Unwinding at Arena Island, Palawan

Instead of heading to Singapore, an unexpected turn of event led us to reroute our flights to Palawan, Philippines and bum around in a small island 4 hours South of its capital. 

I was not expecting for a "slow" vacation and was really looking forward exploring Singapore's busy streets but I must admit, after spending the whole day exploring, swimming and snorkeling the rich waters of this turtle and marine sanctuary, I was converted.

Arena Island, Palawan, Philippines

Corregidor Island Revisited in 48 hours

10 years - it has been that long since me and my husband set foot in this tadpole-like island guarding Manila Bay. I have always wondered how this carefully crafted fortress will be like after time has taken its toll in its already war-beaten landscape and if there is something more that this small island has left to offer me after being there already? How will I feel if I stepped again in its hallowed ground? Will it be as memorable as last time?

 Finally, an opportunity to answer these questions paved its way after a decade. 

All I need to do is give another 48hrs of my life to this historical site. 

Will it still be worth my time this time around?

Corregidor island ruin - 2012

Sweet skills from Henry Sison Culinary School

Let's talk about something sweet today. I've been blogging about my food trips around Manila's Chinatown lately that I feel we should clear our palettes with my "sweet" experience from the Henry Sison Culinary School. 

I've always wanted to try and get my hands dirty(?!) woops, I think the better words are ---> whiten with flour and my apron fully dusted with sugar while I learn how to bake and create wonderful edible fondant artworks. ^_^. 

To start off my journey to the world of fondants, I picked to attend their cupcake workshop taught by Chef Aggy Villabona. 

Banana cupcakes

Happy Veggie Restaurant, Binondo, Manila

Following my previous post about What to eat in Binondo, a guided tour organized by our friend Michael, I suddenly remembered eating at this vegetarian restaurant a couple of months ago when we were scouting for a parking space near Soler Street in Binondo. The food was so tasty that I didn't notice that what I was eating were actually vegetables. 

Happy  Veggie Restaurant, Binondo-Manila (sweet and sour eggplant)