Author: Debbie Oca

Ever since they opened their doors in 2014, Sitting Duck has been making a buzz in Bacolod City’s gastro scene. No surprise there, because this place is downright superb. The interior is just as brilliant as …

Fancy a time travel to the opulent and grand era of the sugar barons in Negros? The four bedrooms of this 1930’s neo-colonial style guesthouse, plus the service of the innkeepers will make you feel exactly that. …

Tyrol (German: Tirol) is a federal state in Western Austria in the heart of Europe; but in Bacolod City, Tyrol is best known for slaying Austrian/German food since 2014. As a local of Bacolod, I have …

It’s no secret, the Philippines is paradise. And among its 7,107 islands, there’s this boot-shaped sanctuary filled with glistening beaches, majestic waterfalls, and everything fine. Negros Island is home to some of the most enchanting …

I don’t know about you, but I’m always in the mood for barbecue. It’s always exciting how something so simple, when done right, can knock your socks off. And Penong’s in Cebu does it just right. …

Life is a series of OMGs and YOLO moments. It’s those moments that take our breath away and make us feel alive that really matters. And the breathtaking Atlantis The Palm in Dubai knows exactly how to …

The people of Bacolod have it all, from the sparkling beaches and the almost non-existent traffic, to dirt-cheap beers and the mouthwatering grub. Indeed, life is good in the City of Smiles. Following the first round …

The City of Smiles is perhaps best known for the Masskara Festival, but one more thing that has to be made known is that in Bacolod, we take our food and drinks seriously. The locals …

The Henry Hotel is every hipster’s wet dream. This 38-room hotel in Cebu houses Mark Luzon’s stunning murals and effortlessly merges pop art and comfort in one roof. Each floor, each room, each corner is different from …

Trivia: The Negros Island is known as the Sugar Bowl of the Philippines, producing more than half of the country’s sugar output. Now that we learned something new (thanks to Google), it only makes sense …