Coffee has slowly become an important part of the city dwelling Cebuano. You can tell because of all the cafes sprouting out. We aren’t talking about the cutesy gimmicky ones either. We mean the cafes that serve legitimately good coffee. What is good coffee? It would take many arguments, clarifications, and much more than a…
6 of the Best Cebu Lechons Ask any Cebuano about their favorite lechon and you’ll get a mix of answers. For those who have never heard of lechon – it is basically a suckling pig roasted over charcoal. It is delicious, but no one can agree on who makes the best. We can only agree…
Cebu’s dining choices have grown through the years. As a foodie and cafe lover, it has been a great relief to know that we are no longer far behind Manila’s wide dining and restaurant scene. Since I live in Mactan, I frequent the restaurants and cafes in City Time Square. In fact, I have tried…
Mactan is a funny mix of hole in the walls and five star restaurants. One minute you are in a fancy resort ordering the juiciest pecking duck, the next you are elbow to elbow on a bench ripping on the best lumpia ever. The secret restaurants around Mactan reflect just that. Bella’s Bites Tucked between…
Ignacio de Loyola Film Review What is heroism in your mind? Is it being the toughest dude around, shooting all the bad guys, saving beautiful hostages, and knowing how to pose while flexing your muscles carrying your latest paramour? Or maybe it is about giving up your life to go to war zones in Africa,…
You already know our evident love for cafes and coffee. One of my favorite spots is Coffee Factory. Since I work near where it is situated, I am able to go there early and enjoy the place when it is less crowded. Lately, there’s barely an empty table in sight especially during the evenings. This isn’t…
The familiar purple hue paints the sky. Against the setting sun, silhouettes float with their boards sticking out of the water. Calm, but the surfers know better. It’s just a matter of time till the next set comes. Just one more, the perfect wave to keep us stoked all the way home. I can’t stop…
I wasn’t expecting this. Even after numerous warnings, stories of exhaustion, and the proposal of two exit points for the weary, the five hour trek into the dense forest was a surprise to us participants. We passed through two caves, dense shrubbery, challenging rock trails and steep inclines to reach the much talked about White…
Mandaue continues to grow as a city. Not only are we experiencing constant road repairs and speeding 21B’s, but our food options have started to rival the restaurants found in Cebu City. Allow us to point you to the right direction. Here are 7 secret restaurants around Mandaue: 1. Mama’s Little Secret Literally hidden somewhere…
Whenever I travel, I always make sure to take hundreds of photos. Part of the fun is capturing all those moments that would otherwise not happen when staying home. Travelling to a new place is like an extended photowalk where the possibilities are truly endless. The photo that highlights the whole trip might just be…
