Royal Enfield launches new flagship store in Quezon City

Royal Enfield has opened its biggest dealership and new flagship store in Quezon City!

The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production is enhancing the accessibility of its motorcycles, service, and accessories with the launch of the brand’s newest store in the country. The QC branch is the fifth exclusive store, adding to the brand’s existing presence in Davao, Cagayan De Oro, Meycauayan (Bulacan) and Pasig. 

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Museum Guide: Presidential Car Museum in Quezon City

With the shift to Alert Level 3 in various areas in the Philippines, museums around Metro Manila have been given the go-signal to reopen, with limits on the number of visitors and online reservations systems in place. One of the 27 history museums under the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) that recently reopened is the Presidential Car Museum (Museo ng Pampangulong Sasakyan) inside the Quezon Memorial Circle.

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All-New Honda Dio: Specs, price & more

With the ongoing pandemic, motorcycles are fast-becoming the ride of the new normal. For those looking for a budget-friendly scooter that can take you around the city for your daily tasks and leisure rides for the weekend, Honda’s latest model, The All-New Dio is probably one of the most affordable options in the local market today, priced at less than 50 thousand pesos!

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Limited Edition 2021 Vespa Pic Nic in the Philippines: Specs, price, and more

When you think of retro scooters, Vespa is the most iconic and well-respected brand that immediately comes to mind. The legendary Italian brand of scooter manufactured by Piaggio has been around for 75 years. The classic scooter was launched in 1946 in Florence, Tuscany and has achieved a cult following among motorcycle riders and enthusiasts worldwide.

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Review: Lenovo M2 electric scooter

Lenovo, a tech company best known for their PCs and laptops, has hopped on to the alternative mobility game with their launch of M2 electric scooters in the Philippines. With the limited travel options and concerns over riding public transport these days brought by the ongoing pandemic, Lenovo’s M2 Electric Scooter provides a fun, compact and affordable two-wheeled option for Pinoy commuters.

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10 Camping Destinations near Manila

Sometimes we just need to get away from the city to enjoy fresh air and nature. Camping weekends where the main agenda is to do nothing but go stargazing, roast marshmallows over a bonfire and sleep under the stars can offer a quick escape. However, the most beautiful camping spots usually require long hikes up the mountains or boat travel to smaller islands and remote beaches.

Bikepackers and motorcycle riders are always on the lookout for natural spots that are still accessible by vehicles or with secure parking nearby.

Here are just 10 campsites located just 1 -4 hours away from Manila that I’ve personally visited or have been planning to visit. These camping areas are located in areas close to nature, with spacious grounds for pitching your own tents and have facilities like restrooms, running water and places to buy food nearby.

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ArtSector Gallery & Chimney Café 360º in Rizal

I’ve been meaning to visit ArtSector Gallery & Chimney Cafe 360º for a while now. This special events place located in my husband’s hometown of Binangonan has become one of the most popular spots on social media this past year because of the stunning views it offers. The relatively new café perched on a hill offers a 360º view of Laguna Lake, Sierra Madre Mountains, Pililla Windmills, sunset, moon, and city lights.

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Artistic restaurant & pottery studio in Antipolo: Crescent Moon Café

Crescent Moon Café is a long-running establishment in Antipolo. This artistic restaurant known for their Southeast Asian-inspired cuisine and pottery products from the studio of Lanelle Abueva-Fernando has been around since 1997. I’ve written about this place several times before, but with all the travel restrictions these days, there’s been renewed interest in accessible and open-air restaurants near Metro Manila, so I though I’d share more photos and details about the place from visits over the years, before and during the pandemic era.

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Gear Feature: Streem Open Face Motorcycle Helmets by SMK

Motorcycle taxis in the Philippines have been given the go-signal to operate again. However, passengers now need to bring their own helmets. In the past motorcycle taxis would provide helmets for passengers. But with the ongoing threat of COVID, passengers who want to back ride need to provide their own helmets for health reasons.

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Review: The New Honda BeAT Street

The Honda BeAT is one of Honda’s most popular scooter models in the Philippines. This line continually gets upgraded with advanced features and technology with each new model. The 110 cc scooter aims to be stylish, modern, and accessible to everyone. With its low-seat height, distinct urban vibe and reliable performance, the Honda Beat will appeal mostly to the younger riding demographic as well as the business segment.

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