January 2012
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Why Davao tagalog is funny and equally amazing →
Check out this funny article on Davao Tagalog. I’m a Davaoena and I always have a hard time explaining what language we speak in Davao to my Manila friends. This blog sums it up succinctly. Read on :D
For years, Davao has been known to be one of the most diverse cities here in the Philippines; having been tagged as a melting pot of cultures. True enough, a number of indigenous tribes...
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Seen on Facebook :) #itsmorefuninthephilippines
Since we have already the #itsmorefuninthephilippines, maybe we can also have some of these Philippines domestic tourism slogans:
- Boracay, You Sexy Beach! - Haller, Baler! - Bohol: Go To Hill! - Be Cool, Bicol! - Thank you, Camiguin! - Maliit Navotas, Lumalaki! - We Fly High In Capiz! - Go Gaga In Naga! - Kaibigan, Punta Na Sa Vigan! - Virac, You Rock! - Kamuning Get Me! - Better Leyte Than...
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Ugu Bigyan Pottery @ Tiaong, Quezon
This, from an old blog post:
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Ever since I put up this food blog and taken photography classes, I’ve been thinking about food styling and the many elements that will make my food photos more attractive.
One of my current obsessions is ceramics because it just adds texture to what would otherwise be a mundane food shot. The last week I’ve been dying to get my hands on a fine piece of...
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Scenes from San Pablo, Laguna
Some snaps from a previous road trip to San Pablo, Laguna:
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The Philippines is filled with hidden pockets of beauty.
An hour’s drive away from Manila, San Pablo, Laguna is one such place. Much of Metro Manila is already very modern, but San Pablo is one of the places to hit if you want a feel of Filipino history, tradition and culture.
While...
December 2011
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Pinoy Food: Sinigang
Filipino food is probably the most underrated in Asia. Browse thru a book that features Asian recipes, and often you’ll find yourself with a score of Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Malay cuisine. You’ll see two pinoy recipes, and that’s pretty much it.
One of my favorite Filipino dishes is Sinigang, a tamarind based soup that’s similar to Thailand’s tom yum,...
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All roads lead to Dapitan (at least where shopping...
If you’re a flea market junkie like me, the best place to do some serious shopping is at the Dapitan Arcade in Kanlaon Street, Quezon City. They have different home items, furniture, kitchenware (ceramics, anyone?), clothes, aromatherapy kits, etc., etc.
The place isn’t as congested as Divisoria or 168, and it’s quite accessible. If you’re coming from the North, just take...
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Home of the Calamansi Muffins (and then some)
One of the places I look forward to every time I go to Boracay is REAL Coffee and Tea Cafe, an unpretentious breakfast and coffee place tucked away in a quiet garden spot in Boracay Station 1.
It’s the perfect place to nurse that hangover from partying the previous night.
They serve the best omelettes, cookies, cakes, and they even have homemade yogurt. The crowd favorite, however,...
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So you want to jump off a cliff...
Do it at Ariel’s Point in Buruanga, a 30-minute boat ride from the main island of Boracay.
This is bucket list material, people! Experiencing Ariel’s Point is a top-rated daytime activity for adventure lovers staying in Boracay. It has five cliff-diving sites, an awesome view, lush mangrove forests and volcanic formations.
Earn yourself some bragging rights and make this a...
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“The Philippines is not a place to see; it’s a place to BE. It is a place to BE...”
– Mon Jimenez, Philippine Tourism Secretary 22nd Philippine Advertising Congress