Mustachio
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Mustachioventures
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Hobbies: Wandering, walking, exploring, climbing, scrambling, eating, seeing, meeting, living.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 670 )
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Seven Questions and Two Brains for Coron
Brennan of Baktin Corporation has been trying to get me to cooperate in something blog related. He suggested an interview. No way! How about be part of his... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2013 TRAVEL -
Curiosity Led Me to Master Kitchen
Does a restaurant with all tables occupied (and mostly by foreigners) pique your curiosity? Master Kitchen, along Gov. Cuenco Ave. (near Banilad Town Center),... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2013 TRAVEL -
The JRG Halad Museum, A Museum About Music
The first time I have heard of and visited the JRG Halad Museum, a museum "where Cebuano musical heritage comes alive" (the museum's tagline), was in 2012. But... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2013 TRAVEL -
Boljoon's Little Secret: Granada Beach Boutique Hotel
I have passed Boljoon many times but never knew this place existed. There are no billboards advertising the hotel. No directional signs on the highway. Granada... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2013 TRAVEL -
CMYK Dessert House
Archbishop Reyes Ave., Waterfront Drive, Lahug, Cebu City (032) 260 2182Mondays to Thursdays 10AM to 11PMFridays and Saturdays 10AM to 12MNSundays 1PM to 10PM... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2013 TRAVEL -
Away from the Madding Crowd: Hambil Beach
Ever dreamed of going to Boracay before the mall and big hotels popped up on the island? You can stop dreaming when you find a way to travel back in time. Tell... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2013 TRAVEL -
Wisdom from the Road #7
On strangersThey don't bite.Don't be shy. Talk to a stranger.He/She might have an interesting story to tellor words of wisdom to share. Read more
Posted on 01 September 2013 TRAVEL -
The Old and the New at Golden Cowrie
Golden Cowrie has been in Cebu for as long as I can remember. According to their website, since 1982. You'd say I have an excellent memory if "as long as I can... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 TRAVEL -
A Giant Swing in Danao, Bohol
Who would be stupid enough to pay Php 700 to swing and dangle over a 200–meter high and 300–meter wide gorge? Uh...that would be me.Stupid people like me would... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2013 TRAVEL -
Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers at Sagbayan Peak
The last time I was in Bohol was in 2007. Bohol is just an hour or two away by boat from Cebu and I haven't been back...until July 2013. Why? Because I often... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2013 TRAVEL -
Cupcake Avenue
No sign at the entrance of EZone that Cupcake Avenue exists...at least I didn't see any. I slowly made my way through EZone with eyes trailed up, looking at... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Muffins at Real Coffee and Tea Café
While waiting for the boat that would take workers home (and me) to Carabao Island, I killed time by walking from one station to another, looking at signboards... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 TRAVEL -
Boracay's Chori Burger
I have often heard my officemates mention the chori burger that they have tried in Boracay. When I came across a chori burger cart, I did not hesitate to buy a... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2013 TRAVEL -
Wisdom from the Road #6
On little things Sometimes something so little can be of big importance.Literally.Take for example a safety pin.It can be very useful when riding a bus and the... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2013 TRAVEL -
Caramoan Island Hopping
There are two island hopping tours in Caramoan: short (Php 1500) and long (Php 2000). The four islands to be visited for the short tour are just a few minutes... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2013 TRAVEL -
The Road to Caramoan Took Four Years and a Day
It took me a looooonnngggg time to get to Caramoan. It took me four years and a day. In 2009, I was going to fly in to Legazpi City in Albay and then take the... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2013 TRAVEL -
Guest Post: Tunisian Retreats
Here's Mustachio's first guest post by Alex Siborn.If you're thinking about a family getaway this year, why not consider a holiday in Tunisia? Read more
Posted on 23 July 2013 TRAVEL -
Lunch is a Piece of Triangle
...or maybe just half a lunch for the big eaters. I am talking about the triangle kimbap. Kimbap is the Korean version of sushi. But this here is triangle... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2013 TRAVEL -
Casilda's Brazo De Mercedes
A half roll of brazo de mercedes at Casilda's Bakeshop sells for Php 135. The first time I discovered this was when Casilda's was named Bread and Butter Bakesho... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2013 TRAVEL -
Getting Sweet at Abaseria
It all started with a pic... a pic of a square of chocolate cake topped with durian slices. Thanks to an officemate whose hobby is to tempt his fellow... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2013 TRAVEL