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Food. Travel. Bargain finds. Random thoughts. A bright spot for sharing ideas and starting conversations!

A Day at the National Museum of the Philippines

06.19.2016 by Leah //

In celebration of the National Heritage Month, the National Museum of the Philippines offered free admission for the whole month of May. AJ took me here one sunny Sunday morning, and I was really excited to have this museum trip again.  I can vaguely remember anymore the last trip I took here (as a college freshman and as part of a course requirement) and, armed with a ... READ MORE

Hotel Florentina + Gabby’s Bistro

12.12.2015 by Leah //

We discovered the picturesque Hotel Florentina at Rovira Drive in Dumaguete by accident.  AJ and I were looking for Gabby’s Bed and Breakfast and Google Map led us here.  We thought we were in the wrong place but Google was partially correct after all; there's a Gabby's Bistro adjacent to Hotel Florentina and this was the original Gabby's franchise. Gabby's Bed and ... READ MORE

Exploring Dumaguete, the DIY Way (Day 3)

12.02.2015 by Leah //

Our 3rd (and final sightseeing day) in Dumaguete found us traveling to Cebu in the morning, and then exploring Dumaguete in the afternoon until evening. The reason for our side trip to Cebu was to fulfill AJ's wish to wish of seeing the butandings (whale sharks).  I've had my first encounter with these friendly whale sharks last year and told AJ about it.  He wanted to see ... READ MORE

Exploring Dumaguete, the DIY Way (Day 2)

11.18.2015 by Leah //

We went on a day trip to Apo Island on the second day of our stay in Dumaguete. About Apo Island: Apo Island is a volcanic island covering 12 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island and 30 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital of Dumaguete City in the Philippines. The name “Apo” was derived from the a Filipino word which ... READ MORE

Exploring Dumaguete, the DIY Way (Day 1)

11.17.2015 by Leah //

Thanks to Cebu Pacific's Piso Fare sale last June, AJ and I were able to take a much-deserved 4-day vacation and we chose to spend it in Dumaguete City, the City of Gentle People, but more famously known for the following: Apo Island, Silliman University and the numerous dive and snorkeling site around the province. Another equally good reason to visit Dumaguete is its easy ... READ MORE

Velvet Friends Cat Café

11.15.2015 by Leah //

If you love cats then you will surely love it at Velvet Friends Cat Café, a cat café located at Blue Bay Walk which opened only last June but is already gaining followers because of the 14 adorable velvet friends you will meet there. AJ, a certified ailurophile, brought me there one Saturday after work to experience something new.  He guided me on how to properly pet the ... READ MORE

An Opportunity of a Lifetime (Part 2)

06.27.2015 by Leah //

Finally, a follow-up to the hubby's widely read travelogue about his trip to Toronto last year.  This time, he'll talk about food!   (Click here for the 1st part.) *********************************************** Hi everyone, I’m back.  Anyway, as promised, let me share with you my culinary experiences during that 3-week stay in downtown Toronto. The Hyatt on King Street ... READ MORE

Bag of Beans @ Twin Lakes, Tagaytay

06.05.2015 by Leah //

I had a very challenging week at work, and what I wanted to do right now is to drive off to Tagaytay and hole up there until Sunday.  That is, if only I can drive (and I don't know how hehe)! AJ and I were actually there last weekend, and as I took my mind off work, my eyes opened up to this picture-perfect restaurant that we discovered while cruising the Tagaytay-Nasugbu ... READ MORE

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