Negros Occidental: The sweet life

Posted on June 6, 2008 - Filed Under Creative photography, Photo Essay, Road Trip | Leave a Comment

If I am to describe Negros Occidental in one would that would be: sweet.
Negros Occidental is one of the more progressive provinces of the Philippines. It’s main line of business is the sugar industry. For so many years now, Negros Occidental supplies more than half of the country’s sugar supply, thus it earned [...]

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BYAHILO’s ultimate dining experience at the Kanin Club, Paseo de Santa Rosa

Posted on May 26, 2008 - Filed Under Food trip, Road Trip | 2 Comments

It was a gastronomic feast I swear, I shouldn’t miss. The final pit stop for the Secrets of the South Tour by Verdana Homes Mamplasan has led us to Paseo de Santa Rosa for our dinner at the Kanin Club.
So much good things have been written about this hidden food secret. If fact, Nina [...]

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BYAHILO discovers Yoki’s Hydroponic Lettuce Farm in Tagaytay

Posted on May 23, 2008 - Filed Under Road Trip, Walks | 2 Comments

A lettuce farm just at the south of Manila? You must be kidding me! In my entire lifetime, I really thought that this crunchy salad greens are grown only in the cool and breezy province of Benguet especially in the area of La Trinidad.

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Wickedly delicious desserts and drinks from Chateau Hestia in Tagaytay City

Posted on May 22, 2008 - Filed Under Food trip, Road Trip | Leave a Comment

After our hearty Vietnamese lunch over at Bawai’s Vietnamese Kusina, we walk a a few meters away from the Viet resto and head straight to Chateau Hestia.

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Bawai: Authentic Vietnamese Fine Dining goodness

Posted on May 19, 2008 - Filed Under Byahilo Recommends, Food trip, Road Trip | Leave a Comment

I got all giddy and that after reading our proposed itinerary for the weekend South of Manila Tour organized by Verdana Homes Mamplasan. Our lunch was set at Bawai’s Vietnamese Restaurant in the breezy city of Tagaytay.

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The Buzz at the Ilog Maria Bee Farm

Posted on May 17, 2008 - Filed Under Road Trip, Walks | Leave a Comment

Right after our hearty breakfast and a quick tour at the Verdana Homes Mamplasan, we then drove to Silang Cavite for another wonderful treat: a visit to a bee farm.

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BYAHILO strolling at the South of Manila

Posted on May 16, 2008 - Filed Under Road Trip, Sponsored Post, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

It was a media tour invite I should never decline. Last week, GM has sent me an invitation to join the media tour of Verdana Homes Mamplasan in Santa Rosa Laguna. The property is developed by Community Innovations of Ayala Land.

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Baras: Guimaras’ secret beach enclave

Posted on May 12, 2008 - Filed Under Beach, Road Trip, Sponsored Post | Leave a Comment

I have been to Baras for countless time already. We usually drop by at the resort when we do our island hopping activity. Baras ia a nice quiet resort best for rest and relaxation. A perfect getaway for the tired souls living in the Metro.

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