My tourism group ATON (Association of Tourguides of Negros) was lucky enough to visit Peace Pond – the first Department of Tourism accredited Agri-Tourism site in southern negros. Peace Pond is also home to a very interesting initiative – the Blastik Project. We met with Checcs Osmeña-Orbida and her husband Jet Orbida who run Peace…
Author: Martin Banana
Man Plaza: An adventurous alternative to Manokan Country
“Manokan Country is so overrated. Aren’t there any other, more adventurous alternatives?” Again the question was repeated. We nervously swallowed as we sized up our merciless interrogator. A six foot, white haired expat looked back at us expectantly with his piercing blue eyes, camera in hand. We were caught off guard, really thrown for a…
Gunny’s All American Burger: Authentic American style Burgers in Bacolod City.
Gunny’s All American Burger is the best place in Bacolod to have a burger. There’s no question about it. Nothing comes close to this tiny restaurant that serves American style burgers and sides. Expats and Filipinos alike come to Gunny’s to socialize and try the food that reminds them of America: The big U.S. of…
BillieDog Ice Cream: The most amazing Ice Cream on Negros Island!
Folks, it sounds unbelievable but we’ve just found The Best Ice Cream on Negros Island at Silay’s Adobo Festival. It’s pretty damn good ice cream. We were at Silay’s Adobo Festival when we ran into friends – Chris Juricich and Angela, his wife. Both are artists and Chris makes the most delightful sketches about people…
Talisay City: Mamang Rebec Garden Cafe (Awesome curries, biryani and International Food!)
The food scene in Talisay City, Negros Occidental is looking up as a fresh, new player enters the scene. Mamang Rebec Garden cafe is a new cafe that serves awesome salads, curries, biryani and international dishes. Mamang Rebec Garden Cafe is located at Block 33 Carmela Valley homes. It is located off in a little…
Omotenashi Ramen Bacolod: Serving great Japanese Ramen
Omotenashi Ramen BCD is a new restaurant in Bacolod that specializes in serving Japanese ramen. This restaurant is one of the numerous Japanese Ramen shops in Bacolod City. Is it worth visiting? Read more to find out our impressions of Omotenashi Ramen.. Omotenashi Ramen is located at Units 106 and 111 at the new Dinke…
