Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Photos of North Luzon Loop Road Trip

Exactly a year ago, my family got invited to join an event in Santa Ana Cagayan. It was a long holiday at that time, so we decided to bring our other family members as it was going to be a long North Luzon Loop road trip rather than a plane ride. Although we travel a lot on road trips, it was the very first time that we traveled 600 plus kilometers from Manila to Cagayan by road. It excited me especially because it was my first time also to see Cagayan Province.

Road Trip: A Few Tips to enjoy the Ride

Plaza Leticia and  NE Cake and Restaurant - Cabanatuan City Nueca Ecija



Hotel Andrea Cauyan Isabela

Ilagan Isabela

Cagayan Province


Claveraa, Ilocos Norte


Pagudpud

Bangui

Mojica Residencia Hotel, Vigan


Vigan Heritage Mansion












Monday, April 20, 2015

Photos of XO46 Heritage Bistro

Here is one restaurant that still believes in Filipino hospitality. When we entered the place, the waiter greeted us in deep Filipino, and he was very polite it would be difficult to ignore it.

My family was also impressed by how familiar he was of their dishes, which included an estimate of the size of the dish that would be sufficient for a family of three.
















Thursday, April 16, 2015

Hassan Kabab and Steaks Photos

Hassan Kabab and Steak is open 24 hours a day located along the stretch of Katipunan Avenue, Along Quirino Memorial Medical Center side. If you are driving from Ateneo, it is almost the end of Katipunan road near Col. Bonny Serrano Avenue. The place seems to be a fusion of a mini-bar and restaurant and divides itself into two areas. One is an open area for smokers because we know that the place is popular during night time. People who don’t smoke and want to dine with a little drink after work can opt to sit in the aircon area. Hassan Kabab and Steaks full article here.


















Thursday, April 2, 2015

McLaren 650S

McLaren 650S is equipped with a V8, 3.8 litre double turbo engine, that can generate 651hp and 678Nm of Torque. This supercar can reach the speed off 0-100km/hr in just three seconds and 200km/hr in just 8.6seconds. It has a maximum speed of 329km/hr. I was not sure if my memory serves me right Ms. Susanto said it was price 4.B Indonesian Rupiah at about 13 million plus in Philippine peso. Defends how our government in force the luxury car taxation but it was also price almost 270,00 US dollar in United States. I am not sure what the status of the company that will bring McLaren in the Philippines that will officially sell McLaren Cars here.

McLaren 650s FullArticle here














Sop Buntut - One Unforgettable Indonesian Dish

Sop Buntut, a soupy dish made of oxtail chunks, boiled for a long while and topped with vegetables such as carrots and potatoes. Its spices include garlic, ginger, julienned and nutmeg and that the garnishing usually features shallots and chopped Chinese celery leaves.
While in Jakarta - Unforgettable Indonesian Dish Full Article here