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Archive for the ‘Drinks & Grub’ Category
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[Video] When in Barcelona, Don’t Miss La Boqueria Market
If there’s one thing you should not skip when in Barcelona, it’s Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria. Better known as La Boqueria, it’s one of the largest and most famous public markets in Europe. Just head over to …
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Venice on a Budget
Yes, you can use the words “budget” and “Venice” in one sentence. While Venice has a reputation for being one of the most expensive Italian cities for tourists, there are several ways to cut down costs.…
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How To Choose The Best Gelato
When I explored the food culture of Italy, one of the lessons I learned is: Not all gelatos are created equal. Before my Europe trip, I remember eating expensive “gelatos” in Manila, thinking they were all the real deal.…
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One of the Best Frites in Amsterdam
If you google, “Things to eat in Amsterdam,” frites will come out as a must-try snack. Also known locally as patat, frites may look like regular thick-cut fries. But what makes it different is the way the Dutch deep-fry …
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Here’s What Replaced Toast Box PH
Hearts broke when news circulated that all Toast Box branches in the Philippines would close down on May 31, 2018. While there was no social media statement, word got around fast after fellow kopi tiam lovers spotted the official letter…
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Ayan’s Local Foods: Siquijor’s Hidden Zen
One factor that makes Siquijor a mysterious island is that it’s not as Googleable as the other mainstream destinations. A lot of their accommodations aren’t listed on Agoda and other booking sites. Because Siquijor’s internet connection is intermittent, not all …
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Most Instagrammable Restos In Bali
There are dozens of restaurants and cafés around Bali, from hidden locations to more popular tourist joints. If you’re a millennial (or xennial like me) doing it for the ‘gram, here are 20 guaranteed to bring on the likes. …
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[Video] The Fattest Civet Cat of Tanah Lot
I don’t work for Guinness World Records, so I cannot speak for the entire planet. But after exploring the famous Bali tourist spot, Tanah Lot, back in December, I guess it’s safe to declare that the creature in this video …
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7 Things To Do in Canggu, Bali
To understand why Canggu (pronounced chahng-goo) is luring travelers away from Bali’s overcrowded Kuta and Seminyak, let’s take a look at the monikers Canggu has earned in the last few years—hipster Bali, Ubud by the sea, and little Australia.
Just …
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La Laguna Bali: My Dream Home
This place looks like it was carved from my dreams. I saw a video of La Laguna on Facebook last year and jotted it down in my “places to visit” in Bali. But I wasn’t prepared to be blown away …
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Yoga Barn: Disneyland For Yoginis
Whenever people ask me what I did in Ubud, Bali, my answer is, “Eat, play, yoga.” When I said I took classes in Yoga Barn, I got a few sneers and eye rolls from travel hipsters who made …
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This Café Will Give You Garden Goals
Did you ever think about turning your garden or outdoor patio into your own personal coffee shop? Here’s one café that will give you major goals. You don’t even have to splurge on pricey furniture and interior designs. All you …
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After The Hype, How Is Manila’s Hello Kitty Café?
As a Hello Kitty fan, I waited with bated breath for the Hello Kitty Café to open in Uptown Place, Bonifacio Global City. I first spotted the “opening soon” sign in 2016, and my media friends told me they’d …
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My Space: Mr. Roboto Modern Japanese Resto
It’s a Japanese restaurant after my own heart. Mr. Roboto serves innovative Japanese food in quirky, ’80s-style interiors inspired by Japanese robots.…
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My Space: Café Antix’s Vintage Collection
I first featured Café Antix in my blog back in 2015. I dubbed it as my favorite café in Cavite City. It still is! So much has changed since it first opened in 2012. Café Antix now has a bigger …