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Manila Stories 3: Street Foods in Manila

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...

Part1 - Pacquiao Country: The Adventure Begins

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...