The Amadeo Coffee Capital Avenue

Amadeo, a municipality down south of the province of Cavite in the Philippines has been revered as the nation's coffee capital. Among many other municipalities in the country that produces a variety of coffee, still, the information may still be contested as many other parts of the Philippines are more popular for the production of coffee. Probably due to the fact that the municipality is one of the smallest in Cavite and that previously, the road to Amadeo is far less traveled, thus commercialization and its popularity is compromised. Now we see what Amadeo has become that makes this quaint town something to look forward to.

Traditional Food Tripping Pangasinan

You've heard about pakbet, bangus, bagoong isda, kaleskesan, bagisen, binungey, pigar-pigar, tupig, Calasiao Puto at Kutsinta. Are some of the words sounds alien? No they aren't. They are dishes. These are the food I grew up with. My parents both originated from Pangasinan, although I live in Metro Manila and Pangalatok has never been my native tongue, my palate has always been with these Pangasinan dishes.

Food Tripping Naga City

Naga City is one of the urbanized locations at the Bicol Region and is the best city-stop if you happen to climb Mount Isarog, wakeboard at CWC (Camarines Sur Wakeboard Complex) or go island hopping and survive Caramoan. As for me, being obsessed with Bicol cuisine, Naga City is the nearest authentic city to go on a food trip. Naga has never disappointed me with these spicy food that my taste buds are always willing to die for!

Food Tripping Sagada

Part 7 of the Cordillera Series
Sagada can be considered as the backpacking capital due its various sites and tourist spots that can be reached via trekking, hiking, climbing or even spelunking. As these activities consume a lot of your daytime energy, you should end your day regenerating those lost calories. Not to worry as Sagada would not disappoint you on that aspect. As you get tired of all those hours of hiking, Sagada will surprise you with its delicacies. Read more and learn about Sagada and food tripping the town.

Christmas Food Trip at Las Pinas Bamboo Organ Church

Christmas season in the Philippines is the longest in the whole world. Usually starting when Simbang Gabi "Night/Dawn Mass" is started to be held by the predominantly Catholic denomination of the country. And when there is Simbang Gabi, authentic Filipino "Kakanin" or rice-cakes start to proliferate. One of the best churches to go to for Simbang Gabi is the St. Joseph Parish Church in Las Pinas, popularly known as the Las Pinas Bamboo Organ church due to the centuries-old Bamboo Organ that is housed inside the old parish church which is still functioning until this day. And why of all the churches, this would have been once of the nicest place to go to? It is because of the bibingka and puto bumbong that is sold at its Patio all throughout the Christmas Season.

Mongolian Rice Bowl in Las Pinas - The neighborhood buffet for the rice lovers

It was a cold and stormy Sunday night and we were craving for a warm rice meal for dinner. And it was that I remembered there was this new fast food area in Las Piñas City near the University of Perpetual Help Rizal that offers hot rice bowl. It is the Mongolian Rice Bowl. The last time I had tried to dine at Mongolian Rice Bowl was 16 years ago. So why not try it again and see what they offer now.

The Mushroomburger - One of Tagaytay's famous fast food since the 80's

July 27, 2013

Going to Tagaytay is synonymous to Taal Volcano View, Bulalo, Mahogany Market Beef... and Mushroom Burgers. The MushroomBurger fastfood has been in this same spot since 1980's. Let us check out what the fuzz is all about this burger restaurant and why is it one of the places you need to visit when you are at Tagaytay.

Food tripping the whole Philippines in one place... Fiesta Bahia

It was a Sunday night, and we are hungry and we miss Ilocos badly. But hey, we bumped to San Miguel By The Bay and learned out that Fiesta Bahia is right there so we checked it out for our Sunday food trip; and so we were there and did not get disappointed. What is Fiesta Bahia all about?

Camayan Beach Resort, Olongapo - an easy getaway from urban stress.

June 1-2, 2013

Camayan Beach Resort is one of the easiest getaway from urban stress. Being only over a hundred kilometers from Metro Manila, this beach resort is an easy escape for those people who would like to relax and enjoy the beach. Formerly known as Miracle Beach of Subic Bay, it was developed and was renamed to Camayan Beach Resort.

Tuguegarao, the Gateway to Cagayan Valley's Tourism

March 28-30, 2013

Tuguegarao is the capital city of Cagayan Valley, a province situated at the northeastern tip of Luzon and is situated at the middle of two mountain ranges, Sierra Madre and the mountains of Ifugao and Mountain Province. As such, this city is a gateway to various tourist spots that can be found at Luzon's tip and the base of Sierra Mountains. Schadow1 Expeditions stayed here for a brief mapping expedition and to taste its native delicacy.

Roadtrip to Cagayan Valley and Island Trekking at Palaui and Calayan

March 26 - 31, 2013

Ready for a mapping expedition for the northeastern tip of the Philippines, a Tuesday afternoon, we headed on to Sampaloc, Manila to get a bus bound to Sta. Ana, Cagayan... the northeastern tip of the island of Luzon. It is the gateway to Palaui Island, a protected natural reserve and to Calayan Group of Islands, the islands scattered at Balintang Channel where the Pacific Ocean meets the warm waters of the West Philippine Sea. A 15-hour bus ride and a 654-kilometer road trip.

Green ATS Bulalohan

March 2, 2012

The best place it to eat is to have the best tasting food and a great scenery. Green ATS Bulalohan has it all. From one of the best bulalohan at Tagaytay City, you also get the best angle and view of Taal Volcano below.

DJC Halo-Halo

December 28, 2012

I am born with a sweet tooth and I crave for a Halo-Halo especially on a hot and humid day or just right after I had a climb. And there are various ways to make a halo-halo different than the other and simple derivations would make it awesome. And this is one halo-halo I couldn't resist and is only available at Bicolandia. The DJC Halo-Halo.

Hidden Tapsihan

June 24, 2012

Looking for the best Tapsihan in Cavite? Look no further and head on to Kawit, Cavite, the birthplace of the Republic. As it is true to its name, the location is hidden inside an alley along Barangay Wakas of Kawit, Cavite. The Hidden Tapsihan.

Digman Halo-Halo

January 12, 2013

At the heart of Bacoor City at Cavite, you can find one of the most talked about all-time favorite signature Halo-Halo. Being near Metro Manila as it is bordered by Las Piñas city of the National Capital Region, it is one of things you need to go to if you are on your way for a weekend food trip.

Authentic Bicolano Cuisine at 1st Colonial Grill

December 29, 2012

It was 3rd day of our leg on our roadtrip to Bicol and we had just been to Donsol, Sorsogon for the Whalesharks and Cagsawa Ruins at Legazpi for our photo ops. Its past lunch time and we were hungry. So where to have lunch at Bicol? Let me see... of course I would like an authentic Bicolano Cuisine! Why not do it at the heart of Legazpi City, at 1st Colonial Grill?