In the true photographer fashion, these photos shouldn't be needing filters anymore  but since I'm just a beginner and it's a shame to call me a photographer, I still had yet need to apply minor edits. And I have still a lot to learn. ~

One afternoon, my father and I went to Quezon Memorial Circle to have a photo walk. So me, who just bought my first camera, is excited. I just remembered Quezon Memorial Circle as something we go to when I was still a kid to ride a bicycle. I can't remember what's like inside or if it has been renovated ever since. To my surprise, there are really lots of people. And when I say lots.. it's really a lot. From students practicing to families bonding and having their mini picnics inside. It's also quite tiring since we roamed around the whole vicinity.

These are just some of the pictures I took. And although it's not that nice yet, I'll still post these. Hihi. Enjoy! <3

What's a perfect brunch setting for you? Well, if you would ask me, it's a good vibes morning with the sun not too hot, just the perfect temperature. Waking up to the sound of nature, smelling the pancakes, jazz or country music and well, waffles. No car or motor sounds.. just the calming breeze of air and a good view to ponder. Sounds dreamy? Too bad, we're living in the metro.. and unless you have your own garden in a super secured subdivision with no outside noise to distract you, then we're the same. Perfect brunch setting doesn't exist in the metro. But! Thank God we have restaurants that serve an all day breakfast that gives you just the same experience, at least for the food. :)

I've been waiting for ages for this lego themed burger joint to open! Ever since I saw their tarpaulin and the picture of their soon to be served burgers, I already wondered on how will they craft that lego looking burger bun.. and if it really looks like that in person. And now that they're open and currently on soft opening, I didn't miss the chance to finally see for myself if this burger joint really serves lego looking burgers and if it really tastes good or it's just all about appearance.

Unless you're living in a cave or has not been online for the past month, you've probably already heard about The Yard. The another addition to the booming food parks around and outside the metro. And being me that always wants to try out new food scenes, me and the boyf braved the Sunday rain to try and see what's the fuss about this food park and how is it different from the others we've tried. 

Well, well. Making this blog post because I want to share the cool finds I found while strolling around. This I believe are meant to me the first I saw it. LOL!

I've been wanting to visit this place since last year. Living in Pasig and Antipolo being just a neighboring city, I should have visited this months ago but apparently, I don't have anyone to come with me (introvert problems are real). The boyf's busy with responsibilities and well, most of my friends are from Manila and they're not a fan of long land travels. But one fine Saturday, my workmate Den told me that if our Marinduque trip won't be pushed through, then we can go to Pinto Art Museum because she also wants to visit this enormous art place too. And btw, she lives in Antipolo but this was her first time to go here too. Never mind that our Marinduque trip wasn't pushed through, travelling isn't part of my priorities right now. HAHA. I'm trying to save for something big. And I'm trying to discover more of Manila's hidden gems and cafes on that matter. Food is love. 

This is one of the best around Lilac. Been wanting to try this resto for ages now and on my first time, I know this will be one of my favorites. With its generous serving and glorious food, I bet everyone would love this place. It's actually one of the reasons why I think this place is famous around Marikina and its neighboring cities. Lliac St. is the Maginhawa of Marikina, and with the food industry booming in every corner, this resto still manages to be one of the best. And I believe it will remain that way for a long time. 

Okay, so for starters, I'm not a fan of shawarma. But my boyfriend and his friends are on the search for the best and authentic shawarma in town. This isn't your typical shawarma stand on LRT/MRT stations. What they or should I say 'we' (because I'm part of the searching team already. LOL),  look for are the authentic ones. Those are carefully made from fresh produce and stays true to the real taste. There are those that claim they are the best shawarma in town, but there are those that claimed their shawarma isn't the typical ones but is definitely authentic. One of those is Boy Shawarma. 

I've been dying to try a game board cafe ever since it became a hit in the metro. I love playing one and it used to be part of my childhood. Well, not the fancy ones. Just the Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders, and Millionaire's type of game. I never knew there are loooooots of it. And when I say lots, I mean actually a loooot. One of my favorite board game ever is Monopoly (like duh, this is the only I used to play always). I once was able to play Clue which by the way is very nice and what was made me inclined into playing board games and look for other "fancy" ones. It also made me thought of buying one already but I couldn't find a seller so I just shrug the idea off. 

