Something Naughty From Xiamen

A friend got me this shirt in Xiamen, China. Said she couldn't think of anybody but me when she saw this. What's that supposed to mean?

That Tiny Bar In Sagada

When we laugh so hard we cry... Oh the love between you and I... It's something beautiful! ♫♫ 

The Worl'd Strangest Delicacy

Looks like adobo or binagoongang balut to me. We had this at Isdaan Restaurant in Tarlac on our way back to Manila from a surfing weekend in San Juan. I wanted to try it, believe me. But I just couldn't make myself eat an unborn duck. :p

A Taste Of Ziggurat Cuisine

Ziggurat is actually a fusion of Indian, African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines that has Senegalese, Somalian, Moroccan, Ethiopian and even Afghan food in its menu.  Tucked away at the corner of Euphrates and Tigris near the red-light district of Makati, it is truly one of the richest best-kept food secrets of the metro.

Happiness In A Dozen Shrimps

This is my favorite pulutan in one of my favorite hangout spots in Makati, the City Garden Hotel roofdeck resto. Perfect with gin or tequila and a really nice background music. Awesome view of Makati from there!

Cheeseburger Love

Saw this at a burger joint in Bantayan Island while driving around town using my rented motorbike. I was two minutes away when I decided I wanted one. I ended up getting two. ;)

Flaming Greek Lunch At Cyma

It was 15 minutes past 12 noon. I just woke up and was craving for lunch. Got a text from Ate Jill: Where are u? Dito kame Gbelt. Punta ka dito lunch tayo! Next thing I was on a cab to Greenbelt. They were at Cyma Estiatorio and have already ordered food. I loved my roasted lamb chops and rice with feta cheese. And the flaming mangoes for dessert, of course! Opa!

Best Pig Ever

Best Pig Ever. That's how the famous celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain described the Philippines' lechon when he went here to shoot an episode of his travel show "No Reservation." But for me, the best pig would have to be the lechon leftover made into paksiw with plenty of garlic come the next morning. Agree? ;)

Storm Surfing In Baler

There weren't too many people in Baler that weekend. Only the few adventure-hungry ones dared to surf. I attempted to ride the board but gave up way too soon. The waves were coming from different directions and it was just nearly impossible to be able to stand up -- at least for a beginner like me. Everyone became contented watching the waves pummel the shore.

Pawikan Festival

Pawikan Festival is an annual celebration in the town of Morong in Bataan Province. It aims to create awareness regarding the preservation campaign of the Pawikan Conservation Center and the local government of Bataan.

My Bantayan Island Sojourn

This is my favorite spot in the whole of Bantayan Island in northern Cebu. Said to be built from 1839-1863, this is the very first parish to be established in central Philippines. Today, it is known among the locals as the Sts. Peter and Paul Parish.

Meeting Onion

Jay Herrera  doesn't usually accommodate walk-in guests at Kinabuhayan Cafe but he was, maybe, in such a good mood that Thursday morning I knocked on his door that he agreed to prepare lunch for my balikbayan relatives. While he was preparing our food, we took time to look around his messy yet cozy abode. He's got a pool table, tree houses, some antique pieces and a lovely pet pig named Onion. He was the most adorable pig I've ever seen in my life.