Kainan sa Balsa in Bacoor, Cavite has always been a fixture in the local food scene of my hometown. If you live in Bacoor, or pass by the Mabolo area, chances are you’ve probably heard of Kainan sa Balsa. I know that I’ve dined at Kainan sa Balsa in my youth together with my family,…
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Whenever we travel abroad, it’s a given that visiting the local Chinatown is one of our top things to do. Since time immemorial, Chinese settlements are one of the largest, if not one of the oldest, in most towns; thus, Chinatowns are colorful and have a lot of history. The cuisine is also another major…
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It was during the pandemic, in 2021, when we decided we were ready to go on a staycation. Establishments were slowly re-opening and the pandemic policies have become relaxed; people can be out and about again. After so many months of being holed up at home, afraid and unreasonably paranoid of catching the virus, we…
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Our Singapore trip was roughly about three days so we had to follow a strict itinerary, considering that we were also working remotely while on the road. But we still wanted our travel schedule to be “free and easy” so we got down to business right away and visited Chinatown. Our main goal was to…
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The pandemic had been quite hard for all of us. Even though it was for the good of everyone, the restrictions were ridiculous to some extent. At one point, we weren’t allowed to visit our grandmother when she was hospitalized and she eventually passed away without seeing her grandchildren. It was really heartbreaking. I’m sure…
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My 36th birthday was, by far, my favorite one because we celebrated it at Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Singapore. My husband and I are big fans of Gordon Ramsay (we’ve watched all of his shows) and so it was a dream come true, literally, to finally dine at one of his restaurants. Bread Street…
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The first time that I was introduced to Zubuchon was close to a decade ago, during one of my travels to Cebu. My hotel in Mactan was just across from a Zubuchon branch, and I ate breakfast and lunch there; dining again at another branch when I found myself wandering in the Cebu I.T. Park….
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Thailand’s Greyhound Cafe in SM Aura has caught my eye a couple of times, and yesterday I finally got to try their food. Every week or so, I take myself out on a date (husband can’t tag along as he’s dogsitting our aspin, Yumi, and working on his own projects), and yesterday, after shopping and…
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One fine weekend, we decided to visit the small plot of land that we’ve purchased from a developer in Maragondon, Cavite. It has always been my dream to build my forever home in the uplands of Cavite, me and my husband’s hometown, and it’s surely a dream come true to finally be able to own…
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Here I am again with another rave review of the Holiday Inn. Though pricey than what my wallet can usually handle, I’ve always liked Holiday Inn, because they’re one of the best hotels my cheapskate self has been in, and they always go the extra mile with their service. I’m sure other hotels do the…
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