The dead may never know how interesting they make life after they depart. This will sound morbid to many people but exploring cemeteries can be an exciting undertaking (pun unintentional). Cemeteries are where we learn about the past and appreciate its corresponding artistic styles no matter if the artistry verges on the macabre. Think of […]
Author: Betsy Gazo
Blame it on that scandalous time when some Filipinas went through a sensational senate inquiry initiated by Sen. Ernesto Maceda. Ruffa Gutierrez and other lovely showbiz ladies were accused of getting involved in some hanky-panky in Brunei Darussalam and, since then, the term “brunei-yuki” had a career. “Brunei-yuki” is borrowed from “japayuki” which simply means […]
Yes, Brunei is oil-rich enabling its royal family to share the blessings of the land to its citizens. At BND 0.31/ liter for diesel fuel, and BND 0.53/liter for gasoline, people living in Brunei can enjoy cushy car rides all around. In a previous article, I inferred how disproportionate the ratio of cars to people […]
My friend travel blogger Claire Algarme and I took the 8:10 evening flight to Bandar Seri Begawan. The capital city of Brunei is two hours and five minutes away from Manila, so, at 10:15 we were at the Brunei International Airport. Going through immigration was a breeze except for a little faux pas on my […]
Susan is in. A baby has its back to her, its face serene and innocent. It won’t be long when the baby screams in pain as had the baby before it, and all the other babies before have had. For generations, the manoghilot has been the go-to medicine man, or woman, for babies, toddlers and […]
The City of Georgetown (Penang), never had it so good since it was awarded a World Heritage Site title by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 2008. Its over 500-year-old history as a trading center and settlement polished this little Malaysian gem to perfection. Named after George IV, Prince of Wales who was heir to […]
Mention “Penang” and what you’ll get is a delighted look on a foodie’s face. One of the world’s best street food guarantees gustatory glee regardless of creed, race, and wallet size. There’s the Rs2.50 ais kepal or rainbow iceball for a midday refreshment, a really sublime medallion of durian mooncake (Rs2.00). the satisfying Rs 42.00 […]
As soon as the plane descended to make a landing at the KLIA, I could see rows of green stretched over miles and more miles of land in Kuala Lumpur. I have just arrived in Malaysia, the world’s second biggest producer of palm oil, and palm trees I saw were proof that going green has […]
From the Ilonggo roots that gave Iloilo City Al Dente, Brewery Gastropub Iloilo, Freska Hometown Buffet, and Farm to Table comes Brewery Gastropub Bacolod. This restaurant at Paseo Verde grew Negrense roots last April and brought with it the house specialties that have delighted Ilonggos. The Negrenses seem to be taken by the place for […]
If there’s a will, there’s a way. I was able to create my own half-day itinerary on a recent trip to Cebu. It was a solo tour, actually. Supposedly. My good friend Ann, now based in Cebu, sent me off with her driver and car, and, as I was to find out during the course […]
