2025 Philippines: Christmas in the City

It's the time of the year that we enjoy the Christmas displays, illumination and sounds around the city. 

Philippines: Pilgrim Churches to visit in MuntiParLas area

 

Pilgrim Churches in Muntinlupa, Paranaque and Las Pinas

Philippines: Flavors and Food Crawl (2025)

Where to go next in the metro?

Philippines: Flavors and Food Crawl

 

In the metro

2024 Philippines: Christmas in the City

 

Let us be thankful for the blessings we received.  Appreciate everyone we have met, and celebrate life!

It's the time of the year that we enjoy the Christmas displays, illumination and sounds around the city. 

Philippines: Churches to visit in Laguna, Batangas, Quezon

 

Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church

Alaminos, Laguna (Diocese of San Pablo)

Philippines: Flavors and Food Crawl (2023)

Let's continue filling-in our tummy while visiting the old and new places around the city.

Philippines: Batangas: Pico Sands

Pico Sands, Nasugbu, Batangas 

2021 Philippines: Food Crawl in Ortigas

While dine-in is still not encourage, let us continue to have fun in tasting food from the list of restaurants.  This post will be dedicated to cafes and restaurants found in Ortigas Center (most names are available from Podium). 

Philippines: 5 days Itinerary to Manila

If I'm traveling to Metro Manila, which places should I visit?  Hopefully the following sites can help you plan your trip to Manila, Philippines!

Day 1

There are less green field in the metro, but if you want to see one, why not grab the opportunity to also visit the oldest university. Visit University of Santo Tomas (UST), in España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila.  You may opt to use the gate in Governor Forbes (Lacson St), since this is used for the public (closer to the hospital).  You can mention that you like to visit the church to get inside the campus grounds.

Philippines: Ayala Musuem, Makati

Temporarily Closed from June 2019 to 2020 for renovations, click here for updates.

A well spent Saturday afternoon in the metro, we got a chance to visit Ayala Museum for around 4 hours.  

Philippines: Artesania and Caffeined by Mozaic Living

An artisan cafe by Caffeined by Mozaic Living Inc. Fusion of lifestyle,  furniture store, arts and crafts by local artisans. artesaniafurniture | mozaicliving

Philippines: Flavors of Pasay (2018)

Another year of tasting classic, fusion and amazing edibles served in the restaurants of Pasay City.

Mitsuyado Sei-men
Food: matcha iced cream (P120)
Personal Preference: 9 out of 10, tasty dessert

Philippines: Flavors of Makati (2018)

Another year of tasting classic, fusion and amazing edibles served in the restaurants of Makati Central Business District.

8 cuts Burger, Greenbelt
Food: A half-pounder worth of sliders (P320),
Personal Preference: 9 out of 10, pricey but tasteful.

Avail Booky Promo - Stay Hungry!

Another available option here in the metro to live your city for less is by enjoying the coupon discounts from Booky! 

What is Booky Prime?

Booky Prime is a membership program that gives you new buy 1 get 1 digital coupons every month and unlimited table bookings with up to P500 off your bill (subject to P1000 spend) at over 1000 restaurant partners. Click here to know more before you download the booky application for your mobile

What member perks can I enjoy?

Most of the top restaurants and fast food brands in Manila offer exclusive perks to Booky Prime members. Restaurants like Vikings, Gringo, Kko Kko and Wildflour offer discounts and free dessert. Fast food brands like Auntie Anne's, Jamba Juice, Kenny Rogers and Llao Llao offer buy 1 get 1 deals on their best-selling products. New restaurant partners and exclusive offers added every day.

Sushi Nori  #thanksbooky

Food: Kitachino Nest Ale (P295), Okonomiyaki sushi (tamago, kani, bonito flakes, spring onions, teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo - P169), Spicy Tuna (spicy tuna overload, tempura flakes, spring onions, spicy mayo), Tamago (P69, courtesy of booky)

Cuisine: Japanese Sushi

Personal Preference: pricey for both food and drinks; service needs more practice;

Manila, Philippines: National Museum

2018 February: 

In celebration of holidays for this month, our family have visited National Museum, not knowing that the previously private space of the Old Senate Session Hall is now available for public viewing.  The following is an excerpt from the museum's post:

Philippines: Travel Themed Books in Big Bad Wolf Sale

What is Big Bad Wolf?

Big Bad Wolf Sale is the biggest and most affordable book sale in the world offering 60-80% discount on all books. On Feb 16-25, the event was held in the Philippines for the first time. The sale have over 1.5 million books covering 20,000 high-end English titles across all genres, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and even rare collector’s titles! Click here to know more

Philippines: Flavors of Taguig (2018) - Restaurants in Bonifacio Global City (BGC)

Pink Panda #metrodealseries

Food: steamed pork siomai (P95), Thai beef salad (grilled Bolzico steak, basil, cucumber, tomato, carrots, jicama [the crisp, white-fleshed, edible tuber of a Central American climbing plant of the pea family], roasted rice - P320)

Philippines: The Taste of South (2018)

Another year of tasting classic, fusion and amazing edibles served in the restaurants of the southern metro!

The Cheesecake Fairy
Cuisine: bakery, desserts, cakes, cafe

Philippines: Manila: Christmas Around the City

Season's Greetings!  Come and enjoy the Christmas festivities, towering trees and glittering lights in the City of Lights in the Philippines!

Parañaque

Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

Belle Avenue, Entertainment City, Paranaque City, 1700 Metro Manila