I believe that Negros Island is one of Philippines’ underrated destinations. From ancestral homes to stunning beaches, it is a paradise to those who love the outdoors. Often, you are caught with some cravings for the mountains, hiking, and yes waterfalls. Where else to bring my family other […]
Things to do in Bacolod with Kids: Horseback Riding at Bantug Lake Ranch
You know what makes traveling more exciting? It’s discovering new places and going on detours. Just is the case with Bantug Lake Ranch, one of the things to do with your kids in Bacolod. We were on our way to Campuestohan, perhaps the most popular […]
Could This Be the Best Piaya?
Taking care of my two kids without full-time help while trying to earn a living as a freelance writer can be chaotic. To ensure I’ll be sane, I need to have two “me” times – coffee after picking up kid1 from school and writing when the boys are asleep. And […]
Caught by the Cronut Craze
Fat people like me obviously love food. We don’t care about food fads but cronut got me crazy. It started when I tasted one great doughnut, which is one of the rarest food that I don’t like. Doughnut is not a staple in this […]
Bacolod’s MassKara Festival
October. Oktoberfest. Overflowing of beer. Party. Dancing. Thinking of Europe? Well, think local this time. Think MassKara festival happening in Bacolod. When you try to google about MassKara you will often find the meaning of its moniker. Usually you get the literal meaning which means, “many faces” because […]
O Hotel in Bacolod City
I have been to Bacolod City many times and we often stay at the same hotel. Exactly a week ago, I was in Bacolod for a different purpose – to go out and work for a magazine feature. So I also thought, why not stay at a different hotel […]
A Zoo Right in the City Center of Bacolod
Are you thinking of going to Bacolod City? If you do, here is another place to visit in the City of Smile. This is also perfect for those with kids.. We kick off our Holy Week by going to Bacolod for a couple of days. Been there countless times […]
Visita Iglesia in Negros on Mabuhay Magazine April 2011 issue
What a title huh? hehe. Sorry, I can’t think of another way of presenting my entry for today. If you have been reading my blog ( hopefully) or looking into my portfolio ( for potential clients who would like to hire my service as a freelance writer), you may […]
Sharyn’s Cansi House
One of Pinoy’s guilty pleasures when it comes to food is bulalo. A comfort food of boiled beef shanks and bone marrow with pieces of vegetables. A “cardiac delight” for its notorious cholesterol but hey, a bowl of bulalo can warm our placid stomachs. And if you are in Bacolod, […]
Bacolod Cathedral
Noted for its sumptuous chicken inasal and MassKara festival, there are more attractions in Bacolod for its tourists to check-out. One of these is the San Sebastian Cathedral or Bacolod Cathedral which is also one of the city’s landmarks. If you arrive from the port, its slender belltowers […]