Escapes

Travel and hospitality stories about destinations, hotels, and experiences outside everyday and includes food destinations.

Taal Vista Hotel’s Presidential Villa: A New Chapter in Tagaytay’s Story

By Simpol

November 17, 2025

Every Filipino has a Tagaytay story. For some, it’s the childhood memory of mist clinging to the car windows during a family drive. For others,…

Coffee by the Shore: Pico de Loro’s New DASH Cart Redefines the Resort Ritual

By Simpol

November 17, 2025

What if your morning coffee rolled right up to you? At Pico de Loro Cove in Nasugbu, Batangas, that’s no longer a what-if—it’s part of…

Taal Vista Hotel Tagaytay: The OG of Views and Filipino Flavor

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

October 15, 2025

There’s a story about Henry Sy Sr., founder of Shoe Mart, that I’ve always loved.Sometime in the 1950s, he visited Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay…

Kingsford Café: A New Chapter in Halal Dining

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

October 11, 2025

Experience exquisite Kingsford Hotel Halal dining, where culinary excellence meets traditional standards. Before the pandemic, I hosted Let’s Eat, a television show and magazine that…

Staycations and Celebrations Made Affordable with Eurotel Pag-IBIG Partnership

By Simpol

September 11, 2025

When balikbayan relatives fly home or families gather for a milestone, the first question is often where to stay or celebrate. The family house can…

The Yakiniku King Manila Royal Set and the Joy of Eating Together

By BaGed Cruz

September 11, 2025

The first slice of meat hit the grill with a soft sizzle. I turned it once, then passed it across the table. Around me, friends…

One World Deli San Juan: Where Culinary Curiosity Comes Alive

By Tatung Sarthou

September 11, 2025

At One World Deli San Juan, the grocery is reborn as a gourmet playground. Step inside and the air greets you with a swirl of…

Hossein’s: Forty Years of Flavor in the Philippines

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

September 8, 2025

What were you doing back in 1985? If you were around, you’d remember the year when Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Tears for Fears, and Prince ruled…

Discovering New Memories

By Simpol

August 26, 2025

At Simpol, we believe the country’s best stories aren’t only found in the capital. They live in the regions—in kitchens, markets, and communities quietly reinventing…

Island Hopping in Siargao: A Day in Tropical Paradise

By BaGed Cruz

August 26, 2025

If you ever find yourself in Siargao, don’t skip the Siargao island hopping tour. This was easily the highlight of my trip—white sand, crystal-clear waters,…

Siargao Beyond Surf: Roots and the Island’s New Culinary Wave

By Tatung Sarthou

August 23, 2025

The plane touched down in Siargao just as the morning sun lit up coconut groves and rice paddies. We had flown in on a new…

Fresh Life, Fresh Flavors at CEV Siargao

By Tatung Sarthou

August 23, 2025

If you’re visiting Siargao, don’t miss out on trying kinilaw at a local restaurant. It’s a culinary experience you won’t forget! In Siargao, life moves…