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 you got that spur of the moment decision to have your nails prettified, Buffed & Polished will get you covered. If you wanted a stellar life span for your nail polish, I am a living testimonial that they can grant you that. I was really impressed because I honestly thought that they were sort of exaggerating but hey!!  I would go back absolutely without a thought. Even after a month, my [...]

    When in Manila, you don’t want to spend a million years paying bills when you could’ve just used the time spoiling yourself in the salon. It’s a cliche but you can’t deny that time is gold. Well, rejoice! No need for wasting time because BPI has a new promo in partnership with David’s Salon.       As the country’s leader in electronic banking, BPI continues to find innovating ways to satisfy the [...]

      When In Manila, there is nothing a quick trip to the salon cannot fix. But it’s hard to keep up with salon rates nowadays and not to mention, the queues! All this can change if salons offered quality service at the right price, thus, making Studio Zen’s 8 Stunning Offers hard to miss.   Studio Zen Complete Care Salon is situated in Katipunan, making it accessible to students and young professionals who [...]

It’s been a busy month with the coming holidays. With just a few weeks before Christmas, the rushing to and from with preparations and gift hunting, I’m sure everyone’s feeling the stress this season brings, When In Manila.   With everything that’s been happening, I welcomed the one day vacation holiday that was coming my way and decided to spend it by relaxing and pampering myself. It was the Tuesday night before this said non [...]

    When In Manila and too lazy or busy to leave the comforts of your own home but in desperate need of a massage, then check out Hellenic Massage!   We’ve called them about four times now and each time they always have pretty good masseuses come by. Of course, I first tried out their services because of the insanely affordable price of just P250 for a one-hour home based massage; but now, I [...]

    BLUEWATER DAY SPA AT SIX…INNOVATING ON THE SPA EXPERIENCE   Since it first opened its doors some six years ago, BlueWater Day Spa has created an image of distinction by presenting new concepts and services to heighten the then burgeoning spa experience in Manila. It birth couldn’t have been more auspicious. Created at a time when Manila—especially its harried urbanites whose careers demand more than their fair share of time and effort—awakened to [...]

    When in Manila, it’s imperative that you always look your best because you’ll never know who you might just run into. Although beauty comes with a price, it’s actually not so steep if you prettify yourself with Studio Zen.   Other salons offer regular haircuts and other treatments, but this particular salon, in the heart of Quezon City, is more inviting with its offer of unlimited salon services. Where else can you avail [...]

      Bloggers are some of the most influential people in the online marketing field, as more often than not the general public base their purchasing decisions on the blogger’s review of certain products, services, brands and more. Blogapalooza is an event that brings together 100 of Manila’s influential bloggers into one venue to bear witness to new products, brands, services and many more upcoming gadgets that our partners have in stored for them.   Last [...]

  When In Manila, semestral break is one that I’ve been longing for! After weeks of being swamped with work, typing till the wee hours of the morning, I believe it’s time to unwind and relax. Living in the south, and having lived here all my life, I was looking for an activity that wouldn’t entail planning, or driving for hours just to get to do something– a quick fix to my relaxation woes, When [...]

The art of skin beautification. When In Manila, this seems to be an unending quest.  But as they say, beauty has a price to pay. Finding Skin House would be an answered prayer for those who have been wanting to undergo a variety of skin treatments without having to worry about acquiring rubbish in any form.       Skin House is an advanced medical aesthetics center that offers a wide array of non-invasive cosmetic procedures. [...]

  When In Manila, paint your support for our animal friends! Nail-a-holics Nail Salon & Spa, the country’s biggest chain of nail salon, has its own fair share in promoting awareness in animal welfare by coming up with a campaign entitled “ANAILMALISTIC! Faux Fabulous Nail Prints for a Real, Worthy Cause.”       ANAILMALISTIC – Faux Fabulous Nail Prints for a Real, Worthy Cause In celebration of World Animal Month this October, Nailaholics Nail [...]

  Did you know that our hands and feet are the most used and stressed parts of our body? So When In Manila, I thought that there’d be no better way to thank our hands and feet, than to pamper them and spend a whole day at Nails Studio & Day Spa.   Our feet do the walking and our hands do the typing every single day.  I feel that it’s just right to give them [...]

When In Manila as you lead a busy life, you deserve some pampering once in a while. Luxury pampering with reasonable pricings and soothing surroundings are all yours at NAIL Boutique.  Their company’s goal is spot-on:  To ensure every customer who passes through the doors of their nail salon walks in and out comfortable and armed with full confidence.       NAIL Boutique is a quaint but surprisingly chic nail salon located right at [...]

    After a week of hard work When In Manila, it’s best to relax and treat oneself for a day at the spa. Here at the heart of the bustling city of Fort Bonifacio, Taguig is where I found haven.         The place looks very contemporary but stays true to the nature of a spa, its very cozy and relaxing. I love that they have plenty and spacious treatment rooms.   [...]

    When In Manila, the bridge that unites 50 businesses to 150 bloggers happens only here at Blogapalooza!    Blogapalooza aims to connect big and small businesses to the online community. Blogapalooza send invites to influential bloggers of different genres, social/media influence-rs and businesses that have something cool to offer, put them all in a room and VOILA! The connection starts there!   Businesses will have to present their products/services in the most unique [...]

  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, treat yourself to some “me time” and spend a day in the spa or a similar establishment where you can clear your mind and just lay back and relax. Such places are abundant in the metro but nothing beats going somewhere that has it all.             Aesthetic Science, for instance, is a one-stop shop that has been in the industry for six years already. Aside from [...]

    When in Manila, take a break from the chaotic city life and spoil yourself silly. Whenever I feel stressed or simply want to indulge, I get a massage or some sort of body treatment to make me feel all good.   There’s a one-stop shop in the metro where you could try various services such as massages, facials, and all kinds of cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery treatments. Aesthetic Science, which was established [...]

When in Manila and feeling stressed, try stopping by Blue Water Day Spa Greenhills for a massage. That’s what I did with a friend of mine. We went to try their Tibetan Meridian Fire Therapy. This service is actually not just a great way to relieve your body aches, it’s also a fantastic way to help you slim down and tone your body.   Tibetan Meridian Fire Therapy treatment is a Chinese origin which uses [...]