Looking for typical Filipino desserts? This is your ultimate list for must-try traditional desserts in Filipino cuisine! As a travelling foodie, I love trying the local cuisine and traditional desserts when visiting destinations. Born and raised in Manila meant growing up and learning about many delicious Filipino foods, which I’m so grateful for because it’s one of the…
Boracay has long been touted as the best beach in the world. In 2018, it was closed for six months for rehabilitation. The following year, it welcomed over two million visitors, a record high for an island that is only seven kilometers long. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, Boracay was in the throes of…
The Philippines is best known for its white beaches, but a trip to the archipelago would be incomplete without a taste of the local cuisine. Filipino food draws on Spanish, Chinese, and Malay influences, which makes the resulting taste profile – sweet, salty, and sour with the occasional fire – very distinct. While Filipino food…
Kw: philippine vacationVisit philippines The Philippines is one of the best countries for sightseeing. When you visit Philippines you’ll quickly notice that everywhere you look you’re bound to see a stunning mountainscape, vibrant jungle foliage and flora, and of course lots and lots of brilliantly bright beaches all surrounded by the most crystal-clear waters. However,…
Bacolod City is situated in the northwestern part of the island of Negros Occidental. It is home to 600,000 locals and is lovingly called the City of Smiles. The Ruins in Negros Occidental is a sight to behold. Known as the Taj Mahal of the Philippines, the Ruins Mansion was once the centerpiece of a 440-hectare sugar plantation….
Siargao is a tiny teardrop-shaped island at the foot of the Philippine archipelago. In 2020, Condé Nast Traveler gave Siargo the distinction of being the best island in Asia. Despite the influx of new infrastructure since, Siargao has retained its unique charm. While we’re more than a little biased, here is a list of why we think this…
KW’s: things to do in philippinesPhilippines tour Going on a family trip can often be a complicated ordeal. Once everyone has finally agreed upon a destination, deciding what to do when you get there can seem like a never ending conversation. If you’re travelling with kids of different ages, extended family you don’t see often,…
You may have heard the old Rudyard Kipling about the East never meeting the West, but count on the Pearl of the Orient for completely scrapping that old and out-of-date adage. For many tourists visiting the Philippines on a spa vacation, it can sometimes seem as though they haven’t left home at all. Sure the…