May in the Philippines
The month of May is one of the merriest in the Philippines. Almost every weekend (if not every day), there is a festival or town fiesta held somewhere in the country. May is also the month of flowers all over the islands; Flores de Mayo, a popular religious activity involves the offering of flowers to […]
The Benefits of Retiring to the Philippines
There comes a time in a person’s life when one can finally retire and literally stop to smell the flowers. And while retiring in one’s own country is ideal, retirees are now considering moving abroad. Many are now seeing the benefits of retiring to the Philippines where life is more laid-back and affordable. Southeast Asian […]
Wildlife Encounters at the Davao Crocodile Park
Seeing crocodiles is nothing new to me. I’ve grown up joining educational tours that took us to different zoos and nature parks in Davao City. Now that I’m all grown up and have a little girl of my own, I wanted to give her the same experience. Going to Davao Crocodile Park is one of the […]
April in the Philippines
© Alexander Shalamov on Dreamstime April in the Philippines is peak travel season and as to be expected, it’s going to get a little crowded. While the ice is still starting to thaw in some countries in the western world, summer is in full blast in the tropics. This alone provides the perfect excuse to […]
Vista Restaurant: Healthy Dining in the Highlands
With all the hype about organic food these days, one can only imagine how many people have taken to planting their own gardens of herbs, vegetables, and maybe even fruits. Organic sections have become one of the most-visited parts of a supermarket. Organic is clearly THE BIG TREND in food and nutrition today. But did […]
Eden Nature Park: A Gorgeous Mountain Hideaway
Davao City is known for a lot of things: its clean, peaceful streets, honest cab drivers, exotic fruits and affordable cost of living. This city sitting at the foot of the majestic Mt. Apo offers a lot to the curious and adventurous but it also does not run short of attractions for those looking for […]
Probinsya Buffet: A Taste of Home
One of the most exciting activities when visiting Davao City is trying out the local cuisine. While the city does not have a distinct culinary specialty like the pancit molo of Iloilo or sisig of Pampanga, there is an abundance of dining places that serve excellent fare. If you’re looking for a good all-you-can eat […]
Davao City Coffee Shops
Davao City has always been a place for coffee lovers. Davaoenos have been enjoying the joys of aromatic gourmet coffee in homegrown cafes for a long time. Long before the giants Starbucks and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf entered the scene. A Coffee Lover’s City I am a coffee lover, so much so that I […]
Villa Amparo Beach Resort Review
I’ve always said that we are very lucky to live very close to Samal Island where eternal summer actually exists. The rest of the Philippines was anticipating landfall of Tropical Storm Amang but we were blessed with clear skies and bright sunshine on the weekend of Pope Francis’ visit. We spent that weekend having fun […]
Best Hotels in Tagaytay
The City of Tagaytay is one of the favorite weekend destinations for Manila dwellers. Being just a relatively short bus/car ride away, this city in the highlands provides the perfect escape from the scorching heat and maddening pace of the big city. Just like Baguio City, the main tourist pull of Tagaytay lies in its […]