I had to go back to Manila immediately. It was just another working day albeit at a different venue. Unresolved, I promised myself to come back when personal […]

When it comes to eating places, the name XO46 Heritage Bistro would have run the risk of being forgotten had it not been for what it stood for and the experience it gave me and my family when we tried it out for dinner. Once tried, however, the Filipino hospitality, delicious dishes and soulful ambience of XO46 […]

A few summers ago, we had the chance to visit Subic Bay, a place in the north 2-3 hours away from Manila. Since we were with little kids, we had to make sure that we’d get to visit fun sites such as the Zoobic Safari and Ocean Adventure to watch the dolphin show. Location matters, […]

Seeing families together in a mall on weekends has become such a common sight these days, especially for people in urbanized areas like Metro Manila. This bonding time has become precious for the time-pressed families, where each member is pre-occupied with a lot of things during the weekdays. Each moment matters, so why bother to […]

The PVL Buffet Center opened at the Shaw Center Mall in Mandaluyong on January 30, 2015. Owned by Mrs. Norma Lim, the lady who is famous for her bright light decors on Policarpio Street during the holiday season, and the giant siopao, the restaurant currently offers buffet meals for as low as  P300 per person […]

Back in college, my relatives in Sipalay, Negros Occidental suggested that I visit Bulata  if I wanted to see a beautiful beach. That remained un-ticked in my bucket list until a decade after, when I answered the call for a 185-km drive from Bacolod City. It’s a zigzag, rocky road on the way to this […]