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HK 2016: Tim Ho Wan in Sham Shui Po
This was our second attempt to eat at Tim Ho Wan’s main branch in Sham Shui Po, and this time, we finally succeeded! TIM HO WAN The first time, we arrived at 9:15pm and Tim Ho Wan was already closing! I am so used to restaurants in Manila still being open until 11pm or later,…
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HK 2016: Best Western Plus Kowloon Hotel
This hotel used to be the Ramada, and it’s now a Best Western. Best Western Plus Kowloon Hotel is located along Chatham Road South, near Granville Road. THE BEST WESTERN PLUS KOWLOON It doesn’t have much going for it except that we got it for free (points) and that it’s very convenient to go to…
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HK 2016: Tips on Picking an Airline to Hong Kong + Why You Should Check Out the Cathay Pacific Lounges
Here are some of the airlines I’ve used in recent memory when travelling to Hong Kong. I had some great experiences with Emirates, etc… but that was a long time ago when those flights were still very affordable. I don’t think they qualify as affordable anymore. CATHAY PACIFIC This is my favorite, especially if you…
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HK 2016: Cheap, Fast Mobile Internet in Hong Kong? P350 for 5 Days!
When travelling abroad, internet is the one thing we modern travelers just can’t do without! It can also be quite expensive, and most travelers have no idea how to find affordable internet access on the go. I used to avoid getting those data roaming promos from local telcos just because they were too expensive at…
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HK 2016: How to Go to Hong Kong City from the HK Airport
I went on a trip to Hong Kong a couple of months ago, and I’m just blogging about it! I’m trying to write this out as soon as possible before I forget things! This Hong Kong 2016 series will cover the stuff we did in Hong Kong, plus tips! Let’s start with how to go…
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MagicMount Pro Magnetic Mount for Mobile Devices Review
I got a Scosche MagicMount Pro from Digital Walker for Christmas, and I was so excited to finally install it on my car! I used to have one of those car mounts I got at CDR-King for P150, which was a bit difficult to use because I had to pull the holder wide each time,…
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Le Grand Cirque Now in Manila! Catch it while you can!
First of all, Merry Christmas to all my wonderful readers! I had a wonderful surprise today and received an invitation to watch the circus production Le Grand Cirque. The show will only be running for a limited time from Dec. 25, 2016 to Jan. 3, 2017, so if you’re interested, grab some tickets ASAP! If…
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White Moon Bar at H2O Hotel along Manila Bay
A couple of weeks ago, I attended the relaunching of White Moon Bar by Hotel H2O. To be honest, although I had never been to White Moon Bar before, I did not have high expectations because of the location of the hotel. Hotel H2O is located somewhere behind the Quirino Grandstand, a little past the…
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Our Vigan Vacation Part 2: Exploring Vigan + Bargain Place Mats
After arriving in Vigan at 4am, we opted to spend Day 1 resting and just explored the hotel. We went to nearby JTC Mall to buy some snacks. I don’t sleep while travelling by bus so I caught up on sleep. Resting and relaxing was part of the plan for the vacation, so I am…
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Our Vigan Vacation Part 1: Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel Review
A few weeks ago, we took a 3-day vacation in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Vigan is a small city known for its preserved Spanish colonial architecture. I had been to Vigan before, many years ago, but it was just an overnight trip. This time, it was a 3-days-2-nights affair so that we would have time to…
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Giant List of How to Prepare for Your Trip Abroad (Vacation)
A reader recently asked me for some tips to help her on her first trip abroad. And then I realized I needed to write a post for myself, too. I’ll be travelling to Hong Kong in a few weeks and I need to update my travel checklist, so I’m hitting two birds with one stone…
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Marikina & Antipolo Food Crawl
A few weeks ago, we took a trip to Marikina and Antipolo and tried out a whopping 6 restaurants! Living in Manila, to me, Marikina and Antipolo seem so far away… One of my yayas growing up would sing “tayo na, sa Antipolo…” and sometimes during her day off, she would visit Antipolo and do…
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Marikina & Antipolo Food Crawl: Cafe Lupe
Our first stop was Cafe Lupe. It is a garden-themed bed & breakfast overlooking Metro Manila. Check out the view: THE FOOD We had their Paella (Regular – P600 / Big – P1,200). It is big enough to feed a lot of people! I also appreciate that they made the effort to use the shorter,…
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Marikina & Antipolo Food Crawl: Marison’s
We went to the Marison’s on the second floor of the Vista Mall in San Roque, Antipolo. The place seems new, but is set up simply. It is well-lighted, with big windows that provide natural light. THE FOOD Friends who live in Antipolo have been recommending Marison’s Crispy Tripe Kare-Kare (P330), and I’m glad I…
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Marikina & Antipolo Food Crawl: Khayil’s Bakeshop and Cafe
Our third stop was at Khayil’s Bakeshop and Cafe. Khayil’s started out as a bakeshop where customers ordered custom cakes. They added meals to the menu due to customer demand. We also met Khayil, the owner Anna’s 12-year old daughter, whom the restaurant is named after. It’s a family business with 3 generations working there…
