• Scam Alert: GAMEPAD SCAM + How to Stop It

    Scam Alert: GAMEPAD SCAM + How to Stop It

    If you have ever been victimized by these sort of text scams, please comment below. We just want to get an idea of how many people have been affected by this. Last February 28, I was surprised when I received a text message from Gamepad telling me that I am suddenly registered to them. I…


  • Tortuga – A Newly-Opened Food & Hangout Gem Near Katipunan

    Tortuga – A Newly-Opened Food & Hangout Gem Near Katipunan

    The other day, a few foodie friends and I checked out this new place near Katipunan called Tortuga, and I had no idea what to expect. It is located along Esteban Abada St., near Xavierville, somewhere at the back of McDonald’s Katipunan. TORTUGA KATIPUNAN When I arrived, I had a small issue looking for parking…


  • New Dishes at Splice, The Portal, Greenfield District

    New Dishes at Splice, The Portal, Greenfield District

    A post shared by Insider Philippines (@insiderph) on Feb 25, 2017 at 2:49am PST I have been hearing about Splice from my foodie friends for a while now, and last weekend, I finally visited the resto bar. Splice Events Place & Restaurant Splice is located at The Portal in the Greenfield District in Mandaluyong. This…


  • Sustainable Seafood Week at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza

    Sustainable Seafood Week at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza

    Last week, we were invited to check out Accor Hotels’ turn to showcase their participation in the Sustainable Seafood Week PH at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD WEEK PH The aim of Sustainable Seafood Week is to let customers know that the participating restaurants source their seafood responsibly. Sustainable Seafood Week PH was…


  • Etude House Lash Perm Curl Fix Mascara + Eyelash Curler Review

    Etude House Lash Perm Curl Fix Mascara + Eyelash Curler Review

    Last Christmas, I received the Etude House Lash Perm Curl Fix Mascara. It comes with an eyelash curler and is packed in a round metal tin. I still had my old mascaras, so I hadn’t tried this new one yet, but I had an event to go to tonight, so I got all dressed up…


  • Go GANGNAM! One Week Only Korean Buffet at Novotel Manila

    Go GANGNAM! One Week Only Korean Buffet at Novotel Manila

    Yesterday kicked off the start of Go Gangnam!, Novotel Manila Araneta Center’s one week only Korean buffet. GO GANGNAM! A K-FOOD FESTIVAL Novotel flew in Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam Chef Jong-Man Kim to share his Korean masterpieces from February 21 to 27 ONLY. This festival is in partnership with Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam, Embassy of the…


  • Wagner German Bakery – Hearty Meals, Beer & Coffee!

    Wagner German Bakery – Hearty Meals, Beer & Coffee!

    Last night, I was invited to dinner at Wagner German Bakery along Valero Street in Makati. It is located in that newly developed block along Valero that used to be a parking lot… Two Central is one of the new condominium buildings along that stretch of Valero. I thought, hey, it’s a bakery. Are we…


  • Food Exchange Manila Lunch Buffet Review

    Food Exchange Manila Lunch Buffet Review

    When it comes to Novotel’s Food Exchange Manila’s lunch buffet, I consider myself a veteran since this is my fourth? or fifth? time at this buffet. But I have not had the time to tell you all about this buffet and recommend what to get! Fortunately, we ate at this buffet again last week, and…


  • Novotel Manila Executive Suite Staycation Review

    Novotel Manila Executive Suite Staycation Review

    Last weekend, we enjoyed a staycation at an Executive Suite of the Novotel Manila Araneta Center. I already reviewed their regular rooms during a previous staycation, so for an introduction to the hotel, please read my previous staycation post here. The Executive Suite costs P9,500 net, and comes with access to the Premier Lounge on…


  • Davao’s Blue Posts Boiling Crabs is Now at SM MoA!

    Davao’s Blue Posts Boiling Crabs is Now at SM MoA!

    A few weeks ago, we were invited to the opening of Blue Posts Boiling Crabs at the SM Mall of Asia. It is located at the ground floor of the Mall of Asia, at the “back” part, facing the seaside. I initially had a difficult time looking for it since I rarely find myself at…