The holiday seasons often make me miss my hometown in the Philippines. Most probably because Iloilo reminds me of my family back home, my parents, my siblings, my niece and nephews... I remembered the last time we went home, I was so impressed with the improvements of my city. There is this brunch place called Dova who is managed by the same people behind Afriques and Escas, that I particularly like. They have their first branch in Lapaz and has another bigger branch in Megaworld. I totally … [Read more...]
FOOD DISCOVERIES: SEAFOOD ISLAND
In our stay in Iloilo, I have a chance to visit Seafood Island Northshore Grill twice when I was there. I always come with my big family and what Seafood Island offers is one of the current food trends in the Philippines: Boodle Fight. Boodle Fight is a military type of eating where a long table is prepared where all the food mixed together is placed on top of banana leaves. You often eat using your hands but of course you have the option to use utensils too. Davao Gulf Boodle … [Read more...]
FOOD DISCOVERIES: ARMY NAVY
Army Navy is in Iloilo! My sister was the one who introduced me to Army Navy. I tried it when I was in Manila and I been craving for their burritos ever since. Army Navy opened along with several new restaurants in the current food & coffee destination in Iloilo: Atria and the food-loving Ilonggos couldn't be any happier. Army Navy is designed in a simple interior with a few army reference. There are fun Army phrases on the white brick walls. The way of ordering is … [Read more...]
MAMA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT BEARLAND PARADISE RESORT
Last Sunday was my Mama's birthday and days before her birthday, we were all undecided where to celebrate it. So on the morning of my Mama's birthday, Papa decided that we will celebrate it at Bearland Paradise Resort in Tigbauan. We have never been to that place before but I heard a lot of good reviews of the place plus I have seen great pictures online. We asked the birthday girl for approval. After checking out other resorts, we finally decided to head to Bearland Paradise Resort. We gathered … [Read more...]
5 THINGS THAT I APPRECIATE IN ILOILO CITY AFTER LIVING ABROAD
I have lived in two foreign countries and I have enjoy living in both places. But Iloilo City will always be home to me. Coming home to Iloilo City after a longer stay in different countries made me appreciate some things in my hometown that I never appreciated before. Credit: www.pinterest.com/GSiaton 1. A LONG QUEUE OF TAXI I love that when I go out in a mall in Iloilo City, there will always be a taxi waiting for me. There is a longer queue for taxis in a mall than the queue for the … [Read more...]
NAJ’S BAPTISM
My faith is an integral part of me which I hope to pass on my son. I would love him to grow up to be a God-fearing person. I am happy that last month, we went home to the Philippines for Naj's baptism. He is finally part of the Catholic community. It was a simple ceremony to welcome Naj in the growing community of the Catholic family. It was nice that he got baptized in the same church where my parents were married. Nowadays, baptisms can turn into lavish party after their ceremony but … [Read more...]