Wrapped in leaves? Served the halal way? And totally alien-sounding names (at least to me, it is!) such as pastil and tapay? Three big reasons why I hailed a cab to search for these delicacies near the GenSan public market … Continue reading Wrapped in GenSan
You will see The Boy with a Finger in the Dike at the entrance of Madurodam. Visiting Madurodam affectionately reminded me of one of my favourite children’s stories, one that I can say nurtured my desire for travel and adventure. … Continue reading Madurodam
Imagine living and walking through a Dutch village in the 18th century where windmills dominate the scenery wherever you look… that’s exactly how I felt when we arrived in Zaanse Schans, located north of Amsterdam. Welcome to the Windmill Open-Air … Continue reading Zaanse Schans
I wonder why this delectable Dutch bite-sized, finger-food snack is called bitterballen? Yes it is shaped like balls but they are not bitter at all:-) In fact I loved ‘bitterballen’ after Jen, a friend of mine from Holland introduced it to me … Continue reading Bitterballen
My love affair with this fine excuse for sugar started the very moment I arrived at my loft in Amsterdam. They were the small cookies that can be devoured in one bite and was encased in this transparent cookie jar on … Continue reading Stroopwafel & I
Who hasn’t heard of Edam? Edam is synonymous to cheese! That is why when I learned that we are visiting the township of Edam after Volendam, I was quite excited for Edam is the home of the cheese that I … Continue reading Fall in Edam
“Have you eaten herring yet?” A well-traveled good friend of mine half prodded, half reminded me gently about not leaving Holland without tasting this local delicacy. I got curious so when I was in Volendam and saw lots of water … Continue reading Herring: A Fish Tale
Volendam is a picturesque old fishing village that belongs in a postcard. It is tucked neatly along the coast of the northern part of Holland with colorful houses, cafes and pier looking out to the water dotted with fishing boats. … Continue reading Volendam
Attending Sunday Mass at 7am in the morning while I should be sleeping in isn’t my best idea of starting my day on a weekend. This means waking up an hour earlier for preparations and drive to church to make … Continue reading Sunday Brunch in Liloan, Cebu
I arrived in Kabayan’s Gotohan & Kainan in Kamuning one very wet and rainy morning for a goto breakfast. Yup, not even the rain nor the traffic could stop me from coming here. Talk about sheer determination to come here … Continue reading Tag-ulan Series: Gotohan, Lugawan, Sabaw, Atbp., Kabayan’s Gotohan & Kainan
I have been wanting to try Bak Kut Teh in Singapore so when I saw this restaurant Legendary Bak Kut Teh near my hotel, I didn’t waste time. As soon as you are seated, they set up the table for … Continue reading Bak Kut Teh
I have seen the Henderson Waves featured in various Instagram and Facebook posts and there was something about it that I cannot pinpoint yet that made … Continue reading Sunset at Henderson Waves
Flying Off-Course 