Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Sweet Creations

Sweet Creations

by Christian Mack on September 5, 2013
One particular shop in the metro takes a step beyond merely selling treats; they have made it an art form. Sweet Creations is a gourmet shop like no other as their products are especially sought after, and its many patrons can attest that their products don't just taste marvelous; they look like magnificent pieces of art.
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Ho Galbi Korean Grill and Art Gallery

Ho Galbi Korean Grill and Art Gallery

by Christian Mack on September 2, 2013
Visitors to Metro Manila discover a very modern, very global city, especially when it comes to cuisine, with a wide variety of restaurants offering the best delicacies from all around the world. And when it comes to exotic and authentic Korean cuisine, Ho Galbi Korean Grill & Art Gallery Restaurant in Pasig and their newly-opened branch at Tiendecitas will more than satisfy any Korean craving.
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Cittavivere Suites & Restaurant

Cittavivere Suites & Restaurant

by Christian Mack on September 10, 2013
Cittavivere Suites & Restaurant offers you just that: comfort and piece of mind while you indulge yourself in all the wonderful attractions Tagaytay has to offer. Warm and cozy accommodations accompanied by an equally warm and attentive staff are the hallmarks that Cittavivere Suites & Restaurant has been known for and has had their guests coming back.
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Teabytes

Teabytes

by Christian Mack on September 6, 2013
Being a tourist in Metro Manila or just strolling around to see the sights the city has to offer can work up quite a thirst, which is why great tea and drink shops like Teabytes is truly a welcome sight for the traveler looking for cold and tasty refreshments to beat the heat and fatigue.
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Sorbetes: A Filipino Favorite

Sorbetes: A Filipino Favorite

by Xtian Mack on March 16, 2015
Summer in the Philippines can get a little too warm as being in the tropics might suggest, which is why thoughts instead turn to a cool treat to beat the heat. Although available all year round, the sorbetes is most especially welcome in the summer. The sorbeteros who peddle them become welcome sights and their bells become music to the ears to those who just need a delightful treat on a particularly warm day.
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10 Favorite Filipino Pastries

10 Favorite Filipino Pastries

by Xtian Mack on November 30, 2013
It is no secret that the typical Filipino has a weakness to sweetness, and because of the myriad of ingredients that abound in our pleasantly tropical country, generations of Filipinos have invented, created and adopted many recipes for pastries that truly satisfy the cravings of even the most discerning of palates.
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Jacob's Shawarma

Jacob's Shawarma

by Christian Mack on August 29, 2013
One’s trip to the chic business district of Ortigas is not complete without sampling the best in international cuisine, and for those just craving for the exotic, fragrant and often spicy food from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, one should stop by Jacob's Shawarma at the AIC Grande Tower along Garnet Road, Ortigas Center.
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10 Traditional Filipino Snacks and Sweets

10 Traditional Filipino Snacks and Sweets

by Xtian Mack on December 10, 2013
Filipinos love to eat, especially food that are sweet. This is probably why our ancestors have come up with a bewildering array of traditional snacks and sweets that truly cater to the tastes of the young and old alike. Being in a pleasantly tropical country, it should come as no surprise that rice, sugar and coconut make up the list of ingredients for the many snacks and sweets we have labeled as distinctly Filipino. Be it for merienda, dessert or pasalubong to loved ones, these traditional food are a delight to have, and, of course, eat.
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Cafe 1771

Cafe 1771

by Xtian Mack on March 19, 2013
One of the coziest places to have a meal or to simply hang out with friends and family, Cafe 1771 located at El Pueblo, Ortigas Center, Pasig City is definitely place one with discriminating tastes and hearty appetites would want to try. Fine dining with a homey ambiance and amazing service is what sets Cafe 1771 apart from the rest.
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Tuding's Porkchop

Tuding's Porkchop

by Jane Dacumos on September 26, 2012
We have a retreat house in Laguna and if I have time, I go there to spend some of my leisure time together with my family. I and my sister (wife of my brother) always search for a nice place to hang-out. One time, we found out a different thing to do - to become a food raider! Yes. And our first destination was the Tuding’s Porkchop.
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