Pagsanjan arch More of our summer family outing. From Lipa City, we again traversed the Star Tollway and headed towards Pagsanjan which prides itself as the "Tourist Capital of Laguna." Except for the monstrous traffic in the crowded university town of Los Banos, our ride proved to be enjoyable as it provided scenic views of various Laguna towns with its giant trees, rice fields and quaint food stalls. Driving through the Philippine countryside just makes my knees weak and leaves me in awe at the beauty around me. It is in times like these that I forget ... Continue Reading...

Hapag Filipino bulalo Am on a road trip to Lipa City to accompany my balikbayan auntie & her family. I don't know if it was my dour mood brought about by the pressure of looking after my three hyperactive kids sans the nanny, but I found Lipa City unexciting. Until we went to dinner tonight and my jaded senses were suddenly awakened with a sampling of the best-tasting bulalo soup this side of Luzon, not to mention the yummiest grilled spareribs and freshest, most perfectly - roasted tilapia stuffed with generous amounts of onions, tomatoes and chilies. ... Continue Reading...