Nope, I haven’t got a chance to board Etihad Airways (I rode the Philippines’ flagship carrier for my trips to Hongkong and Thailand). But I did, together with my husband Marc and a few other bloggers, had a chance to sample the airline’s world-class airplane food.

Last 6 February 2009, Etihad Airways (the flagship carrier of United Arab Emirates) launched it new premium class service called, “inspired service.” Closely overseen by the airline’s food and beverage managers, this premium service will offer a-ala-carte and kitchen menus (European and Arabic cuisine) to passengers and allow them to eat whenever they wish—just like a fine-dining restaurant. 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…