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Kampana Café is an iconic, roadside and castle-designed residence turned cafe located at Murcia Road, Bacolod City. It’s very easy to get there. Opening times are 10 am to 7pm and entrance P50. Kampana Café has a ‘Game of Thrones’ – like environment, a family-friendly garden, a cafe that serves rice meals and snacks, and access to…

Sugar Beach is a 1.1km strip of sugary light brown sand in the northern part of Sipalay City where you can enjoy relaxation and creation. The first thing that captured me was the serenity brought by the secludedness of Sugar Beach. If you are a sort of introvert like me, will enjoy by the peaceful…

Coffee Shops in Bacolod City: A Local’s Guide Bacolod is a coffee-lover’s paradise. Coffee shops are rising here and there- perfect to stimulate your mind to productivity. Awaken your senses by seeing these Coffee Shops in Bacolod. Coffee is life in Bacolod City. I think many people in the city of Smiles work cognitive jobs that’s…

Lantawan View in Silay, Negros Occidental still never fails to give me awe towards the wonders of nature. If you want to detoxify from the busy, hurried life or want to spend quality time with your loved one, the glorious spectacles of nature in this area of Negros is a must for your next destination.…

History La Carlota was once a thriving settlement known as Mangkas, the name of a brave and noble warrior of Negrito inhabitants who lived in a quiet and idyllic place along the portions of Canman-ug Creek. Because he was kind and revered by his people, Mangkas’ name was also given to their children, and soon…

Talisay City, Negros Occidental is often dubbed as the “bedroom of Negros Occidental” because of its private, innovative, and progressive residential developments and investments. Notable projects in this city are: Forbes Hill (border to Bacolod) Fountain Grove (border to Bacolod) Ayala Land Pacific Shores Because of its vast sugarcane plantations and haciendas, the most logical…

Negros Residences / Hostel (Formerly Sweet City Captel) Formerly known as Sweet City Captel, Negros Residences is a provincial government-managed hotel at Bacolod’s sweet spot is soon re-opening its doors. This time, with Ayala Mall, rising Food Terminal at the back, and new features in the surrounding areas. Negros Residences is a strategically-located hotel/hostel because…

Lakawon Island is a white-sand cashless luxury resort in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. It is around 1.5 hours drive away from my hometowne, Bacolod City.  This modern island resort is a perfect get away if you’re looking for a tropical, sun-kissed and chill vacation. With friends or with family, Lakawon will help you strengthen your bond.…

You may need a co-working space if you are looking for a quiet place with fast internet connection, a student who needs a study place away from your worst distractions, no power in your house or a start-up/business that needs a hybrid space with services. What is a co-working space? In it’s primordial sense, it’s…

Guide: Attractions/Tourist Spots, Maps, Cafes, Where to Stay Don Salvador Benedicto is the “Baguio” or “Sagada of the Visayas.” It’s a wide geographical area with a cool climate that’s like in the Cordilleras. It’s shortcut name is DSB or sometimes referred to as Salvador Benedicto.  It offers a cool, natural climate within a short distance…

Bacolod-Silay Airport Guide Here’s how to commute / travel from Silay Airport to Bacolod City Proper. Plus: where to park, stay or eat.  If you’re a tourist, Bacolod, Silay and others can give you a ton of memories to enjoy. Let me be poetic for a start: Airports are portals of goodbyes and exciting meetups.  For…

Bacolod to Iloilo Dumangas,Iloilo to Bacolod Reference Reference 2 Tip: If you are going to Boracay via commute, you may go to a Ceres Terminal and buy a ticket going to “Cubao Manila” via Caticlan. The bus will directly stop in front of Jetty Port in Caticlan. I rode a 6PM roro and found this…