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Sunshine. Moonlight.
Took the weekend off with Leehua to Casa Consuelo at the low-key end of Balaoi, Pagudpud. Photos of author by Leehua Lu, Richard Tamayo and Alvin Photographed by Blauearth © Blauearth™ All Rights...
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The Portabaga Falls Park and Resort
From Balaoi, Pagudpud, we went farther north to visit Portabaga Falls in the charming, verdant little town of Sta. Praxedes, the first town of Cagayan if you are entering from Ilocos Norte. It’s May...
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FoodPrints with Sandy Daza: From the cobbled streets of Vigan to the back...
If you will remember, Chef Sandy Daza began his FoodPrints journey in Ilocos Norte. On Season 3, he goes to neighboring Ilocos Sur to dig deeper into the humble Ilocano “banga”. Ilocos Sur has a truly...
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MYOH 2015: An Aloha state of mind
Palm trees, hibiscus flowers, fresh fruits, seashells, blues, splashes of white, sandy shores and Havaianas. Did you know that Havaianas was inspired by the Hawaiians and their hang loose culture? To...
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Make Your Own Havaianas turns 10
Hau`oli la ho’omana’o, MYOH! The MYOH 10 years commemorative pair is the best ever! Why is it so easy to love the Vintage Hawaii pair? Because it’s blue and blue is the most universal color I know:)...
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Shampoo Review: LUSH Copperhead Shampoo Bar
Since J.R. Liggett’s old-fashioned shampoo, which I liked bringing to camping trips when we were exploring the great outdoors almost every weekend, my hair is seeing a new bar shampoo. It’s the other...
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The Panorama of Lake Pandin
My adventures with the FoodPrints show on the Lifestyle Network have been permanently etched in my heart and mind. We not only explore the diverse flavors of the different regions in the country, but...
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From my throne to yours
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers on earth! Photographed by Melanie de Leon. © Blauearth™ All Rights Reserved 2009-2015
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Three-Cup Chicken recipe
This is what my dear Lynne cooked on Mother’s Day. It’s Taiwanese-style Three-Cup Chicken. The popular chicken dish was named such because of the equal parts of sesame oil, soy sauce and rice wine. It...
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2 Random Photos
Just practiced taking wide shots. Have a nice new week everyone! Photographed by BlauEarth © Blauearth™ All Rights Reserved 2009-2015
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What to do in Intramuros
The dungeons of Fort Bonifacio are what I remember best when I first set foot in Intramuros, a Spanish Colonial citadel and the historical core of Manila. Walls were built to protect the city during...
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When Ramen Yushoken is the only option
Traveling all the way to Alabang from Binondo for a hot bowl of ramen is not normal. Eating a bowl of excellent ramen at the only Ramen Yushoken in Metro Manila makes it normal. So, finally, thanks to...
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Hole In The Wall at Century City Mall
Unlike the New York food hall brought to the Philippines, the pretty new Hole In The Wall at the Century City Mall in Makati is a showcase of a super eclectic variety of food vendors and local...
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Le Petit Soufflé: New French-Japanese and Dessert Restaurant at Century City...
We were so unlucky to score some matcha and red velvet cookies from Scout’s Honor, but we had time to sample two desserts from Chefs Miko Aspiras and Kristine Lotilla’s Le Petit Soufflé Soft Opening...
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Eyewear
My case of astigmatism and myopia has worsened over the years of uninterrupted blogging. Every time I see an optometrist, new lenses are prescribed. This time, I was also advised to get smaller frames...
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Dampa Lunching
I went with family to Seaside dampa on Macapagal Avenue to celebrate a niece’s birthday. Not exactly a new Filipino cultural phenomenon, dampa paluto is still attracting waves of customers. Dampa...
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Jerry: Fab at 60!
Happy 60th to my dear sister-in-law Jerry! The blog’s message for you :) Photographed by BlauEarth © Blauearth™ All Rights Reserved 2009-2015
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Fiesta del Mar Summer Fun: Narvacan raises its game
Remember my very own adventure (hahah, tricycle adventure) in and out of NOAH, in institutional parlance, the Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub, a tourism complex in Bulanos in the Southern Ilocos town...
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Clarin’s Restaurant: Among Ilocos Sur’s oldest eating establishments
One description of Ilocano food that has stuck in my mind was made by Chef Sandy Daza. In the latest episode of FoodPrints, he said, “Ilocano food is simple, with much heart.” Having grown up with...
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The Narvacan Church of Ilocos
Discovered something to add to your Visita Iglesia list or if you are looking for a quaint locale for a future wedding. Established by the Augustinians in 1587 in Narvacan, a town not too far away...
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