Travelbook.ph to Close Down the Business
This week, I just received a message from Travelbook.ph saying that they are about to close down the business. It was sad news to hear them go, as I have personally collaborated with them over the past years by promoting some of their clients through this blog and through my social media. They were very fun to work with and communicating with them was flawless. I feel so bad to see them go. This pandemic has definitely hit us bad so much.The last day of operations for the Travelbook.ph website and application will be on July 15, 2020.
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Thank you for all these years, Travelbook.ph. We will surely miss you. :'(
Before the pandemic started, Robin and I were still able to travel and celebrate our anniversary in Baguio City, Philippines. When we talk about Baguio, one of their must-tries is a unique strawberry dish. Recently, we learned about a new trend which is the strawberry champorado. It is available in Le Monet Hotel, located in Camp John Hay. We decided to make a reservation and have our breakfast there. 
During our recent visit to Cagayan de Oro, we stayed at 
Recently, we stayed in Taal Vista Hotel when we attended their 
Christmas is just around the corner and as we welcome this festive season, Taal Vista Hotel does, too, through their Christmas for Always 2019 Celebration. 
It's almost Halloween again and I would love to recommend this Escape Room in Baguio, Lockedin. Went here with some vlogger friends and had fun.
We decided to have a mini staycation at Hop Inn Hotel during the rainy season. We were able to avail their exclusive discount because of my 
Recently, I visited Japan for a modeling project. Since our (with some Filipinos I worked with) flight back to Manila was very early, we decided to spend the night at the airport. Good thing that they have a capsule hotel inside. I was finally able to experience it.
Went on a date with my Instagram boyfriend at The Dessert Museum recently which features four new themed rooms. We also had our hassle-free reservation via 
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Aside from going to 
Cruising with 
Clark Marriott Hotel has just opened this September 2018 and we were invited for an overnight staycation in this luxurious haven. 
During The KTG's weekend staycation in Pampanga at the
Ruben is a cafe, restaurant, and bar located at the ground floor of 
Creamy Spanish-Style Garlic Soup. Creamy and garlicky soup broth. It's so good but there is something about this dish that makes it mysterious. It tastes like it has shrimp broth in it. 
Arugula and French Cheese Salad. Arugula leaves with French cream cheese, cherry tomatoes drizzled with pesto dressing. I don't usually put salads as part of my top picks/favorites for a resto; this one is an exemption. It's really good. The pesto dressing is underneath. Don't forget to mix it well. 
Doña Dita Salad. Prosciutto, French cream cheese and grilled chicken tossed with seasonal greens and cherry tomatoes with a citrus vinaigrette dressing. Doña Dita's favorite. I love prosciutto. I like the mix of flavors and textures in this salad as well as the citrus vinaigrette. It's a good balance.
The Best Nachos in Town. Nachos with cheese, beef chunks, salsa, jalapeños, and garlic cream sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella. 
Fried Spanish Sardines. Spanish sardines breaded and deep fried to a golden crisp. This is one innovative dish, I would say. Breaded sardines. Cool! 
Mojito-Style Ceviche. Fresh tuna chunks with lime juice, cilantro, and mint. Mixed in a shaker, tableside. It's like a margarita ceviche. Nice. 
Calamares. Light and crispy squid with 2 dips: garlic cream and marinara. 
Seafood Paella. Paella topped with shrimps, mussels, squid, and clams. This paella is overflowing with seafood. Yum!
Ruben 6-Hour Beef Caldereta. A Ruben signature dish. Ruben's take on the caldereta with 6-hour braised beef ribs, red wine, and tomatoes. Tender beef and rich in flavor. 
Sizzling Crispy Pork Belly Adobo. Slow roasted pork belly with Ruben's adobo sauce, deep-fried potatoes with garlic and tomato confit. Topped with salted egg. Their version of adobo is good. The pork belly is tender and the salted egg also complements the adobo well. 
Lechon Pork Belly with Truffle Lechon Sauce. Roasted crispy pork belly with a special truffle lechon sauce. This one is really crispy. Also classy because of the truffle lechon sauce. It's amazing!
Sizzling Corned Beef Sinigang. A twist on a Filipino classic. A deconstructed sinigang dish with corned beef brisket and gravy garlic confit. The first time that I tried sizzling sinigang was at Locavore. The dish itself is good but the idea of calling it sinigang makes me look for the sour taste that isn't garlicky. 
Salmon Fillet with Beurre Blanc. Pan-seared salmon fillet with creamy butter sauce on top of mashed potatoes, spinach and French beans. I love the texture of this one. I'm not a fan of cooked salmon but this one got me. It's tender and buttery--like it melts in your mouth. It's good.
Ruben Cheeseburger. An all-beef burger with lettuce, tomato, cheddar and crisp shoestring potatoes in a buttery brioche bun. Served with French fries. Sating and good. 
Cuban Sandwich. The Classic Cuban Sandwich. A freshly pressed baguette stuffed with roasted pork, forest ham, mustard, pickles and oozing cheese. Served with tostones. I love this one. Tastes good. 
Mac and 6-Cheese. Includes mozzarella, cheddar, gouda, edam, parmesan, and white cheese.
Aligue Pasta. 100% Aligue cooked in coconut milk, cilantro, and lime topped with half a river prawn. This is my favorite pick among the pastas served. Careful though, you might have an increased blood pressure.
Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta. Grilled chicken breasts and chorizo in a cream sauce. 
Signature Caldereta Pasta. Ruben's beef caldereta served pasta-style.
For Mikko's Girl: Bourbon whiskey, ginger, basil, lemon, honey, red wine. Joe Malone: Gin, lemon, Violette syrup, egg white, soda water. Ode to Ruben: Scotch whiskey, coffee-infused vermouth, orange bitters, sugar. Dixie Dust: White rum, coconut rum, lime, pineapple syrup, pandan. I had the Dixie Dust and it tastes great. You can call it "traydor" because I barely noticed the alcohol in it. The drink looks like it has pixie dust--glittery. The pearls also burst in your mouth. Kinda cool.
Coffee. We had this for breakfast. You can have either iced or hot. Both tastes great. 
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This month The Kain Tulog Gang (KTG) went on a road trip to the Philippine's Culinary Capital, Pampanga, for a weekend indulgence of the manyaman food in Pampanga. We stayed in this hotel during our short getaway from Manila.
Had a quick overnight staycation with my family at the City of Dreams. Sharing about our Nobu Hotel experience. 
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