Escapes

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

Tasting a dish made with banana pith, a treasured ingredient in the culinary traditions of the Panay Bukidnon tribe. Delicately prepared and deeply rooted in indigenous heritage, this humble yet flavorful dish offers a rare glimpse into the ancestral flavors of the highlands—where every ingredient carries a story, and every bite honors the land.

Flavorful Escapes in Roxas City: Seafood, Stories, and the Soul of Capiz

By Simpol

June 2, 2025

Capiz Food and Cultural Travel Begins in the Highlands There is more to Roxas City than just being the Seafood Capital. Capiz food and cultural…

Butterflies gather over a vibrant platter of fresh flowers inside a butterfly sanctuary in Marinduque—drawn by color, scent, and the quiet abundance of a well-tended garden.

Wings of Change in Marinduque: The Quiet Beauty of Butterfly Farming

By Simpol

May 29, 2025

A Garden of Wonder at a Butterfly Sanctuary in the Philippines Each morning in Gasan, Marinduque, the air flickers with color—not from flame or fabric,…

Barely ripe Guimaras mangoes piled high on market stalls—sun-kissed, fragrant, and full of promise. In Guimaras, everyone’s going mangoes, and for good reason.

Golden Islands: A Mango-Lover’s Guide to Guimaras

By Natalie U. Lim

May 26, 2025

Say “mango” and a few cities may come to mind—Zambales, Cebu, maybe even Davao. Yet ten years ago, Guimaras didn’t cross my mind. I simply…

Prost from Ortigas! Step inside this German-style bierhaus at The Podium, where the beer is cold, the pretzels are warm, and every dish tastes like Oktoberfest.

Beer, Bretzel and Bavarian Bliss: The Most German Things You Can Eat—Now in Ortigas!

By Simpol

May 25, 2025

Ever dreamed of raising a frothy mug of beer in a lively German bierhaus, tearing into a warm, salty pretzel, and digging into a mountain…

How to Enjoy Your Hotel Stay—Without Taking the Towel

By Liza Morales-Hernandez

May 25, 2025

There’s a quiet kind of thrill in stepping into a hotel room. The beds are perfectly made, the towels fluffed just right. There’s a certain…

Lei’s Fresh Chinese Lumpia: Thriving Small, Growing Big in Hearts

By Tatung Sarthou

May 23, 2025

Walk down Langka Street in Project 2, Quezon City, and follow the smell of roasted garlic and peanuts. That path leads to Lei’s Fresh Lumpia,…

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…

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…

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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Escapes

Flavorful Escapes in Roxas City: Seafood, Stories, and the Soul of Capiz

Wings of Change in Marinduque: The Quiet Beauty of Butterfly Farming

Golden Islands: A Mango-Lover’s Guide to Guimaras

Beer, Bretzel and Bavarian Bliss: The Most German Things You Can Eat—Now in Ortigas!

How to Enjoy Your Hotel Stay—Without Taking the Towel

Lei’s Fresh Chinese Lumpia: Thriving Small, Growing Big in Hearts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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