What do you look forward to in a vacation?     An unforgettable destination?     Good food?     A room with a view?     An abode?     The open water?     Rest and relaxation?     A place where time stands still?     Adventure?     Something new?     A choice?     Photo opportunities?     Time with your family…     Or each other?   [...]

Sunrise at El Nido Resorts’ Apulit Island     When In Manila friends, are you ready for my next adventure? In the Day Two of my El Nido Resorts adventure, I was met with a beautiful view of the golden sunrise set behind the rocky cliffs overlooking Apulit Island Lagoon. What a great way to start the day isn’t it? We were scheduled to leave Apulit Island on our way to our next island destination – Lagen [...]

It has been years since I got myself a belly piercing. You could say that the insatiable urge to put pretty things on my body pushed me to have it done.     (Photo by Camille Rodriguez)   When In Manila, though, it has become such a chore to look for quality belly rings. It’s been 6 years since I got this piercing and I still haven’t found the prefect one. To my dissatisfaction, I [...]

When in Manila, experience only the best with Globe as they launch the newest innovation that will surely rock your world–GLOBE TATTOO Online Lifestyle Portal!      Globe Tattoo Online Lifestyle Portal Screenshot      Last April 12, 2012, Globe Tattoo Broadband gathered and flew a few bloggers to Boracay Island. A 3-day 2-night stay to witness the launching of Globe Tattoo’s newest innovation. When In Manila was one of the lucky participants  included in [...]

Stilt Cottages overlooking the house reef at El Nido Resorts’ Apulit Island     When In Manila… wait, When In Apulit Island I mean, one would appreciate nature at its best and finest. Arriving from more than two hours air, land and sea travel, we finally were able to go around and explore the island. While Apulit Island is an El Nido Resorts development, it is actually located in the neighboring town of Taytay, Palawan. [...]

Yellow Cab Pizza Co. introduces their special Summer Fleet Package!   I recently discovered that Yellow Cab Pizza Co. has got yet another mouthwatering treat for us this summer which I believe we never should miss when in Manila!   Introducing the Summer Fleet Package brought to us by Yellow Cab Pizza Co!         One hot summer afternoon, my friends and I had this huge craving for good old freshly baked pizza! [...]

The welcoming sight for visitors to El Nido Resorts’ Apulit Island     When In Manila, life is sometimes stressful and draining with hours of work or deadlines. Why not save up for your ultimate vacation when opportunities come? It’s More Fun In The Philippines and there are lots of choices for your dream vacation but there is one place in the Philippines that is seemingly close to Paradise, El Nido Resorts in Palawan. The [...]

  When in Manila, don’t miss the 5th Bagasbas Summer Surf Festival happening on April 13 to 15, 2012 in Bagasbas Beach, Daet, Camarines Norte. It’s definitely going to be a fun-filled weekend, with lessons on surfing, various outdoor beach activities, and a summer beach party featuring Coffee Break Island. You can even go camping or island-hopping! Bagasbas is approximately an 8-hour drive from Manila, and there are a number of affordable hotels available nearby. For more [...]

Summer in Manila just got hotter as Manila Pink, a lingerie and swimwear store, launched its summer swimwear collection at a bikini-and-lingerie pool party at St. Giles Hotel, Makati.       Summer in Manila – Manila Pink Pool Party     Summer in Manila is one of the most anticipated seasons in the Philippines; a time for sand, sun, and surf, and also to show off a hard-earned beach body. Manila Pink – aside [...]

Snorkeling at one of El Nido Resorts’ Coral Reef Destinations   When In Manila, its good to plan for your vacation especially this Holy Week and the succeeding days of summer. In what seems to be my lucky week, I was drafted by the When In Manila team to go with travel bloggers on a tour of El Nido Resorts.  In what is a once in a lifetime chance, I glady accepted the offer or [...]

  When in Manila and planning for your summer vacation, head on over to Trinoma’s activity center! For 3 days starting March 16 up to March 18, 2012,  the Mad About Travel Fair will be to ensure that you get to travel the Philippines and the entire world STRESS free this coming summer break!     TRAVEL THE PHILIPPINES STRESS FREE!   Summer is coming up and everyone is already making their summer plans! Some [...]

Sabah, how on earth to unleash your inner beauty?!  Standing as the leader of our team Maliau for our Sabah Borneo Malaysian Backpacker’s Adventure (whew, that’s a mouthful) I had one plan set for our last day: To ditch the MAP.  We also skipped climbing Sabah’s Mount Kinabalu as we were obviously limited with time.     Me and my fellow writer, Sam wanted to prove something, that Sabah’s Kota Kinabalu has something MORE. We wanted [...]

    When In Manila, if you are planning to spend your summer in the lovely Boracay, never ever miss a chance to check out EPIC Boracay . A couple of days ago me and my friends had our first vacation for this year, and yes, we chose the top summer destination in the Philippines, Boracay. Our only goal was to enjoy the beach, bask under the sun, and listen to our favourite summer playlist, [...]

  WHEN IN MANILA and looking for something fun to do, join PHINSAF as they sail through the Blackberry 12th Philippine Hobie Challenge.   The Philippine Inter-island Sailing Foundation (PHINSAF) is a non-profit organization composed of local sailors who has made it its mission to promote the beauty of the Philippines through the  sport of sailing for over 12 years now. They aim to spotlight the beauty of the Philippines to Filipinos and the world by [...]

  If there’s one thing that people can definitely attribute to yours truly, its my passion for traveling! From international flights to local road trips, I love going to different places and trying new things! However, this may sound pathetic, but out of the 12 years or so of my living in the Philippines, I have never EVER gone surfing. Come to think of it, not only does it make me seem pathetic, but I [...]

    When in Manila, its never too late to become a scuba diver.        When we were little me and my friends talk about what we all wanted to be when we grew up. I told them I wanted to become an astronaut! Even though this was more of a manly profession, nothing stopped me from imagining all the crazy things I could do in outer space until I realized that this [...]

  When in Manila, kickstart your summer by partaking in this big music event which is believed to be the “Woodstock” of the Philippines!   This coming March 2-4,  foreign and local artists with enthusiasts will troop to Mindoro’s pride to celebrate music and arts in paradise!  Since the success of 2011’s event and the impact it brought to eco-tourism in the island, it sure left audience clamoring for more!   Hubert d’Aboville’s property provides [...]

    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, it’s impossible not to feel the frenzied hustle of the fast-paced city life (unless you are a monk in a trance).  Sometimes we all need a break and go to a faraway place where the loud car horns and smokescreen of…well…smoke are just some distant tiny beeps and wisps of out-of-place gas.   One day, out of whim, I decided to take that break.  I checked out some tour packages online to [...]

  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!     [...]