Eating Out: Talisay The Garden Cafe | Quezon City, Philippines

Sending a shout-out to Talisay The Garden Cafe for today’s late lunch! Hubby and I went there today with my mom. We’ve been eyeing that restaurant for awhile when we pass by Maginhawa. Here’s what we had: * Crispy Pork Belly Adobo -“twice-cooked pork belly with adobo sauce, chicken liver …

Acuaverde Beach Resort: A True Pet-Friendly Laiya Gem

Acuaverde Beach Resort in Laiya, Batangas was our destination during my birthday celebration this month. As Acuaverde was a pet-friendly resort, I have long wanted to stay there with our fur babies. This year, even if it was a rainy season during my birthday, we finally went there. Why Acuaverde …

Eating Out: Ilustrado | Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

Ilustrado, the restaurant where I finally celebrated my birthday after years of celebrating at home. 2020: GCQ birthday 2021: ECQ birthday 2022: Alert Level 1 👍 Yay!!! Yes indeed, my family and I headed to Ilustrado, a restaurant in the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila serving heritage Spanish-Filipino …

Haya Nature Resort in Botolan, Zambales: A Father’s Day Getaway

Haya Nature Resort in Botolan, Zambales was the answer to my husband’s desire for much-needed downtime. He was desperate for an out-of-town break because city life was getting on his last nerves. Father’s Day weekend seemed like the perfect time to whisk him off to this beachfront resort. Why Botolan, …