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I was once fond of buying streetfoods. Turning back time, it was also one of the enjoyed past times I had with my friends. Street foods are ready to eat goodies sold in public places. Often, from a portable food booth, a cart or some in food trucks. According to a study from Food and Agriculture Organization, 2.5 billion people eat street food everyday. Today, people try and purchase street food for some reasons: It is sold for a reasonable price, it is flavorful, to experience an ethnic and authentic cuisines and some for a nostalgic experience. In the Philippines, street foods are very common too. Here are some of Pinoy favorite street foods to choose from: Calamares: deeply fried squid cut as rings covered dipped in egg and flour. Price: P3.00 Boiled banana, banana turon (banana on a lumpia wrapper topped with mascovado sugar) and banana fritters. Price: P10.00 - P15.00 Fried chicken: deeply fried crispy chicken. Best for lunch and an all time favorite for c...

Seeing a kalesa in today's time is like a time machine bringing you to the rich culture of the Philippines' past. It is known as CARITELA/KARITELA which is a horse drawn calash commonly used in the Philippines way back in the 18th century. It was introduced by the Spanish colonizers and initially were reserved for the high-ranking officials and noble individuals during that era. To see such nowadays is an experience worth keeping for because who knows, several years from now it will be "just a part" of Pinoy history. I wonder how these horses stand the heat of the sun everyday. I salute them for a job well done. They traverse the busy roads of Manila and compete with other high-tech mode of transportation present in the Metro. Even in times of bad weather, the horses are still active to bring you an experience beyond compare. If you want to experience a Kalesa ride, come and pass by Malate, Manila in the Philippines. Some places include Luneta Par...

Asian countries are known worldwide because of their people's love for their culture and tradition. When I visited Thailand, I was amazed by the country and the people itself. Temples are everywhere. A symbol of Thailand's very rich history and culture.  Very sweet mouth-watering tamarind as one of their main products. It's available every where. Never miss tasting Thailand's tamarind! Apart from the vegetarian diet they will provide, taste something different from Thailand. There are a lot of food choices to choose from and will surely delight your stomach needs! Thailand is famous because of Elephants. Visit Dream world and never miss the scary yet fun elephant ride. I will never forget my experience there.  River cruise is exciting in Thailand. Enjoy the waters, the sceneries, and buy fresh fruits from the floating market. Experience feeding huge catfish too! If you are a collector or an enthusiast of cheap items, alot is available in Th...

The main reason of my travel is to witness my dear friends' wedding. I felt lucky to be part of it since the venue is none other than, THE TUNA CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES - GENERAL SANTOS CITY. A month prior the most awaited date, I booked in advance a back and forth ticket at its PROMO rate at around 3000+ PhP. A dream come true for me for I'm in Gen San now and is excited to explore the City. Preparation before a travel is a must. "What to bring list" is very helpful. Tickets, personal belongings, itinerary list and enough pocket money must be inside your backpacks! Haha... :) While waiting for my departure time at Iloilo International Airport, I met Dra. Gonzales (Arnold's mom - Arn was my med classmate) and this lovely couple. April and Tamsi were my college friends. They are on a tour and I wish them a super fun-filled time and experiences. I was with Apple (Med classmate) and her mom on the plane and at around 2pm we left Iloil...