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Hobbies: Wandering, walking, exploring, climbing, scrambling, eating, seeing, meeting, living.
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Puerto Princesa Underground River
A map of the river. Click to enlarge.The Puerto Princesa Underground River. Some say it's overrated. I say it's over rated — the tour price of Php1500 is too... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2013 TRAVEL -
The Gypsy's Lair
We had been scrimping on food the past few days we were in Palawan, we decided to treat ourselves. We went to Mercado de San Miguel, a small complex of... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 TRAVEL -
Vietnam in Palawan
When Viet Ville was mentioned by one of our companions during the five-hour drive to Puerto Princesa from El Nido, everyone sleepily agreed to stop by to give... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 TRAVEL -
Puerto Princesa: Zzzzs, Wheels, Meals
ZzzzzsSurely, Puerto Princesa, a city that welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists a year, would have hotels, inns, and guesthouses. But we chose none of... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 TRAVEL -
D (Deco's) Original Batchoy Sang La Paz
Number one on my to do list while in Iloilo City? To have a good steaming bowl of batchoy in its birthplace, La Paz.As soon as we arrived in Iloilo City, after... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2013 TRAVEL -
Is Big Flat Bread a Bakeshop?
Is this a new bakeshop? Nope, but I did think so.Big Flat Bread (BFB) is a PIZZA chain that opened in Cagayan de Oro in 2009, became popular, and has since... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 TRAVEL -
Grilling It Manggahan Style
Manggahan is a new cozy restaurant in town. Coined after the big mango tree at the back of the restaurant, it offers a laid-back homey ambiance suitable for... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 TRAVEL -
Train to Be a Circus Performer at Kampo Juan
Kampo Juan, an hour drive from Cagayan de Oro City, is in Barangay Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. To get there from CDO, take the bus to Manolo Fortich (far... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 TRAVEL -
Breakfast at Missy Bon Bon
The same people who gave birth to Bigby's has been feeding the people of Cagayan de Oro Missy Bon Bon breads for almost three years. Read more
Posted on 16 February 2013 TRAVEL -
What to Do in Islas De Gigantes
DAY 2Some -ings to do at GigantesHikingTake a walk around the island.When you step out of the inn turn left and follow the road until you get to this dirt... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2013 TRAVEL -
Going to and Eating in Islas De Gigantes
Of the seven thousand plus islands in the Philippines, there's a group of ten islands called Islas de Gigantes, which translates to "islands of the giants".... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2013 TRAVEL -
Once Upon a ChaChoi Time Part 3: Turned to a King
Goooong! It sounded like that in my head when I saw this.We went to Choi City, accompanied by Mark, to fill our stomachs again. Upon arriving, we heard greeting... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2013 TRAVEL -
Once Upon a ChaChoi Time Part 2: The Tea Towers
We arrived at Chatime past 5PM and waited for about 15 minutes. Kim was busy so she asked Jean to accommodate us for that time. We met Jean, who was waiting... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2013 TRAVEL -
Once Upon a ChaChoi Time Part 1: The Fellowship from a Text
"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."- Lao Tzu -Twit twit!Received a random text message inviting me for merienda (snack) at Chatime an... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2013 TRAVEL -
Wisdom from the Road #2
On food Never order anything without asking for the price. (This may not be a problem for the non-budget-conscious.)The price of the breakfast in Batanes gave m... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2013 TRAVEL -
More of Marshall's Irish Pub
I am dogged by the luck o' the Irish (bad luck) when it comes to getting invited to food tastings and freebies all these bloggers I read about get to enjoy,... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
The Titanic Awards
SourceThe Titanic Awards: Celebrating the Worst of TravelDoug LanskyThis wasn't meant to be devoured in one sitting, but I could not help read page after page o... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2013 TRAVEL -
Ah Phets Conversation with You
You with your nose scrunched up: Ah phooey! Another food post.Mustachio with a sheepish grin: Sorry, the brain cells in charge of travel have been hibernating.... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 TRAVEL -
A Japanese Coffee Shop Called Cafe Egao
This cafe better live up to its name, Egao 笑顔, which means smiling face.Cafe Egao is a tiny (can only accommodate less than 20 customers) and homey (gives you... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 TRAVEL -
Ted's Oldtimer Lapaz Batchoy in Cebu
Who hasn't heard of batchoy? Raise your hand. According to wikipedia, batchoy has been around since the late 1930s. If you haven't heard of batchoy, then it's... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2013 TRAVEL