May
10

It’s a Lunch Date!

My hubby and I had some time (and of course, some peso bills in our wallets) recently and thought of trying Butuan City’s Big Daddy, Ribs-to-Go. We checked their menu and settled to try their pork ribs and also a combo meal (pork rib and chicken). We also ordered their halo-halo.

Ah, I must say we enjoyed the food :) We ordered additional rice to go with our meals :) Having the halo-halo after our lunch was a great treat. We loved it!

Big Daddy also has budget meals and value meals available at affordable prices. We are quite curious to try their Big Daddy Burger and their Party Beef next time. They open before lunch time and close just an hour before midnight. Below are our mouth-watering shots :)

Going for a meaty lunch :)

 

Hello Halo-halo!

Note: This post is linked with Blog Photo ChallengeFood Trip Friday and Mellow Yellow Monday

May
05

Majestic Maja

It’s one of my favorite Filipino desserts of all time – the Maja Blanca :)  This is commonly made from coconut milk and has the consistency of thick gelatine. There can be many variations in terms of ingredients (using ube or squash as main ingredient). But I especially love the one with some sweet corn (maja blanca con maiz). Yummy! The Maja Blanca is usually served during fiestas, parties and other special occasions. But I guess, as a number of Filipinos love it, we end up looking for it and eating it even on seemingly ordinary days. How about you? Have you tasted the majestic Maja lately?

Note: This post is linked with Blog Photo Challenge Food Trip FridayYummy Sunday and Mellow Yellow Monday

May
04

Beautiful Camiguin

Several years back I had the chance to visit the beautiful island province of Camiguin in the region of Northern Mindanao. It’s the second-smallest province in the country both in population and land area after Batanes. Mambajao, its capital, is also the largest municipality both in area and population.

The visit to Camiguin was actually for a training but thankfully, I had the chance to enjoy its beautiful white sand island and also its hot springs in Ardent. I also enjoyed their delicious lanzones :)  My memories of Camiguin have been triggered when my good friends Alice and Gloria from Cebu together with Alice’s family members went to Camiguin several days ago. They also enjoyed Camiguin’s white sand and clean sea waters as well as its cold and hot springs.

To get to Camiguin, you can take a bus if you are coming from Mindanao and then drop off at Balingoan where you can take a ferry to the island. If you are coming from the Visayas, you can take a boat from Cebu going straight to Camiguin. You can also take a fast craft from Jagna, Bohol going to Camiguin. And if you are coming in from Manila, you can fly in to visit this beautiful island.

Note: Thanks to my friend, Alice Davis for the photo.  This post is also linked with Tuesday Travels,  A Piece of HeavenWednesday Whites and Scenic Sunday.

 

Apr
27

One Afternoon at the Butuan Museum

A week ago, my friends and I had the chance to check out the National Museum of Region 13 or Caraga Region located in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. This was actually my second visit to the museum as I had walked through its doors several years back during a trip in Butuan.

There are several interesting archaeological specimens and artifacts in the museum. These include pottery and jewelry among others which shows the trading history between the then Kingdom of Butuan between other countries like China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India and even Persia. The trading relations existed as far back as 1000 AD between the Kingdom of Butuan and China.

I must mention here that one of the best archaeological finds in Butuan and the region are the balangay boats. There were also gold specimen dug out in the region but some of the best ones are now housed at the Ayala Museum in Makati. The Caraga Museum has a replica of the Golden Tara which was found in Esperanza, Agusan  sometime in 1918. This is a 21-carat golden figurine of a Hindu female deity. The original figurine is now housed at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois.

I would love to see the museum undergo some renovation :) But all in all, revisiting the stories and objects on display at the museum somehow reconnected my present world to that of the past.  That one afternoon made me appreciate once again what had taken place in history and where we are today.

Note: Thanks to Japoy for taking the shot. This post is also linked with Tuesday Travels,  Blog Photo Challenge and Thursday Brownies and Wednesday Whites.

Apr
23

Get Away With the Kids: Cheap Cyprus Holidays

Taking the kids away can be expensive, but cheap all inclusive holidays can really take the sting out of that hefty price tag. With meals, drinks and ice-creams all in, there’s nothing to worry about but how to spend your time entertaining the brood.

Cheap Cyprus holidays leave you with plenty of left over lolly for spending on an excursion or two for the family. Cyprus has two fantastic waterparks for fun-filled family days out.

Fasouri Watermania Waterpark in Limmasol harbours some of the most thrilling waterslides and rides on the island. While the young ones enjoy the paddle boats and elephant slides with mum and dad, teenagers and older children can go wild on the Probowl whirlpool flume and Tarzan Swing.

Wave pools and baby splash pools also feature, with nail salons for the ladies and eateries to feed those hungry stomachs.

Waterworld in Ayia Napa is one of the most impressive Greek themed waterparks in Europe. With custom made rides against striking settings, Waterworld promises, ‘an adrenaline rush with high speeds, thrills, twists and turns where myth really does become a reality.’

A day at Waterworld is a great way to keep cool in the mid-summer heat. Whether you take the Drop to Atlantis or Apollo’s Plunge, Waterworld is a day out to remember.

When considering cheap Cyprus holidays, free fun can really keep the lid on your budget. Falling in the proximity of Asia, Cyprus offers some of the best beaches in Europe. Kick back, relax and lose yourself in a novel as the children splash in the sea and frolic on the sands.

Those who appreciate a beach-based break should head to Coral Bay. Soft pale sands meet the beautiful blue waters while small shops, bars and little restaurants line the coast.

Taking the kids away doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive. Let your hotel complex do the hard work with cheap all inclusive holidays in Cyprus.

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