A taste of Ramen Kuroda at Mezza Residences

07 October 2016

If you follow my blog, you'll know that our family loves Japanese ramen.  We're always on the lookout for affordable yet delicious Japanese ramen throughout the metro.  We consider it good fortune to find some that are within the vicinity of our residence too.  That is why we were ecstatic when we found Ramen Kuroda at the Mezza Residences in Sta. Mesa, Quezon City.  

DIY: Installing our new 2 TB Seagate internal hard drive

02 October 2016

A new, extra hard drive had been on my wish list for a long time.  It was only now that I was able to buy it.  I was originally intending to buy a 1 TB but Patrick convinced me to go for the 2 TB because there's only a small difference, so I did.  We went to our favorite computer store, Dynamic PC in Gilmore, and bought this 2TB Seagate Barracuda in addition to 4GB RAM to upgrade our PC.  So, let me tell you how installation of this Seagate hard drive went.

Sincerity Cafe and Restaurant now at Robinsons Magnolia Food Court

02 October 2016

After buying our new 2 TB Seagate hard drive from our favorite computer shop, Dynamic PC in Gilmore, Patrick, Dylan and I headed to Robinsons Magnolia for lunch.  It's been a while since we've been to this Robinsons and we just walked around the mall looking for a new place to eat at.  When we got to the Food Court, we saw Sincerity Cafe and Restaurant and Patrick knew immediately that this is the place to eat at.

Our 3-day sample itinerary during our 2016 Baguio Trip

This is a summary or you might say a 3-day itinerary of our 2016 Baguio Trip.  These include attractions that may interest young kids and feature some of the landmark destinations in Baguio.   This list is flexible and is offered only as a suggestion.  You may add more attractions to it to suit your preferences and time constraints.  When you click the links, they will lead you to the post I made about that particular location or adventure.

My impressions of the 2016 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Variant

29 September 2016

For about five (5) days, our family had the privilege of test driving the new 2016 Mazda CX-5 Diesel variant.  This post contains my impressions of the Mazda CX-5 from the point of view of the passenger, not a driver since I'm not one.  I'm going to say things about how I felt riding in the car.  I'm going to say how my kids felt riding in the car.  Our test drive took us around Las Pinas and all the way to Baguio City, giving us a really good picture of how the Mazda CX-5 handles itself in different road and weather conditions.

Driving Directions from Baguio to Manila via Marcos Highway

30 September 2016

There are three main roads in and out of Baguio: Kennon Road, Palispis Highway (also known as Marcos Highway) and Naguilian Road.  If you're coming from Manila via the SCTEX and the TPLEX, Kennon Road and Marcos Highway are the routes that you can choose to pass through to get to Baguio.  Naguilian Road is ideal if you're passing through the coastal MacArthur Highway.

During our Baguio trip, we drove on Kennon Road to get to Baguio but we were forced to take Marcos Highway on the return trip because Kennon Road was closed for repairs.  Historically, Kennon Road gets closed down most often because of the threat of landslides especially during the rainy season.  It's better to check advisories if you're planning your trip.

Dinner at Iguana's in Clark to cap off our Baguio Trip

28 September 2016


We knew that when we left Baguio around lunchtime, it would probably be dinner time when we reached Clark.  That meant having the opportunity to dine at our favorite restaurant in Clark - Iguana's Authentic Mexican Food.

The mind-boggling night market at Harrison Road, Baguio City

27 September 2016

To say that we've had a full day today was an understatement.  Our last stop was the night market along Harrison Road which is open from 9PM until 1AM.  From our dinner at the Good Taste Cafe and Restaurant, we parked our car along Session Road and simply walked to get to Harrison Road.  The aroma of cooking food and the buzz from the energy of the people shopping along the stretch of road were enough to get us excited!

Good Taste Cafe and Restaurant in Baguio lives up to its name

27 September 2016

The trick to making the most out of a trip is to make sure that when you leave your hotel, you already have a complete itinerary prepared with some leeway for adjustments and back up plans.  This preparedness actually saved the night for us because in our search for the Star Cafe along Session Road, we ended up eating at a new favorite dining destination - the Good Taste Cafe and Restaurant!

Visiting Baguio is not complete without Ube Jam from Good Shepherd

27 September 2016

The kids burned off all their energy playing at the Mini Golf and the playground next to it.  On our way back to our hotel to rest before dinner, we thought of passing by the Good Shepherd Mountain Maid Training Center to check if we can buy our favorite ube jam because our trip to Baguio wouldn't be complete if we didn't get some :)  With time to spare (it took us 30 minutes), we reached Good Shepherd.