Looking for a refreshing new beer to kick-off 2026? San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) just launched its newest brew, San Miguel Mango Yuzu.

A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
Looking for a refreshing new beer to kick-off 2026? San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) just launched its newest brew, San Miguel Mango Yuzu.

Glittering blue-green waters and lush hills welcome visitors to the island of Siquijor. Formerly shrouded in stories of occult and witchcraft, Siquijor has a way of leaving travelers spellbound in a different way.

It’s been over a decade since I first visited and motorcycled solo around ‘the mystic island.’ Yet visions of the lonely tree-lined forest paths, the quiet coastal roads and empty beach coves still linger in my mind.
Continue reading “Siquijor by Scooter | Where to stay: Republika Beach Bar & Baha Bar”With its unique combination of spices and ingredients deeply influenced by the island’s Hindu culture, Balinese cuisine delights the senses. Salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors blend harmoniously on the plate, and each bite reveals careful technique and tradition.

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Continue reading “Flavors of Bali: Top Indonesian dishes and drinks you need to try”Looking for your next Michelin meal in Metro Manila? Diners can enjoy elevated dining paired with San Miguel Premium Beers at Juniper by Josh Boutwood, one of the newly-minted Michelin Selected restaurants in the Philippines. The country’s only Two Michelin-starred chef has curated a special menu of elevated Filipino classics paired with San Miguel Brewery’s world-class brews, available for a limited time only.

Filipino culture combined with rich brewing traditions shines in a new limited-edition beer can available in the Philippines.
In honor of its 135th year, San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) released a limited-edition can that honors Filipino history and heritage.

Looking for the best coffee shops and bar crawl spots in Poblacion, Makati?
Whether you want to start your day with a perfectly brewed cup of coffee or are planning a night out filled with beer, wine or craft cocktails, Poblacion has become one of Metro Manila’s top destinations for café hopping and nightlife.

La Rosa Vino, a premium wine shop in Quezon City, recently held the third run of their annual Wine and Food Hop, a unique food crawl with curated wines and delicious bites in several establishments along Maginhawa Street, QC’s famous food and arts district.

NOTE: Originally written on October 2023. Last updated on January 2025.
The mere mention of the City of Pines immediately brings to mind images of hot chocolate, brewed coffee, ube jam, strawberry taho, and a lot of other iconic eats. Baguio City is an amazing destination for foodies, with a sheer variety of artistic homegrown restaurants to choose from serving all types of cuisine. In the past few years, Baguio has become a destination for beer lovers as well.

After a day of hiking, caving, biking, and other adventure activities, you’ll definitely work up an appetite while in Sagada. Even if you’re just on a chill staycation, you’ll probably get really hungry walking around town because of the cooler weather and steep roads.

While the small mountain town has fewer dining choices than Baguio City, it’s worth checking out all the unique homegrown restaurants that make use of local ingredients and highlight the rich mountain culture.
Continue reading “Food Trip: Where to eat and drink in Sagada”Baguio City has always been one of the country’s top destinations during the Christmas season. The cold, chilly breeze, Christmas lights, scenic spots, and great eats make the City of Pines a favorite among those based in Manila and the rest of Luzon looking for a quick getaway for long weekends and holidays.

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