The Story Behind the City of Smile’s Famous Welcome Marker

When travelers make their way into Bacolod City, primarily through the Bacolod-Silay Airport or the northern gateway of the city along the Bacolod-Murcia Road, they’re greeted by an eye-catching sight … Read More

Discover and Indulge in the Seafood Pala-Pala Cravings of Bacolod

Bacolod City is famed for its pala-pala culture—fresh seafood markets paired with paluto-style cooking stalls—offering a feast of flavors at affordable prices. Think ‘Dampa’ here in Manila. Here’s an in-depth guide … Read More

Where to Find Affordable Eats in Bacolod for the Budget-Conscious

Many people, both locals and tourists, go on adventures by just “winging it” or going on a backpacking trip. Traveling to a foreign nation for the first time and relishing … Read More

An Open Letter of Invitation to the Unsung Heroes of Philippine Travel & Tourism

  To our tour guides, porters, hotel frontliners, car rental drivers, dive instructors, homestay hosts, souvenir vendors, and every warm smile that makes Philippine travel unforgettable—this is for you. Dear … Read More

Ed Sheeran announces new single ‘Sapphire’ released on 5th June 2025

(Listen here). Following the hedonistic, technicolor pop of “Azizam” and the classic, heartfelt nostalgia of “Old Phone”, Sheeran returns with “Sapphire”—a dazzling anthem of connection and unbridled joy. Radiating with … Read More

The Ultimate Lacson Street Playbook

    Where to sleep, shop, feast, and wander along Bacolod’s celebrated Tourism Strip   Why Lacson Street Matters Running north-south through the heart of Bacolod, General Aniceto Lacson Street is … Read More