When in Manila, you’ll definitely never run out of interesting places to unwind for the Philippine archipelago  possesses  countless natural treasures waiting to be discovered! As for this occasion, it was more of a re-discovery for us!   This week, let us take you on a visual tour for you to witness the spectacular sites and experiences during our trip to Pangasinan!   Last Nov 21 – 22, When In Manila got invited on [...]

  As a kid growing up, I was exposed to so many outdoor activities. I still have very fond memories of cold nights spent in sleeping bags, giggling and counting shooting stars.   Time went by, and I grew up into a city dweller. When In Manila, I learned to go out, shop and dine. The only exercise I get is when I walk through Landmark from Glorietta, to get to Greenbelt. The urban jungles [...]

  When in Manila and wanting to beat the heat, I bet you could only think of two things: cozying up the cool, mountain ranges of Baguio or taking advantage of the golden rays by getting a nice tan at the beach!   Recently, surfers, music enthusiasts, travelers, and friends got themselves stoked at the first ever Philippine surf and music festival in Aurora, Baler.       Aloha!     Aloha Boardsports in cooperation [...]

  When In Manila, isn’t it annoying when you forget your sunglasses and it’s so sunny? You squint and see everyone else wear theirs and you wish you had remembered to bring yours. Other days it may be cloudy and you’ll say, “Good, I don’t need my sunglasses”. But at the end of the day, Mr. Sun King will poke through and there you are, saying you should’ve brought one. Should I reiterate that a sunglass [...]

    When In Manila and you’re looking for that ULTIMATE island getaway, I mean the really luxurious, exotic, away-from-it-all type of island getaway, then Palawan is one of your best bets!   I recently got a chance to visit the El Nido Resort in Palawan and I am completely speechless!     Palawan is widely known as one of the most beautiful places in the country and what’s even more impressive is their stance [...]

    When In Boracay, the one place you need to be for the hottest parties with the sexiest people is EPIC Boracay!     The EPIC Club in Boracay is right in the EPICenter of all the nightlife in Boracay. I was having a blast and was absolutely in awe at all the beautiful people there! I swear, there were hot girls everywhere I looked!     It’s probably the prime location of the [...]

      When In Manila, the race for the New 7 Wonders of Nature (N7WN) is rounding up to a close, and our very own Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan is neck-to-neck with 27 other natural marvels all over the Earth for a spot in the prestigious hall of fame.      The Palawan Puerto Princesa Underground River is a UNESCO-appointed Natural World Heritage Site and, at 8.2 km long, is also the longest navigable [...]

  When In Manila, you need to know about the hottest and biggest events and gadgets from all around the metro! Thankfully, I ‘m good friends with the people at ASUS, who definitely have some of the coolest gadgets out there!   I’m already waaaaay too addicted to my ASUS Eee Pad Transformer. Now I can’t wait to see what they have next!    Stay tuned for the next big thing from ASUS coming soon. [...]

    When In Manila, with sembreak and a line of vacations coming up, I’m thinking of heading over to Boracay for some much deserved R&R. I know that people say that Boracay is overrated, but it isn’t, especially when you’re with a group of friends that you absolutely love. When you’re with good company, you’re bound to have a good time and will be amazed as to how quickly your stay in Boracay flies [...]

Relax. You cannot just buy this over the counter right? So, what is that one thing you can alternatively grab to relax When In Manila? Chocolate! If you belong to the legion of chocoholics, that’s a no brainer question. Chocolate does not just tingle ones tongue; it’s a fusion of many compounds that affect the brain, improve the heart rate and is always reliable for that caffeine fix (if you are avoiding coffee, that is). [...]

  Flow: Surf Yoga Samba Goes Raw   a surf yoga samba and raw food weekend retreat   August 27-29, 2011, San Juan Surf Resort, La Union     ;     When In Manila.. or i mean…. When In La Union, we’re going the extra mile for health conscious people! This special Flow retreat is complemented with delicious and healthy raw vegan gourmet foods catered by Bali-certified raw food chef, Asha Peri of Dahon Kusina [...]

  When In Manila America, before I leave my good ol’ home San Diego, CA for Incheon, South Korea in 3 weeks, I decided to make the most out of my limited days here where it’s forever sunny. My brother and his friends wanted to take a trip down to Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico for the weekend, so I decided to tag along.   Now before I reminisce  about my weekend, let it be known [...]

  When In Manila, join the 3-day Yoga Dance Retreat in Bahay Kalipay, Palawan on August 19-21.   A powerful combination of the Inner Dance, Yoga, Live Foods & Earth   Music performed by Kawangis Ng Tribu   Retreat inclusions- Shared Accommodations & Live Foods in Bahay Kalipay Vinyasa & Yin Yoga sessions with Monica Eleazar-Manzano Inner Dance with Pi Villaraza Raw Food Classes with Daniw Arazola Earth Music Performance by Kawangis ng Tribu Yoga [...]

  When in Manila and at work, you’d probably think of places to visit to get some r and r. One place that fills the fancy of many travel junkies is Caramoan island, in Camarines Sur, Bicol. It boasts of pristine waters and almost white beaches that many beach bums find awesome. On my first trip there,  however, all of my thoughts about the island have been proved wrong wrong, to be honest.   Thought [...]

When In Manila, you should definitely fly to Puerto Princesa, Palawan and visit the famous Underground River. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s longest navigable underground river.           The Underground River was formerly known to be St. Paul’s Cave by the ancient people. As it was handed down to generations, it was resolved to be named as St. Paul’s Underground River National Park. [...]

As you may have read in my previous post, I got to visit Puerto Princesa via Airphil Express. We saw the Undergrond River, some of the beautiful islands and visited several key places in the city. This was all possible with the new Puerto Princesa Adventour Packages from Airphil Express. So When In Manila and looking for a relaxing vacation, I recommend you book a tour package to enjoy the magnificent city of Puerto Princesa [...]

A Weekend Getaway to Puerto Princesa, Palawan with Airphil Express! by JC Ansis     When In Manila and feel like going on a vacation, book a flight and fly to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Last weekend, I was invited by Airphil Express for a weekend getaway with other bloggers to visit the beautiful city of Puerto Princesa in Palawan. We left Manila on Friday, after being skeptical whether or not the flight would push through [...]

    When In Manila, think of sustainable connections   Business and environmental concern do not have to be mutually exclusive, as these pearl farmers demonstrate when they help enrich the community in which they work THE MARK of a good organization, they say, is when it leaves its environment in a better state than when it first got there. With their main enterprise being critically dependent on the health and quality of the environment [...]

  The coconut rum is one that brings back many memories…. well…. at least the memories that I remember….   I was sent on a flurry flashback of my college days at San Diego State University! Back in the day when Ice Cube and Easy had every ninja talkin’ bout “Boy you can’t F with me…”     Oh, sorry about that TQ Westside lyrics rant, but yeah as I was saying, hearing about coconut [...]

    When In Manila., and the summer heat wave gets to you, then there’s only one place to be…. the summer party capital of the Philippines, internationally known only as the beautiful island of BORACAY!   Though a typical island stay would consist of doing “NOTHING” and lots of it… Boracay (not to be called “Bora” according to many yuppie purists) is quite different. There’s just way too much fun to be had on [...]