#THROWBACKEATS | After breakfast at Bagel Yard, my friends and I redeemed our Crazy Crunchy Sushi Rolls from Sumo Sushi & Bento's Town Centre branch just by registering on their app (they have plenty of perks and goodies). You should definitely download it.
#THROWBACKTRAVEL | General Santos City is an independent city that lacks the usual tourist destinations despite being a melting pot of business industries in Mindanao. But GenSan is still worthy of exploration given its noteworthy background. The ‘Tuna Capital of the Philippines' (famous for its yellow-fin tuna), which hosts the annual Tuna Festival every September is also proud of being chosen as one of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s homes. The world champion professional boxer calls his residence in General Santos City as Mansion II.
The first time that I heard about Bagel Yard was when my friend MJ won a contest from them. She wanted to celebrate her win so she took us with her for lunch. And boy, were we in a for a tasty treat!
#ThrowbackTravel | My husband and I were able to go on a staycation before Dubai went on lockdown. We went around February and checked in at Avani Hotel in Ibn Battuta. I had previously won a contest from Lovin Dubai, and the reward was a 1-night hotel stay at Avani. We were ecstatic that I won as the prize came with a nice superior room (facing the poolside) and half-board meals.
Before the lockdown in Dubai, my friend and I had the opportunity to try Melt and Roast’s High Tea offering. We expected that it was going to be the old-fashioned tea time type. The kind where hot drinks and some bite-sized delicacies were the only ones served on a tiered stand, but we thought wrong! The mouthwatering spread that was catered during our visit completely surprised us.
#THROWBACKTRAVEL | I've been a travel freak for most of my life. I eat and breathe travel. My love for the Philippines, my home country, can prove my desire for wandering and exploring different places. I am completely in love with my country's remarkable and rich ecological treasures. And if I were, to sum up, all of my favorite spots in a list, South Cotabato would be included. The culture-rich background of this province, and its beautiful lakes and majestic waterfalls deserve your attention and more.
#THROWBACKTRAVEL | Nothing is ever too late for anyone, especially when you pursue your dreams. I saw myself exploring my country one province at a time, experiencing its many different cultures and traditions, and meeting different people on the road. And in those dreams, I imagined visiting South Cotabato in Mindanao to sightsee its natural wonders and to meet its amazing people, the T’boli Tribe in Lake Sebu. Everything materialized late 2014 when my friend and I finally flew in the southern part of the Philippines for an unforgettable birthday getaway.
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