Where to Eat in Iloilo City

Marky Ramone Go September 28, 2019

Iloilo City is one of the known gastronomic haven in the Philippines where the cuisine culture is best represented by a fusion of traditional and modern way of cookery. Situated around the throwback downtown and the modern bustling part of the city are a number of establishments that serve both old and new favorites. A day or two in the city should present you a variety of food choices to guarantee a satisfying gastronomical experience. To help you plan your food trip, here are our some of the places I’ve tried dining in the city of love.

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Nueva Ecija | Spectacular Wow atop Mount Sawi

Marky Ramone Go September 23, 2019

In this age of Filipino ‘hugot’ culture one can easily assume the name of this mountain was coined as a reverence to such Filipino movies like “Camp Sawi” and “This Thing Called Tadhana”. The real story behind it though stems from a tragic suicide that happened a few years back right on top of the mountain. A woman—as the story goes—after experiencing a heartbreak, hanged herself at one of the tree branches of the now mowed down Balete tree. Locals originally named the mountain Mt. Sawing Balete, as a reference to the sad fate shared by the fallen tree and the lovelorn soul.

The panoramic view from the peak of Mt. Sawi

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AirAsia’s In-flight Celebration of 600 Million Passengers Milestone

Marky Ramone Go September 22, 2019

We were flying at above 30,000 feet for about half an hour when a flight attendant of the AirAsia Davao-Manila flight started speaking over the public-address system. “Ladies and gentlemen, because we are celebrating a momentous occasion, we have prepared a short program for you”. The short program she talked about consisted of a dance performance by two pretty FA’s who twirled to the tune of “señorita” and a trivia contest that awarded six lucky winners with a round-trip domestic ticket.

Things to do in Da Lat, Vietnam

Marky Ramone Go September 01, 2019

At almost 5,000 feet above sea level, Da Lat dishes a chill vibe—both literally and figuratively—that appeals to travelers. The cool weather coupled with an array of nature and man-made attractions—make this city in Central Vietnam—an ideal place for wanderers crisscrossing the land of Pho, to make a pit stop for several days. To give you an idea on what to do in Da Lat, follow some of the things I did.