Bicol Food Trip

When on vacation, it is a must to try the best local cuisine. 

First stop, 1st Colonial, one of the famous restaurants in Legazpi. I tried their Pasta Bicolana. 

Then, for dessert, we tried their authentic and best seller sili (chili) ice cream. For the adventurous soul, you can try the level 3 sili ice cream. For the cautious one, I suggest you try the level 1. They also serve other authentic ice cream flavors. 

Their stores are located at:

Villa Amada Building, Rizal St. Sagpon, Daraga,Albay 

Ground Floor, Pacific Mall, Landco Business Park, Legazpi

Telephone Number: 481-1212 | 820-0985

Next, we tried the Small Talk Café. I ordered their Bicol Express pasta. From the name itself, they used the famous bicol express as a pasta sauce, adding the right spiciness to the dish.

Address: 51 Dona Aurora St, 4500 Legazpi City, Albay Philippines

Monday - Sunday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Telephone Number: +63 (052) 480 1393 

We also tried the Bigg's Diner. It has a lot of branches in the Bicol region. I had their breakfast omelette, however I was not able to take a photo. ✌️ 

For the sweet tooth, you can have their concorde mini cake. This will surely delight your taste buds.

Address: Old Albay, Legazpi City, Albay
Telephone Number: (054) 480 - 1111

A friend recommended this next stop, Four Seasons, a Chinese restaurant famous for their famous and special seasons chicken. 

Address: Pacific Mall, 2/F Food Plaza, F. Imperial St. Cor. Circumferential Rd., 

Legazpi City

Telephone Number: (052) 480-7530

We also tried other delectable dishes. :) Here are some of them. 

And lastly, some homemade dishes. 

Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

I have tried a number of CPRGs, and this game is by far my favorite. This game got me at dynamic split-screen for co-op!  And yes, the turn based combat. :) 

Here are some of my screenshots:

I just love this game. :) Try it for yourself, now! xx

Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast with Bacon and Cheese

I was craving for french toast for days now. Since I still have bacon left in the fridge, I've decided to create my french toast with bacon, and (lots and lots of) cheese! 

Here are the ingredients:

- 1/2 cup milk

- 4 eggs

- 1/2 tsp cinnamon

- 1/4 tsp vanilla

- 6 tbsp sugar

- 6 pcs bread

- 3 pcs ham

- 8 slices of cheese

- cooking oil

So, let's begin! 

1. First, cut the bacon into pieces. 

2. Preheat the pan and fry all the bacon, low and slow.

3. Let the cooked bacon drain and set aside.

4. Combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and a 1/2 tbsp of sugar. 

5. Lightly coat the pan with oil.

6. Dip the bread into the liquid mixture, and cook until golden brown. Flip bread, and cook the other side. Repeat this for the remaining bread.

7. Sprinkle the bread with sugar.

8. Fry the remaining liquid mixture.

9. Arrange the bread, cheese, bacon, and the fried liquid mixture. You'll be able to make three pairs of this.

10. Cut the breads in half.

11. Serve and enjoy with a cup of coffee!

Happy eating! xx

Toy Con 2015

Our most awaited event every year is here once again! The 14th Philippine Toycon is held until today (it started last Friday), at the Megatrade Halls 1, 2, and 3 at the SM Megamall. The ticket price costs Php 150. 

Once inside, you'll have the chance to get your hands on different collectibles and memorabilia, board games, and card games; as well as a wide variety of graphic novels and comics, not to mention the different cosplay paraphernalia, and yes, toys, toys, toys! For more information, you can visit their website. 

So, what are you waiting for? Head there now! Let your inner child out! xx

ACRS 2015

To all remote sensing enthusiasts, here is the perfect place to meet people all over Asia that share the same passion you have with this field of study, ACRS 2015: The 36th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing. This will be held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Manila, Philippines from October 19 - 23, 2015. This year's theme is "Fostering Resilient Growth in Asia". 

This is a very timely event since we have been experiencing disasters and climate change for the past few years. It is the venue to learn more about remote sensing and other related geospatial technologies in solving these important issues.

To know more about ACRS 2015, you can visit their site. 

Neverwinter

Are you a fan of Dungeons & Dragons? What about MMO, or RPG? If you are, then this is the game for you! 

Neverwinter is the first MMORPG on Xbox One; developed by Cryptic Studios and published by Perfect World. This is now available for download as a free content for all Xbox Live Gold members. 

I have just started playing the game. My character, Galadriel of Myth Drannor, is a half-human, half-elf; a control wizard that uses arcane power spells to defeat the greatest adversaries from D&D legend. What I liked about this game compared to the PC version is that it is optimized for Xbox One. The only problem so far is the low FPS when my character is in town; and the missing mini-map! Other than that, I am loving this game.

So, what are you waiting for? Try this game now! 

Enjoy! xx

Minecraft or Terraria?

Minecraft or Terraria? That is the question.

 

These games are mainly about building structures by breaking and placing blocks to create a wonderful world based from your imagination. Terraria is  generated in a 2D world, while Minecraft is in 3D. Aside from creating a fantasy world, it is an action-adventure as well, where you need to explore, craft, construct, and combat with a variety of creatures. 

Either way, 2D or 3D, I both love these games. It's up to you to try these to know which one you'll like.

Happy playing! xx

Ippudo

If you are into ramen, you have got to try the famous Ippudo ramen.

I tried their Karaka-Men with salted soft-boiled egg. According to the menu, Karaka-Men is Ippudo’s original tonkotsu broth served with wavy thin noodles, pork belly, kikurage, and spring onions. To add kick to the senses, they fused it with a special spicy miso with ground pork and fragrant garlic oil.

We also tried their classic pan-fried dumplings called the Hakata-Style Gyoza.

The meals may be a bit pricey, ranging from Php 400-500, but it'll be all worth it. 

If you want to try Ippudo, here are the details from Booky:

Ippudo

(02) 470-1837

3/F Mega Fashion Hall, EDSA, Mandaluyong

View Map and Menu: http://ph.phonebooky.com/i/10497

Happy eating! xx

Island in the Sun

Not all those who wander are lost.

- J. R. R. Tolkien

I had an awesome getaway trip with Ceejay, and I managed to capture some amazing sunset photos. 

Until our next getaway. 

xx

Singapura!

I visited Singapore last month, and was there for seven days. During my stay, I was able to tour around the country and visit some of their famous tourist spots. Visiting another country won't be complete without taking some amazing photos.

Until my next adventure! xx

The Killing

With all these long holidays, I was able to finish a lot of TV series from Netflix. One of the series that I really liked was The Killing; based on a popular Danish TV series that started to air in 2011 up to August of 2014. 

The story starts with two homicide detectives of the Seattle Police Department: Sarah Linden, and Stephen Holder. The Killing has four seasons with 13 episodes each season, except for season 4. 

The series had a lot of interesting twists and turns, which made it really engaging and exciting at the same time. 

If you're into detective series like me, you might want to try this one. Happy watching! xx

AntiTeasis: Books and Brews

It's back to reality and back to school once again! After enrolment, we found the perfect place to relax. Where? AntiTeasis! Haha. The irony!

The place is decorated with cute designs.

We tried their coffee and tea, togeher with their little donuts. This place is the perfect hangout to relax and chill. They have a variety of books, cards and board games.

Of course, this post won't be complete without this photo. We were there to forget about our foreboding thesis, but we left the place inspired and motivated.

If you want to try this place, here are the details from Booky:

Antiteasis: Books and Brews

(0906) 342-4599

Unit C 154 Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City

Tap to view map and menu: http://ph.phonebooky.com/i/10573

Enjoy! xx