Ever heard of Venice Piazza? I'm sure you've heard it somewhere, or if not, you've already took a selfie in the infamous "bridge". I'm not actually fascinated with Venice Piazza in Mckinley but rather I'm just overwhelmed on how many visitors it has everyday. Working in Mckinley for quite some time now, I would notice the number of people coming in and out of the grand canal. And so when we had a day trip in Macau, I didn't miss the chance to see the Macau counterpart of this famous "pasyalan" spot in Taguig. 

Our last day was more focused on touring the Bicol center and it was a dream come true for me to see the Mayon Volcano up close. Lol! But yeah.. Mayon Volcano was finally ticked off on my bucket list. 

Our last stop before we go back in Manila is Dahilayan Adventure Park in Bukidnon. Well, for starters, it looks like a fusion of Sandbox and Tree Top Adventure Baguio. Our package includes an all zipline ride where it includes their 840m (Asia's first longest dual zipline), 320m, and 150m ziplines.

This is one of the best adventures I had so far for 2016. Do you ever just think and smile because you're having a good time? Yup! This trip is so memorable not just because of the activities we had but because it's a once in a blue moon opportunity for me and my boyfriend to travel together. I'm starting to get attached with beaches because of how calming it is. I'm so glad I'm living in a tropical country.

Another amazing experience! I'm not actually familiar with rafting, all I know is that it's for adrenaline junkies. And I'm very glad I was able to experience it! Not that I'm an adrenaline junkie, but for people like me who wants to experience new things.. this was definitely fun and exciting!

If you ever been a person on who's on the look out for something new in the metro, then you might have heard about Mystery Manila and Breakout. If not, then just a simple intro.. Mystery Manila and Breakout are offering interactive puzzle/mystery rooms where you have to solve and find clues so you would be able to go out from the room. If you're a detective by heart, then this is you! Hehehe. :) I've been hearing good reviews about this and I also wanted to try this even before. So when my friends kidnapped me from McKinley, we went straight to Mystery Manila to try it out.

One fine Saturday, I was blessed enough to be part of the people that will have an ocular visit at Tierra de Lago. It was a great and amazing opportunity to meet some fellow bloggers and photographers alongside with the founder of SJCAM Users Philippines group, sir Troy. It was also a very nice and inspiring experience to meet the owner of Tierra de Lago wherein all his vision and ideas are sooooo cool and so on point! It's like he has planned this resort his whole life because his vision is very firm and well documented. Also, this trip was a major milestone in my blogging side as this is my first time to meet other bloggers. Not really a big event but you see, opportunities like this are rare, at least for me.

Our last stop in Thailand before we went back to Bangkok is the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Actually, I never heard of Ayutthaya before so I really don't know what to expect with this city. I don't know if it's like Bangkok or Chiang Mai, or is it a small rural area? Ayutthaya is 80 km above Bangkok and is only 3 train stations apart, if I remember it correctly. 

I realized that being a Filipino, I am so blessed to be able to live in a country where beaches are a common sight. Not that I get to see it everyday but an hour or 2 can already get you to an amazing beach get away. During our trip to Camiguin, I was lucky enough to witness another amazing creation. This isn't your typical beach or commercialized tourist spot. I am proud to say that even though this is a must see destination in Camiguin, it has preserved its beauty without being contaminated by vendors/businessmen. 

Chiang Mai is one of the must visit place in Thailand aside from Bangkok and Phuket. I haven't been to Phuket but I think it's a great place to unwind too. After visiting Bangkok and Mae Sot during the first 3 days of my tour in Thailand, I can already say that it is centered in Buddhism. With all that temples and Buddha scattered around the place, it's not hard to define Thailand as something that has high regards and respect with Buddhism. After visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok, I was also able to have a glimpse of Thailand's history pertaining to its kings and relationship with Burma.

With the food industry getting bigger and bigger, there sure are many hungry stomachs waiting to discover new food choices. This type of food scene isn't new in the metro though. We've heard about Banchetto, BAGA Manila, and yes Mercato Centrale.

This isn't actually my first time in this resort. We already went here sometime before. And what makes us come back? Or in this case my mother because she is always a fan of water spas and hot springs? I think it's the relaxing ambiance.