I've been working in the City of Manila for the longest time. Even though the place is "decaying" due to the rise of more contemporary restaurant strips in The Fort, Makati and beyond, some good ol' places still remain. Here are some suggestions on where to take your loved one for a Valentine's Day date in Manila: 1. Restaurant Le Bellevue on the 27th floor of the Manila Diamond Hotel is a favorite for viewing the bright lights of the bay-enclosed city, while savoring French cuisine 2. Cosa Nostra on Adriatico St. Malate is the cutest little spot in Manila. A ... Continue Reading...
Images from Sentosa
I remember how excited I was to see Sentosa - Singapore's island resort - on this trip, as I haven't been there before. It was "masterplanned" like all of Singapore. Don't know if it was because September was no peak season, but I found it too quiet in fact. Far from being the crowded nightmare that was the Hong Kong Disneyland. And certainly far from the "character" of our beach resorts with its barbecues on the beach and ladies selling pearl necklaces by the road. The most "touristy" thing I did was visit the Underwater World but sadly, our Manila Ocean Park ... Continue Reading...
Asian Food Museum by Makansutra now open at Manila Ocean Park
Mostly, I like the Manila Ocean Park because it is one of the few places in Manila where you can enjoy the city's natural beauty without spending much. Ever since Baywalk closed, this is now the place to gaze at the beautiful sunset and watching the panoramic expanse of the Manila Bay while sipping a drink and enjoying the time with your family. The best things in life are (almost) free! It is good that MOP doesn't charge an entrance fee just for entering their complex. After offering the mermaid show, the people behind the Makansutra Asian Food Village ... Continue Reading...
Mermaid show at the Manila Ocean Park
The kids and I hang out at the Manila Ocean Park over the weekend, just in time to catch their recently launched Mermaid Show. This is a 30-minute treat where attractive (and should I say, curvaceous) swimmers perform dances, moves and acrobatics underwater. Of course it's a given, they gotta be professionals to do that! I must say it's a real delight for kids, who must be harboring fantasies about being the next Little Mermaid or even our homegrown Dyesebel. It was fun seeing the women-swimmers in their colorful, alluring costumes, waving and smiling at ... Continue Reading...
Ozeano Fusion Restaurant and our wedding reception at Manila Ocean Park
Manila Ocean Park is one of the city's latest tourist attractions. When I visited it with the family sometime last year, I knew that we just had to have our wedding pictorial there. I was amazed with the see-through walkway tunnel where you can view the fishes swimming in their full splendor. To my mind, it was simply one of the scenic places to have a picture for posterity with your loved one. Here are some Ocean Park pics taken by our official wedding photographer: When it was time to lighten up, we chose to have a sweet moment with the Manila Ocean ... Continue Reading...
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