Of Bulalo and Bullchef

Are you looking for the best bulalo in Pasig? Then head over to Bullchef in Kapitolyo. A lot of food bloggers discovered this blossoming food business in the said area. I also got curious about it after I've seen a program on TV about food tripping in Kapitolyo. I heard as well that even a few celebrities already visited this food hotspot. 

It was after swimming at Ace Water Spa that my friends and I went to Bullchef. I suggested to have our lunch there as it’s one of the closest to go to from Ace Water. We’re all very hungry after spending almost 4 hours at the spa. 

We’re lucky that there are still vacant tables even if it’s lunch time. The place has dining area on the first and second floors. The wall paintings including the guest signatures and names made the restaurant unique with a friendly vibe. As expected, they displayed the photos of those celebrities who has visited and tried their special bowl of bulalo.

I like how they named their dishes in the menu. There’s F na F for fish and fries, Burger habang may Gulay if you want to have burger with vegetable patties, Bang-Bang into the Bull for daing na bangus set meal, Estapa, Tapa Don’t Preach, Tapa ko Mahal Ko and Tapang-Tapangan for tapa lovers and many more.

Aside from bulalo, we also ordered a dish that really caught my attention. It’s called Sisig na may Nacho pa!-a plate of bulalo sisig, nachos, shredded lettuce, onions, cheese and dressings which is good as starter or appetizer.

Then there comes one of their many signature dishes. The Ultimate Bullchef Special- classic bulalo with meat and ligament, corn cob, pechay baguio, baguio beans, of course the bone marrow served in hot bulalo soup. Right there and then I know why it became popular. The taste is one of the best plus they have a generous serving. Just when I thought that nothing beats Tagaytay for bulalo then I’m glad I found Bullchef.

Happy 5 long years anniversary to this page. I promise to be more expressive and relevant in my future stories and of course to discover more places.

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My Travel Must-Haves as a Solo Traveler

Traveling is always fun and exciting. Here's a quick peek of what's inside my travel bag.


cellphone/iPod with waterproof case. My phone will not just let me connect with my friends and loved ones back home but will also provide entertainment just like the iPod while traveling. It is very important for a phone to have a pouch bag that is waterproof as it keeps my phone safe wherever I am.

Check out this cool Universal Waterproof Case I found on Amazon.



camera with extra memory card. I used to have that big, silver cannon camera as you can see in my previous travel photos. But a handy camera will still serve its purpose especially when you need to save some space.

adapter/Charger. When you've traveled overseas then you already know that every country has completely different plugs. These are the things I check first to make sure I have them ready on the day of my trip.

Looking for a great Adapter & Charger All-In-One?





care kit. My travel-sized toiletries that includes soap, shampoo, wet wipes, sanitizer, repellants (optional), toothpaste, toothbrush, femme alcohol, lotion, sanitary pads and feminine wash. I usually add my nail cutter, eyebrow liner, lip balm, moisturizer and sunblock cream inside this bag. Some items like soap, shampoo, cotton buds and even toothbrush are being provided at the hotel or you can easily get them at your destination but it is wiser to bring your own so you don't have to worry about them.

Please always remember the 3-1-1 rules for carry on liquids and gels. 3 ounces or smaller container goes to your carry on bag and more than that should be in your checked in baggage. 1 quart sized, clear, zip lock bag to hold the containers. 1 bag per traveler.

water bottle. I like the idea of bringing my own water bottle especially on long trips. I can save my extra cash and time for buying bottled water and makes me earth friendly too.

travel pillow set- Be it traveling by air or just sitting in a car, couch or train, an inflatable neck pillow that can be folded neatly is always useful. There are sets available now that comes with a sleep eye mask and ear plugs like this Travel Pillow.





sarong or mandala. Though the mandala is more stylish, I prefer to bring my sarong. I use it as my blanket, as towel, cover up, sheet and many more. It's very light and dries up easily.

portable luggage scale. If you are good at estimating the weight of your stuff (like me) then you don't need this one. A very useful scale to carry if you want to save yourself of the embarrassment for removing items from your luggage in front of people at the airport.

medication. I tend to get headaches when I get too much sun exposure so I make sure to bring my necessary tabs.

snacks. Who would want to go somewhere without some munchies?





Credits: amazon.com for the photos (universal waterproof case, adapter & charge all-in-one, Aeris travel pillow)

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Helpful Tips to Create a All for Free website

I am no expert in creating the best website in the world. When I made mine, I started from scratch. From reading books in Kindle to watching videos on Youtube, I also found other sites online that helped me along the way in order to create http://lingzilifelessordinary.blogspot.com.

The first thing to do is think of a good URL or simply the address of your web page. From there, you can choose a domain host. There are a lot of them available online wherein you will need to pay every month once you register and choose one of their plans. I was able to try this before but found it costly and not practical for me so I revived this travel blog I created almost 5 years ago.

Guess everyone knows about Blogger. Everything works with this tool and you can publish your site for free in less than 5 minutes. Aside from Blogspot, you can also manage your free website or blog through Weebly, wordpress.com and many others.

Then once you have a free domain host and website builder, you are now almost ready to publish your first post. However, you may also wonder if there are other things you need to know in order to create a successful blog or website. I never knew all of them before if not because of my eagerness to learn the dot com world.

