Perched by the east bank of the Neckar River in Germany – a vital travel route as the district developed – the city of Heidelberg is one most Filipinos may be familiar with, owing to the iconic poem of our national hero Jose…
Invitations came our way to attend many a Christmas tree lighting over the years — an affair that used to be exclusively for sterling hotels and massive supermalls. But one specifically stood out among the…
The invitation from good friend Ramon Cabrera, general manager of The Manor Camp John Hay, was to attend their Christmas Tree Ceremonial Lighting. But as the evening fell upon us — and let’s not forget…
The invitation said it all. Stark in appearance, classic in its presentation — it set the tone to an utterly sophisticated evening. And yet, it exuded a discerning allure akin to a caring friend who…
There were queues leading to the lifts up to the Samsung Performing Arts Theater Auditorium in Makati City on 17 November. These on-the-go escalators were almost at full capacity at each and every mobile step.…
Snuggled along the scenic and winding Moselle River, the picture-pretty hamlet of Cochem in Western Germany has a population of just 5,000 inhabitants. It is Germany’s second smallest district seat, which alludes to laid-back days…
The legendary Manila Hotel magically transformed into a sight to behold — and more — this holiday season, for grandiosely tucked among its imposing white iconic lobby pillars was the majestic 20-feet Christmas tree, which…
In the ever-busy, fast-paced, highly competitive hospitality world, every Presidential Suite booked for long-staying VVIPs, well-attended fundraising affairs and extended clan milestone celebrations, may make or break the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual growth…
The vibrancy of Ibalon: The Love of Handyong and Oryol lit up the stage of the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City as it hosted the opening show of the Philippine Ballet Theatre’s 37th…
Lahneck Castle is a fortress steeped in history and horror by the picturesque Rhine River, some 600 kilometers from Germany’s capital Berlin. Our brush with this stronghold was part of our AmaWaterways River Cruise, where…