I‘ve never been picky when it comes to accommodations. My only requirement is that the bathroom is clean, especially the toilet and the sink.

When my husband and I went to Boracay last November for our second anniversary celebration, I had no idea where to stay. The first time we went to Boracay, our accommodations was sponsored by Microtel Inns and Suites. But since our second visit to the island was for our own personal enjoyment, we made sure that we arranged everything on our own. In panic, we placed reservations on the first “cheap” hotel we saw.

During our third visit to the resort island last December, we cannot help but regret our rash decision. We should have stayed at The Taj Guesthouse instead. More…

Last December, my husband Marc and I visited Boracay for the third time with our favorite travel buddies, Nina, Melo, and Eric just a few days before Christmas. Through Melo (who had already visited the restaurant during his prior visit), we were fortunate enough to experience a scrumptious dinner prepared by the crew of Kasbah Bar and Restaurant.

Frankly, I was very skeptical when I first heard that we would be having Moroccan dishes for dinner. I have never been the type to be “adventurous” when it comes to food. You can put me on a boat and ride angry waves while wearing a dilapidated life vest even if I don’t know how to swim—that’s adventure. But food? Food is something you put in your mouth; it’s just not something I’d like to mess with. But to my surprise, my Kasbah dinner was far from horrifying—it was a truly delightful gastronomical experience. More…

Every 9th of January, thousands of devotees join in the procession of the Black Nazarene to Quiapo Church, celebrating the Black Nazarene’s Feast Day and commemorating the “Translacion” or the transfer of the image to its present shrine in Quiapo.

The Black Nazarene is a life-sized wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ. But what makes it unique is its dark color—which was said to have been originally white, but darkened in color when the boat that was carrying the image caught fire. Its long history dates back to the time when an anonymous Aztec carver made the image and a galleon transported it from Mexico. More…