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

A Taste of France in Makati: Goût de France Returns with Flair

A Taste of France in Makati: Goût de France Returns with Flair This Weekend

By Simpol

May 22, 2025

This weekend, the heart of Makati will beat with a distinctly French rhythm. Goût de France 2025, the annual celebration of French gastronomy, returns to…

Manila’s Last Lung: Why You Should Visit Arroceros Forest Park

By Simpol

May 21, 2025

Manila can be overwhelming. It’s a beautiful chaos of jeepneys, sari-sari stores, blaring horns, and city heat. But just a few steps from the LRT…

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Discovering Marinduque: A Flavorful Escape into the Heart of the Philippines

By Simpol

May 20, 2025

Best known for its vibrant masks and the iconic Moriones Festival, Marinduque has long been a destination for cultural celebration. But when the Simpol.ph team…

Once a lively home in the 1960s, now a beloved restaurant—Azadore in Quezon City.

Celebrations Live On at Azadore, a Quezon City Home Turned Restaurant

By Simpol

May 15, 2025

Once the site of lively gatherings in the 1960s, the house that now hosts Azadore lives on as a place of celebration—reborn as a Spanish-American…

Last Call for Sunshine: A Bright and Bold Guide to Manila, Boracay & Cebu

By Simpol Barkada

May 14, 2025

Whether you’re vibing with city lights, chasing saltwater highs, or digging into cultural gems, this summer’s not for standing still. From Manila’s streets to Boracay’s…

Red Lantern Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Elevated Chinese Cuisine and Cultural Shows

By Simpol

May 14, 2025

Red Lantern at Solaire Resort North turns one this May—and it’s celebrating in style. Guests can now enjoy a bold elevated menu alongside live cultural…

Claasic crab bihon,. Fried chicken and Oyster cake and Chicken Fandian.

Chicken Fandian: A Family Recipe That Fed Generations

By BaGed Cruz

May 13, 2025

On a busy roadside in Paco, Manila, across from the Toyota dealership, the smell of garlic, spice, and frying chicken–the aroma, unmistakably Chicken Fandian fills…

Wake Up to Warmth: How Araw is Transforming Philippine Travel

By BaGed Cruz

May 10, 2025

At Lihim Resorts in El Nido, guests remember more than the shoreline or the waves at their feet. What stays with them is a quiet,…

manila museum tours. 20 museums to visit with hundreds of stories

20 Museums, Countless Stories: A Cultural Journey Through Manila’s Soul

By ERIC TANDOC

May 10, 2025

What Does a City’s Soul Look Like? In Manila, a museum tour reveals everything—found in the brushstrokes of a National Artist, the stone walls of…

An elegant pause in the heart of the city. The Peninsula’s Afternoon Tea is not just about the scones and clotted cream—it’s the ritual of slowing down, sipping well, and savoring every delicate bite. Classic, timeless, and always best with good company. Halo halo afternoon tea

A Sweet End to Summer at The Peninsula Manila

By Simpol

May 9, 2025

We knew summer was ending—not by the weather, but by the craving for one last halo-halo. And when it comes to timeless treats in an…

Solaire North: Stillness, Surprise, and a Taste of Home in QC

By Simpol

May 7, 2025

You don’t expect stillness in Quezon City — not at the tail end of Edsa, not in a city known more for grit than grace.…

20+ Sulit Summer Ideas for Big Fun on a Budget

By Simpol Barkada

May 6, 2025

If you’re looking for Sulit Summer Ideas, then you’ve come to the right place. These days, everything feels expensive — from gas to groceries, even…

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Content creator Euleen Castro (@euleencastro) during her now-viral critique of a café in Iloilo — a post that sparked city-wide backlash and a national conversation on the ethics of food reviews. honest review lang

When “Honest Review Lang” Becomes Harmful: The Real Cost of Viral Food Criticism

By Tatung Sarthou

May 30, 2025

There is a shadow hanging over the social media food…

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