My nephew gave me a tip. The famous pizza in Siargao is now in Makati. He swears it is the best tasting pizza ever. Tourists in Siargao give it a two thumbs up. A quick search about Kermit Manila showed that it is located at Poblacion which is just a 30 minute walk from our … Continue reading Kermit Manila for Great Pasta and Pizza
Category: City Living
Not bad, Bad Bird
The picture of their Umami Fried Chicken at Bad Bird looks inviting. It looks perfect. The breading is cooked to perfect brown. It must be very crispy and flavorful. I ordered their 2 piece Umami Fried Chicken Plate. Spice level was Safe. I did not choose the Spicy and the Chemical options. It comes with … Continue reading Not bad, Bad Bird
Two Chickpeas: Craving for Falafel near Greenbelt
Finally, I found this place! I have seen the Two Chickpeas signboard outside the Eton Parkview Makati since last year but I can't find the exact entrance. At last, they had a new signboard beside main lobby of the building. I was able to locate the place. Two Chickpeas is the falafel house by Green … Continue reading Two Chickpeas: Craving for Falafel near Greenbelt
The Unwish List
One of my money saving trick is making an Unwish List. Basically, the Unwish List is the exact opposite of a Wish List. The Unwish List is a list of things I will not buy... yet. Not spending is the sure way to save. But everywhere you go and look encourages you to spend. I … Continue reading The Unwish List
Rapha Valley: Negros Best Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafe
Rapha Valley is a Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafe that provides nourishing vegetarian dishes fresh from it's own backyard farm. Situated in the mountainside of Don Salvador Benedicto, Rapha Valley is worth the long drive from Bacolod.
Kidzoona: A New Playplace for Kids
Kidzoona, a new indoor playground which is popular in Japan, is now in the Philippines with branches in Ortigas, Makati, Antipolo, Pangasinan and Angono. The name Kidzoona is combination of the words “kid” and “kizuna“, a Japanese word that means the bond between a parent and a child. I had a chance to take a … Continue reading Kidzoona: A New Playplace for Kids
Financial Advice for Single-Income Families
Every family is different, and we all have our own ways of juggling home finances. These days many modern families subsist on two incomes – one from Dad’s job, one from Mom’s – to keep the household afloat. Lots of families, though, also take the single-income route instead. It may be because one parent has … Continue reading Financial Advice for Single-Income Families
How to Apply for a Korean Visa
We applied for a Korean Visa so that I can join and run the Seoul Marathon in March. Applying and getting a Korean Visa was surprisingly fast. The application process at the Korean Embassy took less than 15 minutes and wait time for the visa was about 5 working days only. The Korean Visa is free … Continue reading How to Apply for a Korean Visa
PSEi 2015 Forecast and Stock Picks
The year 2014 ended nicely for the Philippine stock market. While it started with uncertainty, the stocks rallied to new all time highs ending at the 7,200 mark. For 2015, analysts are looking at better gains in the stock market. As early as August 2014, predictions that the PSEi will break 8,000 in 2015 were … Continue reading PSEi 2015 Forecast and Stock Picks
What to expect at Kidzania Manila
Kidzania Manila will open early 2015 although no definite date was given yet. But there are more details on what to expect at Kidzania Manila in BGC once it opens next year. Kidzania Manila, currently being developed in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. It is a first-of-its-kind indoor play center where children can freely explore … Continue reading What to expect at Kidzania Manila