Wazzup Pilipinas!Despite my determination for healthier palates as my food choices, I couldn't really avoid eating my favorite food since childhood. Fried chicken has been a long time favorite and I grew up with either my mother's home-cooked meals or a quick take-out order of fried chicken value...
Friday, January 18, 2013
Central London : From Trains to Taxis

My first day out to tour London, specifically Central London. My hosts has invited me to join them for some tea at the Ritz Hotel and for lunch at the Rules restaurant. A separate blog about my adventures there were posted also in this blog.
I had to take the train to go to Central...
Thursday, January 17, 2013
PMMA Fest 2013: Takbo Para sa Marino 5k Fun Run

Wazzup Pilipinas!Running is an easily accessible activity. Anyone can run. You just need a decent pair of shoes,some determination and a lot of discipline.This rigorous cardiovascular exercise allows us to burn an average of 100 calories per each mile of running.
This means running 5 miles a...
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Skullcandy Philippines unveils the arrival of the NBA line

The most anticipated Skullcandy NBA collection is finally here, as it the line now available in over 100 retail stores in the country.Skullcandy, a high-growth performance lifestyle brand, collaborated with the NBA to offer officially licensed headphones, showcasing the names and team logos of six...
2013 Business Trend: Switching to SaaS and the Cloud for Data Quality

To start off, businesses also commit to New Year's resolutions. From new marketing strategies to in-depth customer analytics, companies seek innovative services and programs that will enhance business operations and increase revenues. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is a software distribution model...
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Rules Restaurant : Celebrating A Birthday at the Famous Oldest Restaurant in London

It was a very nice and great opportunity to dine and
enjoy the lunch hour and the birthday celebration of Mr. Steve Saunders at the Rules restaurant, the oldest restaurant in London and one of the most celebrated in the world.
Rules was established by Thomas Rule in 1798 making it the oldest...
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Ritz Hotel: Anybody for Some Tea?

Wazzup Pilipinas!
I was invited to have tea
at The Ritz London hotel with Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Hersborg. It was my first day and my first event.
Still no sleep and just arrived in London 4 hours
ago. Thanks to the cold water shower and lots of caffeine to keep me
awake and going.
Overlooking...
Olympic Park is now called Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The Olympic Park, now known as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in London, United Kingdom occupies an area straddling four east London boroughs; Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Waltham Forest.
It was the sporting complex situated to the east of the city adjacent to the Stratford City development...
The Royal Mews : Royal Horses and Carriages

Continuing the London adventure is a visit to a sort of museum all about horses and carriages.
Adjacent to the Buckingham palace is the Royal Mews, designed by Nash, where the royal carriages, including the Gold State Coach, are housed. This rococo gilt coach, designed by Sir William Chambers in...
The Queen's Gallery Featuring The Works of Leonardo Da Vinci

The Queen's Gallery is a public art gallery located at the west front of the Buckingham Palace, home of the British monarch, in London. It exhibits works of art from the Royal Collection
(i.e., those works owned by the Queen "in trust for the nation" rather
than privately) on a rotating...
Buckingham Palace : Hail to the Queen

Another part of my trip to London is a visit to the official residence of her majesty the Queen.
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of
Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative
headquarters of the Monarch. It is where The Queen carries...
Arc De Triomphe Etoile : A Famous Historical Landmark of Paris

Arc De Triomphe Etoile (Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile) is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. The Arc is located on the right bank of the Seine at the centre of a dodecagonal configuration of twelve radiating avenues. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle (originally named...
Musee De Louvre : A Masterpiece to Behold

Musee De Louvre is a museum among museums. Founded in 1793 as a museum for all, it celebrates humanity's
long journey with the remarkable scope of a collection that spans
thousands of years, reaches from America to the borders of India and
China, and is highlighted by such iconic, universally...
Palace of Versailles : Impressive Tourist Attraction

Experience life at court as though you had been there
yourself.
The next stop was at the Palace of Versailles where I went around the gardens first before I visited the palace's royal
apartments.I was blown away by the
magnificent apartments of the king and queen as well as the impressive
Hall...
Palais de Justice : My Photos Do Not Give It Justice

I passed by this magnificent structure known as the Justice building of France.
The Palais de Justice is located in the Ile de la Cite in central Paris, France. It is built on the site of the former royal palace of Saint Louis, of which the Sainte Chapelle remains. Thus the justice of the state...
Siene River : Romantic River Rides of Paris, France

The real essence of the city of Paris is captured by the Siene River, a 776 km (482 mi)-long river and an important
commercial waterway within the Paris Basin in the north of France. This famous river flows from east to west through the heart of the city and divides Paris's Left Bank...
Paris, France : Eiffel Tower Adventure

Paris, France!...and of course, the primary target tourist attraction to look for is the Eiffel Tower!
The Eiffel Tower, or the "metal asparagus", as some Parisians snidely called it, was named after its designer, Gustave Eiffel.
I was totally inspired as history...
Sunday, January 13, 2013
London Eye : Is This Where The MOA Eye Got Its Inspiration?

London Eye is totally different from the MOA Eye we have in the Philippines. The London Eye is actually more like an observation deck described as a giant observation wheel where it can take people up above to get a spectacular view of the city.
The 135 meter (443ft) tall structure,...
Foo Bar : Have a Great Time But Hold It Until You Leave

Foo Bar is an upscale bar with tons of attitude and an atmosphere with an upscale edge. You can hear anything from 80's to good old classic favorites during the week weekday nights, but the music turns into house music during weekends. This place goes from spacious and roomy to butt...
River Rocks Dining and Drinks Dockside: Two Restaurants for Two Occasions

Wazzup Pilipinas!
We went out to River Rocks Dining and Drinks Dockside, one of Brevard County’s most attractive riverside restaurant locations, for a night of fun and celebration - in fact two celebrations, my friend's birthday and Christmas eve.
River Rocks is located in Rockledge,...
The Westin Melbourne : Celebrating with Friends at a Luxury Hotel Residence

I was invited at The Westin Melbourne hotel by Steve and Nanette Saunders to celebrate with them and their friends Christmas eve and Nanette Saunders 40th birthday. Ooopppsss, sorry if I divulged your age, Nanette!
Surrounded by theatres, designer boutiques, galleries and the city’s finest...
Miccosukee Resort and Gaming Hotel : A Sanctuary to Escape the Mundane
"Miami is considered to be the epicenter of the Sunshine State, and within its confines, the Miccosukee Indian Tribe has erected an alcazar dedicated to gaming enthusiasts - the Miccosukee Resort and Gaming Hotel. In an age where so many enterprises are disregarding the personal touch that leads...
Key Largo : Dive, Fish and Explore

Road Trip!Out of town trip to Key Largo, Florida. It was a great weather that day and an amazing blue sky was upon us.
Key Largo is a popular tourist destination called "the first of the Florida Keys" because of its northernmost location along the Florida Keys chain. It is the "Dive...
One More Try Deserves A More More Try, Please!
I laughed out loud after reading the statements below because I got confirmation that I was not alone in my wondering thoughts . My wife and I watched the movie "One More Try" starring Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes, Angel Locsin and Zanjoe Marudo last Friday night at SM Megamall Cinema 7.Though...
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