A Peanutty September

The reason why the Laagholic Buyog wasn't able to travel much this year. :D
After my photo safari in Batanes & a river cruise in Aloguinsan, only did foodtrips after.

Torta og Uban Pa sa Catmon

 Another reason to drop by the town of Catmon in Cebu is for Torta Ug Uban Pa goodies.

When you are craving for torta but is in somewhere north, then go visit them.
Their version of torta is not greasy compared to Argao's.
Actually, their version is kind of a hybrid of torta+mamon.

My yummy neighbor - The Oriental Spice Gourmet

This Malaysian restaurant is owned & managed by a Malaysian chef (the husband) & his Filipino wife.
Authentic and delicious food guaranteed.

From farm to table freshness at MASSAAD Barbecue

Massaad Barbecue has this mission of serving only food with farm-to-table freshness.
They are into Levantine cuisine.

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavillion)

Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu's grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later. 

Native Chicken Carenderia in Catmon

Sometime late last year, we get to eat here after distributing baby & toddler stuffs to Yolanda victims in Cebu North.

It is still so vivid on my mind how Catmon's native chicken warmed our starving tummies.

My pizza-with-no-name at Pizza Republic

I've been to one republic after the other... from Ribpublic to Pizza Republic! whehehe!

Pizza Republic, I think, is the first ever to have a "make-your-own" pizza concept here in Cebu.

Ribbin' at Ribpublic Diner

Since the name Ribpublic, I was expecting they'll offer quite a few ribs on their menu.
But maybe because they just opened early last month, they only have one. 
I hope they'll add more.

Bulguksa Temple (Temple of the Buddha Land)

Bulguksa Temple was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Seokguram Grotto in 1995.

More than just Love in Loveland

The only wholesome area

DISCLAIMER:  Rated SPG post
One must be at least 18yrs old to read this post. Really. Really.

Once Upon a Japanese Visa Time

Long before the news on the planned visa-free entry for Filipino tourists, visa is being required upon entry.

Not too long ago (Nov 2013), I visited beautiful Japan as part of our honeymoon trip.
We stayed there for 10days.
So how did I get my tourist visa from Cebu?

Cafe Namoo

Cafe Namoo, cafe pud ninyo. ^_^
I'd like you to meet Cafe Noriter's fraternal twin - CAFE NAMOO.

Take time to REALIZE...

HHmmm... this song has been playing in my head lately.

"R E A L I Z E"
Colbie Caillat

Take time to realize,
That your warmth is crashing down on in.
Take time to realize,
That I am on your side.
Didn't I, didn't I tell you?

From Single to Double

Hello there!
Sorry for the long hiatus.

Here's the reason why:

Finally tied the knot with my boyfriend of 13years. ahihihih

I planned everything. Ambisyosa ang show man gud.
Just back from our South Korea+Japan autumn honeymoon trip.
Will blog on it once I get the time. :)

Sunday 2pm Rendezvous

When someone asks you to meet him/her at Sunday 2pm, do clarify if it's a "when" or a "where".
Be mindful of the prepositions used: "on" or "at". ^_^
I can see your eyebrow rise. ahihihih.

It can also be a "where" because there's a bookshop-themed cafe here in Cebu with that name.

Cafe Noriter Love Affair

Coffee lovers got another playground here in Cebu.
It's Cafe Noriter!

Actually, the word Noriter means "playground" in Korea.

I've been to this place a couple of times already.
Never fails to make me feel "kilig". ^_^

2014 Philippine holidays are out!

Malacañang released 2014 holidays today.

Laagholics, let us mark our calendars & start planning next year's trip.
(that is if you haven't planned yet. lol)

Laagholic Buyog ^_^

Here is the complete list of 2014 holidays:

BORUSSIA in Sogod

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The word "Borussia" may sound like "She's pregnant" in Bisaya. hehehe
But it is actually a German restaurant located in Brgy. Bawo, Sogod, Cebu.
According to them, Borussia is the goddess of fortune.

NYTimes.com: The Many Mysteries of Air Travel

I find this article very informative.

Laagholic people, some of your questions might have their answers too. ^_^
Or I might be the only one who doesn't know them. Harhar!

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The Many Mysteries of Air Travel
by DAVID POGUE
September 12, 2013
NYTimes.com

Where To Find True Food in Boracay?

Hmmmm... That will be in Station 2 beachfront. :)

Oh! True Food, by the way, is the name of an Indian resto in Boracay.

My friends and I have been hunting Indian food lately.
2weeks before we came here, we went to Mr India (that will be on a different post). 
Even in Boracay, we craved for one.

Ironman's Nanny is Me

Last Sunday (Aug 4) is the 5th Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines.
It's the 2nd time held in Cebu and....
Most importantly, it is my fiance's 1st Ironman 70.3 experience.

My Ironman

Happily TRICKed!

Trick Eye Museum is also called as Trompe l'oeil Museum.
Trompe l'oeil means an art designed to trick the eye. 

The first known use of trompe l'oeil, as legend would have it, dates back to ancient Greece, in the fifth century BC, when the artist Zeuxis painted a bunch of grapes so realistic that a bird flew down to peck at them. (Source: www.france24.com)

I willingly submit myself to be tricked that day.
And I am happy with the result. lol

Seoul's TRICK-EYE MUSEUM made the child in me go crazy.

Can't put into words how happy I am.
I'll just let the photos do the talking.

Upon entering...

SOUTH KOREA as I see it

Welcome to Korea!

For me, Seoul is like Asia's Paris.
People there are fashionable. I love the sight of it be it in trains, buses.. just anywhere.
I find it romantic too. Aside from seeing lovey dovey couples, you'll literally see hearts almost everywhere.

FIROZIAN: More than just a tea house

I discovered my love for Indian food when P & I were in Krabi, TH.
Hehehe! Not in India yet. 
P let me taste these kind of food so I could relate to what he often eat in UAE.
And viola! My taste buds love it.

From blogger to DIY BrideCHILLa

Someone is guilty of not posting lately.
That's because this blogger is taking another role - a brideCHILLa.
Hehehe!

some of my DIY wedding stuffs

Her time has been occupied lately with her DIY stuffs.
She loves being a hands-on bride.

I do have a lot of pending posts.
I should find time to make time.