During my recent trip to Taiwan with Taiwan Tourism Bureau, I was able to dine at two Michelin’s Bib Gourmand restaurants. An establishment that carries the Michelin Bib Gourmand rating signifies “good quality, good value cooking”; food is very good with very reasonable prices. According to the Michelin website, to qualify for this distinction, establishments […]
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The flavors of Taiwan at the 2019 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition
The 2019 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition was held at the Taipei World Trade Center last July 26-29. I was able to attend the event through the invitation of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau together with a select group. There were also other media covering the event from different countries. The opening ceremony was graced by the Vice […]
Traveling to Davao With Teens
Traveling with your teenagers sure needs some careful planning and considerations. You can never be sure of their moods, and at times, it can be challenging to get them away from the social media. A family vacation sure is a great idea, but you need to make sure where you go and that the whole […]
A sweet escape to Lima Park Hotel in Batangas
When I think of places to visit, I would always imagine myself sunbathing in Maldives or enjoying a gondola ride in Venice again. But then, I also realize that there are still so many gems in our country that I have yet to discover; places like Batangas where Lima Park Hotel in Malvar is located. […]
Marian Orchard – Your spiritual oasis in Batangas
During our weekend stay at Lima Park Hotel in Batangas, we visited the Marian Orchard in Balete. The Marian Orchard is a pilgrimage site for prayer and reflection. The site resembles that of the European Gardens – sprawling, full of flowers, ample areas to have your quiet time and it is even big enough to […]
A visit to the Heart of Alsace – Hometown of the Dreyfus family
A couple of years ago, I was able to go to Paris, France with my husband for work. During that trip we also explored a few places around France which included Alsace — the region of the country where the Dreyfus family hails from. Going around the Alsace region and to be able to enjoy […]
AirAsia Pioneers Farm-to-Air Dining Experience!
AirAsia formally launched the Farm-to-Air experience at Discovery Country Suites in Tagaytay. The airline that was awarded the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for ten straight years by Skytrax is pioneering this new concept. With guests always in mind, the farm-to-air dining experience aims to serve healthy food using only fresh harvests and ingredients directly […]
“Panahon Sa Taiwan” – Episode 3 (Jiji Train Station, Cedar Tea House and Sun Moon Lake)
Here is the 3rd episode of our “Panahon Sa Taiwan” travel series. Happy watching! Places to check out Jiji Train Station Jiji Township, Nantou County, Taiwan This ancient train station was built in 1933 and it’s the most well known terminal station on the Jiji route. In the beginning, the Jiji route was mostly used […]
“Panahon Sa Taiwan” – Episode 2 (Monster Village and Sun-Link Sea)
Here is the 2nd episode of our “Panahon Sa Taiwan” travel series! This time around, we went to Monster Village and Sun-Link-Sea Forest & Nature Resort – different in themes with deep history and culture. Monster Village (Xitou Monster Village) If you want to enjoy beautiful sceneries or just to be away from the city, […]
“Panahon sa Taiwan” Episode 1 – Let’s begin our adventure!
As a couple, Chuckie and I have been invited many times to guest in different television shows. We’ve also been interviewed and featured in newspapers and magazines both print and online either as a couple, as family, and sometimes even separately. But, to be invited as a couple to be featured in an online international […]