It has been 6 long months since I started the blog, and I’ve been feeling terrible about how I wasn’t able to update it as often as I could.

I know, no amount of excuse can make up for it, even if I’ve had quite a bunch of things I needed to sort out since my last post.

I always say that there’s always time, we just have to be sure to make it. And I am so guilty, as I haven’t had much of an effort to do so for this.

BUT! 

We’re back, and I am so excited to share with you the amazing places I have been to and have tried the past couple of months!

Here’s just a few things to give you an idea of where I’ve been to.

I’ll be sure to write about each trip and let you know how good this summer is turning out to be.

Light & Love,

The 2.2KM stretch of Maginhawa Street, in Teacher's Village has slowly become the talk of the town when it comes to food adventures and interesting finds.

Last Saturday (October 11), Quezon City celebrated its 75th Anniversary, and launched the first Maginhawa Street Food Festival. The street was closed to cars, and stalls lined up selling food, drinks and other products. A lot of people came and definitely filled up the area.

(Calle Burger! Sorry, I just had to!)

I came to try this new adventure with Jepren, who had so much rave for The Z compound, weeks before the food fest happened. 

Z Compound is located in (33A) Malingap Street, and is home to small, inviting restaurants that serve diverse types of cuisine. There were already a number of groups in The Zone  when we first dropped by in the afternoon, and was really packed by the evening.

Jepren has already read about place, and was set to try out Meshwe. I, on the other hand, knew I was going to try Me Love You Long Time, the moment I saw it. 

We ordered a plate of Fresh Spring Rolls (Php 79) and Thai Iced Teas (Php 49). I found a nice balance on their spring rolls, as some that I've previously tried often had too much vermicelli in it. Theirs had just the right amount of ingredients and was refreshing to the palate. Their peanut sauce was light and didn't overpower the flavor of the rolls.

Meshwe, on the other hand, was loaded with orders, and we had to wait for an hour for the food. Jepren really wanted to try them out, but he was really happy because they did not disappoint. The food we got was worth the wait.

He ordered their famous Chicken Shawarma Sandwich (Php 85), and the Meshwe Platter (Php 100), a combination of Sambousak, Arabic Fries & Pita Chips. All of which, tasted well with the 3 sauces that it came with.

We're definitely coming back to try out all the other restaurants in The Z.

Over all, the Maginhawa Street Food Festival experience was lovely!  Make sure you tag your friends along when you come check the place out. I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy it, as much as we did!

That's it, Work's done, but the traffic is perpetually annoying and so you go and look for a place to chill in, whilst you let all the hustle and bustle subside.

Everybody's in their favorite coffee shops, meeting up with friends, and catching up with warm cups in hand.

If you're ever around Villamor or Newport City, you'd want to consider dropping by this awesome place called, THE SHOP. 

What sets it apart from the others, is that it offers not the just the experience of getting your coffee fix, It's also a Tattoo & Bike Shop in one. So whether you're into just one of the three, or all of them, then you should definitely come check the place out!

The Shop is owned and operated by Juki Grafia, who has been gracing the Tattoo scene with her talent since 2006. In 2009, She was an artist for Vice Ink, until she decided to put up her own in 2010. The Shop is her 3rd Tattoo parlor in Villamor Air Base.

You may set up an appointment with her, or have your tattoo done by the equally talented, Oben Miralles, one of Juki's trusted artists.

Bring your bike with you when you swing by, because there are a lot of friendly riders who frequent the space! Set up a ride and hang out here! Bike parts, accessories & clothing are also available here. The Shop carries high quality, local brands like Celt, TR Clothing & Sack It.

No need to worry if you're not so much into Tattoos and Bikes, the place is still very welcoming. Grab a cup of coffee, or two. They're really good, not to mention, the prices are really reasonable!

The Shop is located at the 10th corner 1st Street of Airmen's Village, VIllamor Air Base, Pasay City. You'll easily find it beside Flight 98, a little past McDonald's on the ground floor of the Emperador Building.

They're open from 2pm - 11pm, Mondays to Sundays. Yes Kids, Everyday!

Is often the question we ask when we go out or want to go elsewhere but don't really know where to.

When we want to eat out for example, we ask the same question, and sometimes get annoyed by the usual "Kahit saan." ("Anywhere.") or "Ikaw bahala, Saan mo/ niyo gusto?" ("It's up to you, where do you want?").

I know it's something everyone is tired of hearing.

I've had this blog in mind for quite a while a long time now, and I'm hoping I'd really get to share with you a lot in the coming days!

I have a thing for discovering new stuff to do or try-- checking out new places, cheap eats and frugal finds :3

I hope you enjoy reading through my (mini) adventures & that my posts can help you build up yours, too!

My first few posts would be dedicated to my personal list of Must-Try places in Villamor Air Base. It's been my Home for the past 23 years, and just before I leave (</3), I'd like to cover all the places close to my heart :3

I'll be writing about interesting places to check out like Villamor's famous Barbecue Place, A Tattoo, Coffee & Bike Shop in one, and many more! 

If you've gone this far, Thank you so much for reading through! Don't forget to click the Follow button to stay tuned for new posts :3

Light & Love,