Escapes

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

G1 Lodge Design Hotel: The Coolest Stay in the City of Pines

By BaGed Cruz

November 24, 2025

If you are considering a unique experience, a Baguio design hotel stay might be exactly what you need. A Baguio trip always comes with expectations:…

Carved with care, the latest herb-roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham take center stage at the Thanksgiving Solaire Resort North feast.

Thanksgiving Solaire Resort North: Gratitude in Every Bite

By Simpol

November 23, 2025

Thanksgiving arrives gently at Solaire Resort North, giving families a warm place to gather, slow down, and enjoy a meaningful meal together. This year, Thanksgiving…

Juwei by King Chef: The Restaurant Healing Banawe, One Herbal Soup at a Time

By BaGed Cruz

November 20, 2025

Banawe is famous for big flavors—steaming baskets, noisy kitchens, and plates meant for sharing. But just beyond the usual crowd is a restaurant built on…

5 Must-Visit Cafes When in Baguio City

By BaGed Cruz

November 19, 2025

Baguio City has evolved into a real café hub. Beyond pine-lined roads and thrift shops, the city now hosts a growing community of baristas, roasters,…

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…