Posted by me on July 27th, 2011 in announcements, culture, events and travel ·
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau held its “Time for Taiwan – The Heart of Asia” 2011 press conference in Manila, Philippines at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, on July 26, 2011.
Mr…
Posted by me on May 3rd, 2011 in culture, discoveries and travel ·
Looking down through the airplane window, Malaysia looked exactly as I remembered it the first time I visited in 2001. The rolling countryside was thick with endless rows of palm trees in deep shades of green. Back then I only stayed in historical Malacca where I traveled by bus from Singapore…
Posted by me on March 23rd, 2011 in chefs, culture, education, events, love & attraction, My Pampanga, Pinoy and review ·
As Filipinos, we are known for our hospitality. Those of us from Pampanga like to demonstrate this by overfeeding our guests with the best of our cooking. But somehow Kapampangans from the city of Angeles seem to go beyond just serving great food…
Posted by me on January 26th, 2011 in announcements, culture, education, events, history, My Pampanga, Pinoy and travel ·
Custom tour events for certified gastronauts, food & beverage professionals, hospitality students — and anyone who is simply crazy about cuisine — are ready.
Country Escape and Overnight Adventure available to groups upon request.
Family Trip (for parents with kids) coming in Summer!..
Posted by me on December 23rd, 2010 in country scenes, culture, events, history, My Pampanga and Pinoy ·
Every year in December for over a hundred years now, Christmas in the Philippines is at its brightest and most colorful in the province of Pampanga…
Posted by me on October 17th, 2010 in culture, discoveries, events and My Pampanga ·
October is fiesta month in Angeles City with a calendar filled with events for many Angelenos and visitors to enjoy…
Posted by me on August 17th, 2010 in announcements, culture, education, events, food writing and Pinoy ·
Passionate about your favorite breakfast food? Join the only food writing award in the country! Invite your family and friends, share this link with your class students. Have a delicious morning!
The Doreen Gamboa Fernandez (DGF) Food Writing Award announces the theme of this year’s competition—breakfast or almusal…
Posted by me on May 1st, 2010 in country scenes, culture, discoveries, love & attraction, Pinoy, souvenirs and travel ·
Nothing thrills me more than a surprise in the midst of what I had presumed to be a predictable trip…
Posted by me on April 17th, 2010 in chefs, country scenes, culture, discoveries, love & attraction, Pinoy and travel ·
I predicted my second visit to Bohol in 2003 to be my last, having seen a bit more of what I missed as a traveling college student in the 90′s. I found myself returning with my magazine colleagues in time for this year’s summer issue,* albeit with no expectations. Arriving in the capital city of Tagbilaran after the hour-15-minute flight, I soon saw the changes…
Posted by me on February 3rd, 2010 in culture, discoveries and Pinoy ·
Lucky. That’s what you call anyone who can find duman anywhere in the region at this time of the year. Now sold at P2800 a kilo, Pampanga’s “green gold,” planted and harvested only in the town of Sta…
