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• Bislig's Marvelous Waterfall: Tinuy-an

  

  The beach, the sea surrounding the islands of Britania, the river. If you run me through the wringer, I'd probably fill a barrel. But that wasn't enough. I was... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2014 TRAVEL

• Hinatuan's Enchanted River

  

  A motorcycle (from MacArthur's Place to the highway, 10 mins, Php20), a bus (San Agustin highway to Barobo terminal, 1 hour, Php40), a van (Barobo terminal to... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 TRAVEL

• The Quickest Island Hopping Ever

  

  Since I took too much of your time when I rambled on about the beginning of the trip, I apologize. This time I will be quick. Quicker than my quickest island... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 TRAVEL

• In the Beginning: Cagwait, Surigao Del Sur

  

  It all began with scoring a cheap ticket (like how most of my trips begin) to Butuan ten months before the travel date. One way. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2014 TRAVEL

• Wisdom from the Road #12

  On lending a handOffer to take somebody's photo...and you just might win a friend!When I visited Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in Vancouver many moons ago, I... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2014 TRAVEL

• Island Grill's Batchoy

  

  Batchoy Mega (Php 69) and Leche Flan (Php 29)Back when I was a wee kid, my parents used to bring home batchoy from Carlo's (are they still any good? Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 TRAVEL

• Boy Tales of Childhood

  

  SourceBoy Tales of ChildhoodRoald DahlBoy, oh, boy, imagine my glee when I found the book I have been looking for since reading Going Solo. I immensely enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 BOOKS

• A Beauty T(r)ip

  

  This, my friends, is how to get rosy butt cheeks and sparkling libat eyes (cross-eyed): Go on a roadtrip with a dozen or so transfers. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2014 TRAVEL

• Namit Ba Ang ChickeNamit?

  

  A friend who claims ChickeNamit, a restaurant in Mabolo, offers chicken inasal that's as good as the chicken inasal in Bacolod made me want to try it out myself... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Nalipay Sa Lipay Mongolian BBQ

  

  Three nationalities in one. This Korean-owned restaurant serving Mongolian BBQ (which is actually not a Mongolian cuisine, but was developed in Taiwan) has a... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 CULTURE, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• Choi City: New on the Menu

  

  A friend who was invited to try Choi City's new dishes was kind enough to invite me along. She probably needed another mouth to help clean the plates. Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2014 TRAVEL

• A Quick Snack at Homebakers

  

  Cielito (left) and mercedita (right)I walked into Homebakers planning to spend 50 pesos for some snacks. I got a cielito and a mini brazo de mercedes which... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 TRAVEL

• Borussia, a German Restaurant in Sogod

  

  If it is not just my imagination, I think I have seen Borussia, a German restaurant, in Cebu City a long, long time ago (do not try and guess my age). Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 TRAVEL

• Nice Meeting You, Chewy Junior

  

  Do not judge Junior by his looks for looks can be very deceiving. Chewy Junior looks plain. Chewy Junior looks boring.Even his house (the shop) looks... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2014 TRAVEL

• Who's Your Daddy? Big Daddy!

  

  When a big yellow bus comes barreling down the road, do you:A. get out of its wayB. run after itC. meet it head onI, first, would get out of its way. Second, ru... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 TRAVEL

• Wisdom from the Road #11

  

  On flexibilityBe flexible.I don't mean do yoga, although that would probably help you climb through bus windows easily if you want to behave like a monkey and... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 TRAVEL

• Thank You 2013

  Grateful for...still having a job (the only source for travel funds)all the vehicles that have stopped to let Mustachio cross the street (every year Mustachio... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 TRAVEL

• A Box of Brown Goodness

  

  Dear FTW! Food, Travel and Whatevs,I received a brown paper bag containing a white plastic bag containing a white box (with "Season's Greetings Mustachio" in... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2013 TRAVEL

• Maitre Chocolatier: Heaven and Hell

  

  When my eyes see something tempting, but my pocket sees that something as expensive, my pocket squeezes itself tight to shut out my reckless fingers and I have... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 TRAVEL

• Wear a Mustache!

  

  Who wants a mustache on their wrist?I'm carefully peeling off my mustache so you could wear it on your wrist!That's how much I like you!(Please don't mind the... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 TRAVEL