by nicoleortega | Jun 26, 2015 | Lifestyle, Travels
To anyone going to Hong Kong soon, 22 SHIPS is one dining experience you should not miss! This no reservations, no service charge restaurant by Chef Jason Atherton is one treasure of a place. It is located at street level, 22 Ship Street, Wan Chai, on a road...
by nicoleortega | Jun 20, 2015 | Lifestyle
Everybody who knows us, knows that when it comes to fathers day, mothers day and valentines, we celebrate at home. We loathe the traffic, and don’t like the stress of having to reserve early only to arrive at super packed restaurants that have slower than usual...
by nicoleortega | Jun 12, 2015 | Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle
Spanish Brand TOUS, is now in Manila. My daughter, Natalia and I were asked to be their brand ambassadors a few weeks ago as they launched their Glorietta 2 flagship store— we gamely obliged. We were immediately drawn to their fun yet classic styles...
by nicoleortega | Jun 6, 2015 | Lifestyle, Travels
Next to Filipino food, Spanish is a cuisine I crave for. I grew up with both these fares served endlessly throughout our family sunday lunches and they have stuck with me as staples. My children are the same, Spanish food is always a requested addition when I do my...
by nicoleortega | Jun 5, 2015 | Lifestyle, Travels
I am always asked why I like to travel to Hong Kong so much. Well aside from Los Angeles, where I spent a lot of my childhood/teenage years, Hong Kong is somewhat home to me as well. When I was seventeen, I spent a whole summer in this beautiful place which was...
by nicoleortega | May 30, 2015 | Lifestyle, Travels
Vacations in all forms are such a welcome respite. Provincial vacations though, are just special. All mankind must experience being in a province and getting into the local scene even once in his or her lifetime. To the ones who have access to it, take advantage!...