Escapes

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

Love Just a Drive Away: Dreamy Honeymoon Escapes Near Manila

By Kitten Zapata

June 26, 2025

Planning the perfect honeymoon doesn’t have to mean hopping on a plane. Just a few hours from Metro Manila, you’ll find romantic destinations that feel…

Corner view of Fable by Kenneth Cobonpue showing sculptural chairs, soft lighting, and artistic interiors in Bonifacio Global City

Fable by Kenneth Cobonpue: A Filipino Design Wonderland with Flavor

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

June 26, 2025

Fable by Kenneth Cobonpue isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a story told in sculpture, spice, and sensory detail—right in the heart of BGC. I first…

Morning brunch at Rustic Mornings with pancakes, coffee, and breakfast plates bathed in natural light—offering a warm and inviting start to the day. Rustic Mornings Marikina

Rustic Mornings Marikina: A Breakfast Sanctuary Rooted in Memory and Grace

By Simpol

June 19, 2025

“Whatever feeds the eyes also feeds the soul. And people can feel the love, even without words.”—Chef Portia Baluyut A Corner of Calm in Marikina…

Wagyu and Bone Marrow Paella at Cantabria by Chele — A dish that bridges two worlds: the rustic soul of northern Spain and the indulgent generosity of Filipino hospitality. The wagyu is seared just enough to hold its flavor, while the marrow melts into the rice like a secret passed down. It’s not just a main course—it’s a memory made edible.

Cantabria by Chele: A Homecoming in Every Bite

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

June 16, 2025

Thirty floors above Ortigas, in the penthouse of the Westin Manila, a restaurant quietly redefines Spanish dining in the city. Cantabria by Chele is not…

A historical portrait of Don Tomas Morato, Quezon City’s first mayor, alongside the modern façade of The Tribute Hotel—standing today on the avenue that bears his name. Don Tomas Morato portrait beside The Tribute Hotel façade, a Tomas Morato boutique hotel in Quezon City honoring the city’s first mayor. tomas morato boutique hotel

The Tribute Hotel: A Tomas Morato Boutique Hotel That Honors Its Roots

By Simpol

June 11, 2025

In Quezon City, Tomas Morato isn’t just a street—it’s a thread. It connects Scout neighborhoods, weaving through lives and memories. For many who live nearby,…

There’s something magical about enjoying a meal with a view—especially when that view includes the iconic silhouette of Taal Volcano, floating like a dream above the cool mists of Tagaytay. At Rosario, an open-air dining spot tucked away in this breezy highland city, the experience is nothing short of breathtaking.

Where to Eat in Tagaytay: A Delicious Taal Experience at Rosario

By Tatung Sarthou

June 6, 2025

We head to Tagaytay for many reasons: the breeze, the escape, but mostly, we go for the view—the surreal image of Taal Volcano, the world’s…

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,…

From visionaries to beauty insiders: (L-R) Perci Intalan, Wilma V. Galvante, Dr. Tony Yang-Soo Park, Miss Jayjay Viray, Harlene Bautista, Camille Montaño, Arnold Vegafria, Allan Real, and Freya Fernandez gathered at Timeless: Your Dream Beauty Awaits to celebrate the launch of the Timeless Beauty Journey — a premium partnership bridging Korean aesthetic excellence and Filipino care.

Unlocking Korea’s Elite Aesthetic World: A First-Class Beauty Journey for Filipinos

By Simpol

May 26, 2025

In Seoul’s most exclusive neighborhoods, beauty isn’t a spectacle — it’s a refined ritual. Behind sleek, minimalist clinic doors, Korea’s elite undergo precise aesthetic enhancements…

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…

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…

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…

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

Love Just a Drive Away: Dreamy Honeymoon Escapes Near Manila

Fable by Kenneth Cobonpue: A Filipino Design Wonderland with Flavor

Rustic Mornings Marikina: A Breakfast Sanctuary Rooted in Memory and Grace

Cantabria by Chele: A Homecoming in Every Bite

The Tribute Hotel: A Tomas Morato Boutique Hotel That Honors Its Roots

Where to Eat in Tagaytay: A Delicious Taal Experience at Rosario

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

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

Unlocking Korea’s Elite Aesthetic World: A First-Class Beauty Journey for Filipinos

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

How to Enjoy Your Hotel Stay—Without Taking the Towel

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