Escapes

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

Where Comfort Meets Culinary Craft at Flourpot BGC

By BaGed Cruz

July 2, 2026

There is a certain rhythm to Bonifacio Global City that rarely slows down. Office workers hurry between meetings, fitness enthusiasts weave through evening crowds, and…

A Taste of Enduring Legacy at Shantung Restaurant

By Celvie Irrah Cardaño

July 2, 2026

The scent of sesame oil, white pepper, and perfectly crisped ginger does more than just fill the dining room at Shantung, it carries the weight…

Happy Hour, Reimagined: At The Whisky Bar, It’s About the Drink, Not the Drunk

By Gelo Lopez

July 1, 2026

For many Filipinos, ordering a drink often comes with one unspoken question: “Sulit ba?” Too often, the answer is measured by how many glasses it…

Thoughtful Accommodations and Honest Flavors at Izakaya Geronimo BGC

By BaGed Cruz

July 1, 2026

There is an unmistakable charm to a well-executed izakaya. Unlike restaurants that rely on spectacle, an izakaya succeeds through atmosphere—one that encourages conversation to last…

Refined Ease and Quiet Heat at Sabai Thai BGC

By BaGed Cruz

July 1, 2026

In Bonifacio Global City, where glass towers catch the light like polished screens and every corner seems designed for momentum, Sabai Thai offers something slightly…

Travel More, Spend Less with Megaworld’s TARA! Campaign

By Celvie Irrah Cardaño

June 30, 2026

If you’ve been itching for a vacation but your finances are telling you otherwise, it’s time to look a little closer to home. With travel…

Where Elegance Meets Everyday Filipino Dining at El Corazon

By BaGed Cruz

June 30, 2026

Walking into El Corazon at Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City feels less like entering another restaurant and more like stepping into someone’s carefully preserved…

A Trilogy of Taste Inside La Piazza’s Award-Winning Wine Sanctuary

By Celvie Irrah Cardaño

June 30, 2026

Great wine tells a story of time and tradition. But a truly great wine requires passion and relentless consistency. At La Piazza, located inside the…

The Art of Gathering Remains at Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant

By BaGed Cruz

June 29, 2026

There is an unmistakable calm that settles over Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant, even before the first dish reaches the table. Nestled in the ever-vibrant…

The Comfort of Filipino Dining Lives On at Kaayoo

By BaGed Cruz

June 29, 2026

The first thing you notice at Kaayoo Restaurant is not the food. It is the feeling. Warm lighting spills over wooden tables. Vintage accents and…

Moments Over Tea: Sky-High Comforts and Afternoon Calm at Dusit Thani Manila

By BaGed Cruz

June 29, 2026

In a city that rarely seems to exhale, where traffic hums like a constant undercurrent and office towers blink on and off like digital constellations,…