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Spots in the Philippines

Journey through the best of the Philippines with our travel guide to top tourist attractions, historic sites, eco-friendly souvenir shops, and more!

Balaw-Balaw

Balaw-Balaw Restaurant and Folk Art Gallery, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Perdigon Vocalan, is a restaurant-art gallery found in the Art Capital of the Philippines, Angono in Rizal. Mrs. Luzvimin Vocalan, owner Balaw-balaw is the name of the dipping sauce from Angono that is made of fermented rice, shrimps, and bamboo shoots. It offers authentic Filipino cooking as well as popular exotic foods, which many customers have tried. Aside from that, they also display a wide collection of paintings, sculptures and paper mache. This restaurant-gallery has been feature in various local and international shows, including Bizarre Food hosted by Andrew Zimmern. Address: 16 Doña Justa Subd. Ph. I Angono, Rizal […]

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Rizal

Museum & Art Gallery

Summer in November at Shangri-La Boracay

Though it is not part of my official bucket list, I am adding and crossing it out at the same time: “Travel luxuriously once in your life.”  Where on earth can one spend summer in the month of November? Most people will say, “Only in the Philippines!” Boracay has placed the Philippines in the world map. It is a popular tourist destination that doesn’t need any more introductions. I’ve been to Boracay many times, but my trip last weekend is my favourite. I like to describe it as “Living the life of Riley” in Boracay. I took advantage of the long break, so I boarded a plane going to Kalibo, […]

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Boracay

Hotel

Resort

Mystery Manila: Justice for Jamila Room

I am heavily into Instagram and Facebook and lately, I’ve been seeing photos of my friends with a black background and a question mark with them holding cardboards saying “Mystery Solved” or “Mystery Fail”. I decided to join the bandwagon today. Mystery Manila is the newest break from our usual coffee and tea time bonding with our buddies. Challenging people since last May 2014, Mystery Manila aims to change how we see obstacles and competition by unleashing the inner Sherlock Holmes in all the room gamers. Mystery Manila got its concept of live escape game room from the first ones in Japan.You will be locked in a room for 60 […]

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Makati

Quezon City

Sports & Recreation

UNIQLO in Makati: A popular Japanese clothing brand

UNIQLO is a popular Japanese clothing brand that has swept the fashion industry by storm. Uniqlo’s first store in the Philippines opened at the SM Mall of Asia on 15 June 2012. The items being sold in the Philippines are the same as the line-up in Japan; however, since the Philippines is a tropical country, summer clothing such as polo shirts and shorts are well stocked throughout the year.

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Makati

Glorietta

Metro Manila

Philippines

Clothing ＆ Apparel

Hickok: The finest leather brand

Established in Rochester, New York, Hickok is known for manufacturing high quality fashion accessories such as belts, bags, wallets, and other accessories. All products are made of only the finest leathers. In 1954, Hickok was launched in the Philippines through an exclusive partnership between Hickok Manufacturing Co., USA and Quality House Inc. It was one of the country’s first licensing arrangements between a Filipino and a foreign company. For 60 years, Hickok Philippines has been producing high quality leather products, 100% handcrafted by excellent Filipino artisans and craftsmen. 39276 – Ethan Collection – Hickok Shoulder Bag with two zippered front pocket; Zippered back pocket; One zippered compartment with card slots; […]

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Metro Manila

Philippines

Clothing ＆ Apparel

Networld Hotel Spa and Casino in Pasay: All in One Authentic Japanese Service

This hotel is perfect for businessmen who value time, entertainment, and dining.

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Pasay

Hotels and Spas Spot 2020

Hotel

Hotels and Spas Spot 2020

All Flip Flops in Manila

Throughout the year in southern Manila, beach sandals have never gone out of fashion. One of the bestselling brands of flip flops in the Philippines is the world famous ‘Havaianas,’ which was first launched in 1962 in Brazil. The word ‘Havaianas’ means ‘Hawaiian’ in Portuguese. Celebrities and fashionistas can’t help but love these flip flops; hence, making it even trendier with the masses. Some people are so fond of Havaianas that they collect tons of them. It was coined that a heavy collector of these sandals are called ‘Havies.’ So if you want to be chic this summer or if you’re simply a Havie, why not visit All Flip Flops […]

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Metro Manila

Ermita

Philippines

Manila

Clothing ＆ Apparel

Hans Brumann Jeweller in Makati

“Hans Burman , Inc. (HBI) ” was founded by Mr. Hans Burman in 1978 , and began operations in Makati as a small jewelry store of expatriates for the rich and of Manila. They had dealt with one by one design. Gold of 14 karats or 18 is geared towards platinum setting, and among all, there jewelry are said to be the masterpiece of timeless craftsmanship with extraordinary design of the time. Mr. Hans once said, “Jewelry is not a fashion to last a lifetime. Every single piece should be made.” Their handling services are made – to – order jewelry, company gift, repair of such jewelries, sculpture and jewelry […]

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Makati

Metro Manila

Philippines

Legazpi Village

Clothing ＆ Apparel

Hobby Shop

Bagaholic in Makati

Are you fond of designer bags but have a limited budget? Now, don’t let that thought burden you because BAGAHOLIC is in the metro to save your wallet from being empty. This shop buys used Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, Rolex and other popular designer brands and sells them with sensible prices. So if you want to weed out your old Louis Vuitton but a bit uncertain, because of the money you spent just to get a hold of it; then again, and you must not fret because Bagaholic is here to help. Just come to the store and they’ll buy your branded item, and then put it up for sale.

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Makati

Metro Manila

Philippines

Clothing ＆ Apparel