When in Manila and afflicted with a deep sense of wanderlust, the Apulit Island Resort in Palawan is the perfect place to cure your ailment!  I realized that it would be a shame for us Filipinos not to  enjoy and witness the paradise that lies in our very shores that is why we’ve decided to feature and suggest more local travel destinations which I’m sure you won’t wanna miss in this precious lifetime! [...]

When in Manila and looking to eat eat eat, the Marriot Hotel at the Newport City ought to do a splendid job in filling up your tummies with rich eats and healthy treats.    I’m not ashamed to say that I love food. Hence the reason why I go around the metro looking for the best places that offer the best eats. The Marriott Hotel has only been operating for a few years so their [...]

    I’m truly at awe and speechless for this surprise! This is really something unexpected!  I feel so thankful and blessed with all the great things which are unfolding. With all the food bloggers around, I never thought my entry would even top the 1st round! Actually, I rarely join competitions. I’m simply happy with the things I’m doing. Eating out, doing crazy things, capturing moments and putting them all in writing is second [...]

      Ever since I could remember, I’ve had a love affair with food. What started as bonding with the family has now turned into a full blown passion. I pride myself in being very adventurous with food, I’ve been known to say I will try anything once.   When In Manila, I’m sure it’s very obvious that most Filipinos, like me, are very open when it comes to food. The diverse population in [...]

  When in Manila, and would like to  savor and experience authentic Taiwanese cuisine, I got really great news for you! You dont’ have to fly to Taiwan anymore because it has now landed on Philippine shores and I’m so eager to tell and show you great photos of this fabulous new find we recently discovered  along Tomas Morato in Quezon City called SHANG TSU (top kitchen)!     located at a very safe and [...]

  When in Manila and would like to detach yourself from the stresses of city life or looking for a romantic weekend getaway with your significant other without doing serious damage on your pocket? Let us recommend a place where you can once again re-connect with nature and find that piece of peace which you deserve!   Brace yourself as we take you to the historical island of  CORREGIDOR!!     another journey awaits!     [...]

    WhenInManila and craving for some Korean food, get up and visit KBOP Quick Korean at the Venice Piazza Mckinley Hill. KBOP offers quick Korean food at an affordable price. Being a self-professed KPOP fan, I cannot help but get excited about a place called KBOP. Not to mention that I LOVE Korean food!      It was my first time to visit the Venice Piazza. It was still being developed but I can see [...]

   When In Manila, you need make sure that you never ever let a day pass by without finding one way, big or small, to make that day special!   WhenInManila.com in cooperation with Jollibee now hopes to do just that! For one whole week…. for seven days…. we will be spreading our firm belief that Everyday Deserves a Sundae!     From Dec 12 – Dec 18, we’ll be giving out a bunch of [...]

  When in Manila and among the countless hard working yuppies like Frank and I, I’m sure you’d agree that we all deserve a break  and be rewarded for all our efforts!  It’s normal for people like us to dream about going on a weekend getaway or spend hours inside the spa however, if you don’t have the  luxury of time (and money) to do so, let us share to you one sure way to [...]

  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 [...]

100% pure tablea grown from their cacao farm in Leyte     When in Manila and hankering for something  sweet yet very Pinoy, this next feature of mine will surely knock you off your feet!   Allow me to introduce to  you  a resto which is a personal pick of mine-  Tsoko Nut Batirol!   Tsoko Nut Batirol started its operations in 2004. It caters to enthusiasts of old-fashioned goodness with bits of something contemporary [...]

  When in Manila and craving for Mochi balls, there is only 1 place to remember…. Dezato Mochi Cafe!   2 yrs ago, it was our editor Vince who featured this place. He told me  it’s his favorite dessert place so I got even more curious!  I feel very fortunate for giving me this assignment because for the longest time, I’ve been really curious on what mochi balls are!   Whenever I go to Parvati [...]

  When in Manila and very curious to learn about the art of FOOD STYLING and Food Photography,  brace yourself  to what me and my photo buddy Frank are about to show you! It was indeed a very interesting and memorable weekend for both of us and I’m sure you’ll find it equally amazing as well!       What is FOOD STYLING anyway? It is the art of presenting food for any kind of [...]

   When in Manila and looking for the perfect place to take your “Balik Bayan“ friends/relatives on a gastronomic adventure or wanting to introduce Filipino food to your foreign friend, once again, I got the perfect spot for you! I’m really excited to tell you all about this experience!     brace yourself for another food trip!     I know it seems  I’ve been taking you on a trip around the world these past [...]

  My journey as a foodie started in 2001, when I met a man I thought I’d spend the rest of my life with. We shared countless food trips, merienda breaks, midnight snacks and amazing breakfasts. I realized that these moments were more than just simple meals, but priceless memories of the different flavors of life.   I started documenting my food adventures (and misadventures) in 2008 (visit EATS A DATE) with my new baby… [...]

  When In Manila, days really pass by so quickly, once again Christmas is here and it’s the season for a flavorful cup of coffee to beat the cold days. Lucky for me, I was able to witness the Carnivalicious launch of Seattle’s Best Coffee’s  holiday blends at Greenbelt 3 Park.     As they say, the true spirit of Christmas is giving gifts and sharing, that is why Seattle’s Best Coffee teamed up with World Vision to help send children [...]

  When in Manila and craving for fried chicken, support your own and head on over to Manang’s Chicken: ang bagong fried chicken ng pinoy! Anyone who’s tried Manang’s Chicken would know that it is absolutely delicious and that standing in a long line just to avail of a bucket or two of these is definitely worth the wait!    Manang’s Chicken first started operations as a simple stall in Mercato Centrale on December 25, [...]

  When in Manila and yearning to experience authentic french breads and pastries without booking yourself a trip to Paris, I’ve got the perfect spot for you!!   Allow me to transport you once again to another place! Our next destination: FRANCE!   The restaurant: Paris Delice!   left to right : L’Europeen, Classic Tuna and The Italian     I have always been fascinated with everything French for the simple reason that I see [...]

  When in Manila and tired of the usual cafes which offer the same old blends and treats,  allow me to share to you a new spot which I found right at the heart of Metro Manila. We don’t even have to go far nor explore its innermost streets. It’s located at a very wholesome place… at SM Megamall! weeeee!! And the place, the 1st Japanese Café in the country – Akiba Café!   I’m [...]

A bit like breakfast, a bit like lunch. Where to grab a unique brunch When In Manila?  Heard of  STACY’s already? The name might sound a bit arbitrary but it manages to stir up a unique dining flair.     One fine Sunday morning, rather than our usual of grab a coffee on the way into church, and just eat cereal from our kitchen, we went to STACY’s. A quick hop over to this brunch stop is [...]