Here are some:

Logomakr. Yes without the 'e'. This is where you can customize your logo and it's all for free if you'd like to put one in your browser. This is very helpful for someone like me who's not really good at making digital logos.

Unsplash. This is where you can get free high resolution photos plus you can do whatever you want with them. There's no need to ask permission. Isn't it cool? One disadvantage for using photos from this site is that you might see the same photo on other people's blog.

Niftybuttons. Nowadays, social media is a key driver to gain traffic in any pages especially if you are monetizing your site. Well, Niftybuttons will make it easier for you to embed free social media icons or buttons on your website. There are social buttons that require a small donation if you'd like to get a complete set. I am trying to maintain an 'all for free' site so as you can see my social media buttons are not complete but still served it's purpose once you click each of them.

Olark. For me, this is a very good tool if you want to have visitors on your site to leave questions easily or when you want to interact with your readers and followers every time you are online.

Paint.Net. If you can't have Photoshop, then just go to getpaint.net. This is a free software that you can download for digital image and photo editing for Windows OS users. Very useful if you want to put watermark on pictures you want to publish online to prevent someone from using your personal photos. I just knew this recently so as you can see, I don't have watermark on all of my photos.

Powtoon. Do you want to put animated videos or add unique visuals on your site? All you have to do is sign up with Powtoon. It's also for free plus they have a free mini-course tutorials to guide you.

I'm sure there are still a lot of sites and information out there that I haven't discover up to this time. I've been blogging for years now but I still consider myself as a newbie and I will not get tired of learning everyday.

Do you know any sites or applications like those mentioned above that will help one to create a all for free website? I would appreciate if you can share them.

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Corregidor a.k.a the Rock

Mile Long barracks ruins

It was sometime in February this year that I had a solo trip to the Island of Corregidor. Corregidor is also known as 'the rock' due to its rocky landscape and fortifications. The six hours (approximately) trip was all worth it amidst the heat of the sun on that day.

I have been looking forward to see the island, the old buildings destroyed by bombs, those giant cannons, the ruins and everything war remains. Felt like I'm just inside a time machine hearing the history and at the same time seeing the spot right where it happened. Thanks to our tour guide for detailing the history of Corregidor. I took a lot of photos and here are some of my favorites.

Malinta tunnel- the fact that it has played a very important role during the World War. This is where Phil Army 3rd Lt Norman Reyes said the lines: 'Good evening, everyone, everywhere...This is the voice of Freedom broadcasting from somewhere in the Philippines. Bataan has fallen.' he quivered amid the crackling static...April 9,1942. 

I can't believe that during that time there exist a massive indoor swimming pool that's all dried up now. Anyone can't also leave the island without taking some photos of the giant cannons.

And the most moving part of my trip was...remembering the brave soldiers during the war and how they fought hard for the freedom that we have today. I do have a brother who's a soldier and I can't imagine the hard life he has to survive every day just to fulfill his duties.

The circular altar above can be found in a dome at the Pacific War Memorial, through which light falls during daylight.

Which of the photos above do you think is my Photo of the trip?

To Conquer Corregidor you may check the site: http://www.corregidorphilippines.com

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ACE Water Spa discounts

Before I was able to sign up for a VIP card, I used to go to Ace Water Spa using a voucher from Metrodeal paying P349 instead of the regular rate P550 for adult. They are still offering the same service at the same price thru Metrodeal from time to time. I even gave some vouchers to my mom who really enjoyed her time at the spa in every visit. She said it's worth it than the 1 hour massage voucher I gave her before.

I am glad I found a spa like the Ace Water in Pasig as it is not very far from where we live. I like how the hydrotherapy spa is set up plus the entire place is well maintained. When one of my closest friends from abroad arrived, I did recommend the place and she said that she would definitely want to go back. Of course we were able to get discounts using my existing VIP card.

ACE VIP Card is Php 999.00 and it is valid for one year. But the perks that you can get is more than twice the price of the membership fee you paid for.

**PERKS included**

1. Free 1 Ace Water Spa Adult Ticket
2. 1 Buy 1 Take 1 Adult Coupon
3. 1 Buy 1 Take 1 Kiddie Coupon
4. 1 Buy 2 Take 1 Adult Coupon
5. 1 Buy 1 Take 1 Set Meal at Ace Coffee Lounge
6. Free 1 Ace Water Spa ticket on your Birth Date
7. Additional 1 night room accommodation at Ace Hotel & Suite
8. Free Pitcher of Ace Punch for a KTV room booking
9. Free Bottle of Wine or Pitcher of Ace Punch (when you dine at Sky High Bar)

Find out more about them at http://www.acewaterspa.com.ph

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PLACES of My Year 2014

My year 2014 is inspired by the late 'Travel Time' host Maam Susan Calo-Medina travel stories. 'Huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan' as she would always say. Since I am based here in Metro Manila, I made it a point to visit neighboring provinces and the island of Luzon has a lot to offer. I am more excited to see more places this 2015. Here are the places of my 2014 in photos...

Calle Crisologo Vigan 

near Muelle pier Puerto Galera

Station 2 Boracay Island

Mt Malarayat Golf and Country Club Lipa City

Holy Rosary Parish church Angeles City