Saera Odori Fruit Sandwich Shop in Sapporo, King Crab Sandwich Also Available!

May 26, 2013 (Wednesday) Morning

Today was a super eventful day here in Sapporo, Japan! I would have to divide it into three parts because there are so much pictures and things to show you hahaha. First off, it's my first time to eat a fruit sandwich! It's weirdly good and filling - and a very nice and "healthy" brunch idea! You may want to try this fruit sandwich restaurant called Saera, conveniently located very near the Odori Subway Station Exit 19 if ever you come here =) Although I cannot speak Japanese and there is no English menu, I'll tell you some of the things you can order in this post hehe. It's also a good restaurant concept to bring to Manila or a good snack suggestion to do at home BTW hahaha.

Travel Trivia For the Week: Skywriting, Airport Codes, Airplane Hostel

I’d like to share with you some interesting things in the world of travel that I found this week, along with my thoughts and their sources so you can check them out =) I’ve also inserted some quotes and reminders from my favorite travel guides/sites/gurus.

Getting Lost in Japan - Chicken Karaage at Cafe Zill Sapporo, Things to Find and Buy in a Local Japanese Supermarket in Hokkaido

May 21, 2013 (Tuesday)

I didn’t want to go out today because I actually missed blogging while I’m here in Hokkaido. I’ve been here for more than a week now - touring, walking and eating just about anything - without internet connection. This is the first “me-time” I got in Hokkaido so let me tell you about why I’m so happy today =) I’m so thrilled that I got lost in Sapporo (Sapporo is a city in Hokkaido, Japan) - just a few hours ago hahaha.

My New Roxy Rashguard, Bandeau and Mini Bag for my Travels!

I'm just super excited so I have to tell you! Ehehehehe. A package arrived today! I've been tracking it for a few days (since May 8 haha) from Australia to Singapore to Manila via UPS hehe. I promised myself to complete some of my travel wear and gears by the end of this year. I'm on the lookout for investments (take note: sometimes pricey but worth it, there are a lot more in my list) that I will take with me on my trips! I will tell you once I find some more =) All pictures are from Roxy as well as the links so that you can better picture the items (it came exactly like in the pic! minus the model) in case I might interest you in getting on for yourself haha. Let me tell you that ALL these items are now on sale at Roxy.com.ph! ;)

Picture from Roxy Philippines FB

List of Philippine Holidays 2013, Officially 6 Long Weekends!

It's the beginning of a long Christmas season once again! Happy BER months! I have the Philippine holidays listed here per date and per kind =) Also included the Philippine long weekend list for your 2013 travel plans... 

Where are your Guiltless Getaways gonna be?

Crystal Jade Dining IN Manila 翡翠膳坊馬尼拉, a Taste of Cantonese Chinese Cuisine at the BGC Fort!

Early Warning! Remove all your previous notions of Crystal Jade in Manila - there is no xiao long bao at this Fort branch, the Crystal Jade Dining IN 翡翠膳坊馬尼拉 (FeiCui ShanFang Manila) has a different concept from the Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao in Greenhills (Casual Dining) =) I had the opportunity to visit CJ Dining IN (Fine Dining), which just opened at the Bonifacio High Street Central, and I must say that this is a must-try if you're looking for a new take on Chinese food in Manila (especially if you always spend holidays with the family in Chinese restaurants like me haha). Let me take you on this journey and introduce you to some Cantonese/Chinese cuisine =) As I always say, eating different cuisines in Manila is a great way to experience a slice of life in different parts of the world.

The Oakroom of Manila Oakwood Hotel Launches The World of Rice Toppings!

The Oakroom, located at Manila's Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center Manila in Ortigas, just brought back The World of Rice Toppings this year! Let Resident Chef Jerome Cartailler and his crew take you on a journey through a sampling of rice dishes from around the world - one each from the Philippines, China, Thailand, Italy, Spain, Hawaii, Japan, Vietnam, India, Korea and Iran. This is an a la carte menu so you can try a country or two for a meal then come back for others until May 31, 2013 =) I was given a sampling of the sampling below (actual sizes of the dishes are way bigger) so I got to try out the Philippines, Spain and Hawaii. Hehe. I'm sure that this will be a hit, especially here, since we just LOVE rice.