Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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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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Pinoy Ice Scramble

Pinoy Ice Scramble

by Xtian Mack on February 23, 2013
Ice scramble, more commonly called iskrambol, is a slush-like pink or purple drink commonly peddled on the streets by enterprising individuals on a bike with a cart. It used to be exclusively sold by these vendors and can be often seen where the children are, at schools, parks or playgrounds. Most of today's grownups remember these often pink concoctions with fondness, as it takes them back to a time when happiness was as easy as savoring a small cup of pure sweetness bought for a mere peso. Nowadays, ice scramble stalls are ubiquitous in malls and anywhere people are plentiful. The older patrons buy it for the sweet nostalgia of eating them when they were children. The younger ones buy them out of curiosity and discover the sweet and simple happiness they bring.
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Well-known Street Food in the Philippines

Well-known Street Food in the Philippines

by Jhaypee Guia on November 6, 2012
Street food is very common in the Philippines. It can be found in any road around the country, that is why Filipinos are very fond with it. It’s an important part of the Filipino culture.
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Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina

Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina

by Rjay Reyes on October 10, 2014
Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina is a Filipino-Mexican restaurant located at East Capitol Drive, Pasig City. As its name suggests, the restaurant offers a fusion of Filipino and Mexican cuisine. The owners, Chot Sanhez and Paolo De Venecia, make sure that diners will like the menu which is a marriage between the two cuisines.
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Karanowan Fish-tival

Karanowan Fish-tival

by Xtian Mack on March 1, 2013
Of all the many amazing places that can be found in the Philippines, the province of Camarines Sur is one of the fastest-rising tourist centers in the country, with many local attractions that draw in visitors from near and far, and also with colorful festivals that embody the unique and vibrant culture that the Bicolanos have possessed throughout the ages. The Karanowan Fish-tival is such an event that showcases the Bicolanos' devotion to its local produce as well as a thanksgiving to the many blessing that have been endowed to them by nature.
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Buko Pandan

Buko Pandan

by Xtian Mack on March 26, 2015
Nowadays, a Filipino party is not complete with this fascinating green and white dessert. Buko pandan is a unique sweet treat with ingredients that are distinctively Filipino. It is now made in hoes and restaurants all over the islands, with every household and restaurant having their own special recipe and their own particular twist to it. Although prepared, made and served all throughout the year, buko pandan, in its many forms as salad, juice, shake, or smoothies, are particularly welcome during the warm Philippine summer months.
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Five Beers to have while you’re here in Manila

Five Beers to have while you’re here in Manila

by Kaye Valdez on September 12, 2014
Here in Manila, one can easily buy a beer in any bar, sari-sari store or even from a 24/7 convenience store. It is just easy to find a beer anywhere in the metro but if you want to have a beer that provides a strong kick with a delicate intoxication, here are the five beers that you should drink:
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The Famous Bicol Express

The Famous Bicol Express

by Renz Lakilak on November 10, 2014
Having an almost perfect cone shape, Bicol is known for its volcano Mt. Mayon. Because of this, Bicol has been one of the best tourist spots in the country, helping to promote tourism in the Philippines. But aside from that, what is another word that comes to mind when hearing the word Bicol? Mt. Mayon is not the only reason why Bicol is famous, but also for becauxse of its culinary specialty, Bicol Express.
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10 Unique Filipino Street Food

10 Unique Filipino Street Food

by Xtian Mack on November 24, 2012
The kind of street food a country has gives a person a glimpse into the culture of the people. In the case of the Philippines, one cannot help but be amazed (or be shocked) at the creativity, ingenuity, and variety of the street food that are for sale in many areas in the Philippines, particularly in the big cities. Street food are there because they are eaten on the go, are convenient and inexpensive.
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Jack's Ridge: Making History in Davao City

Jack's Ridge: Making History in Davao City

by Jane Dacumos on September 25, 2012
Sitting in the beautiful landscape of Shrine Hills in Matina and overlooking the island paradise of Davao City and breathtaking Davao Gulf, Jack’s Ridge Resort and Restaurant is one of the many reasons why Davao City is visited by thousands of tourists throughout the year.
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