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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Travel 6:25 PM

Dok Tour visits KAMIKAZOO: Zipline with the Tigers

Be the first to see and experience the newest and only ZIPLINE RIDE WITH THE TIGERS in the world located in Subic, the KAMIKAZOO.

This is a new heart-stopping attraction in Zoobic Safari to be launched on March 21, 2015. It is a 130 meter long ride that will go to the tiger sanctuary. With a capacity of 8 persons, the passengers will ride a capsule made of welded wire where chickens are attached to it. From a height of 10 meters the capsule will drop down to about 1 ft from the ground. The tigers will then excitedly outdo each other to get the chickens around the capsule. This is the best way to Zoom and drop in the tiger sanctuary and test your bravery.

Zoobic Safari, the only tiger safari in the Philippines is located in Subic Freeport Zone. Get a heart-pounding adventure in visiting its classic attractions, Serpentarium; a wild encounter with snakes, lizards and iguanas, Zoobic Park, a walk-through petting zoo, Tiger Safari, an enclosed safari jeep ride that will take you to the tigers’ natural habitat, Croco Loco, a crocodile lair with more than a hundred crocodiles where you will have a chance to feed them.

Also included in Zoobic Safari’s amazing attractions are Savannah, Zoobic Cave and Forbidden Cave. Packed with more thrill and excitement, discover your braver side and tour around this exotic sanctuary. Anticipate a wilder quest with another feral attraction, the Lion Safari.

So open your schedule for an overdose of fun and excitement this summer, and visit one of the happiest places, Zoobic Safari, open daily from 8am to 4pm. Stay tune for more details! :)

Cheers!

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Lifestyle 6:11 PM

Dok Tour Visits Above Aesthetics At Quezon City

In this image-conscious era, people are so mindful on how they look, what is the tone of their skin and many more skin-related qualms. Many concoctions now are easy to be reached since they are available in the market but only a few can tell you what might be the effect of those creams and the like on you and the way you live.

Discussion with Dra. Conrada Veruasa-Apostol

Diamond Peel treatment

During the application

Here are some products available

Dra. Conrada Veruasa-Apostol

Recently, I , together with some bloggers, were invited by a friend to try and have a free consultation in Quezon City. The aesthetic center I visited was Above Aesthetics which is located Scout Madrinan, Quezon City. The clinic is so appealing that it really captivated my eyes and my heart. It's relaxing.

The bloggers had a very informative talk with Dra. Conrada Veruasa-Apostol who is a plastic cosmetic surgeon. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and a Fellow in International College of Surgeons. Need I say more? She is an expert when it comes to beauty, lifestyle and all.

Dra. Apostol on Beauty

"It's not about how you look, it's about how you live it", she said. Agree! There are so many things that the bloggers learned from her. Her clinic doesn't only promote beauty -- having surgery and the like, but also the way you live your life is also a factor.

Experience Above Aesthetics

My experience in Above Aesthetics was superb. I learned a lot from Dra. Apostol and also tips from her accommodating staff on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to achieve a "good look" (IFYWIM).

Well, I would recommend this aesthetic center for you to know how to live a healthy life.

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Travel 11:06 PM

Dok Tours #TheVCexperience at Victoria Court

Victoria Court has a dream. That dream is to transport its guests to a different reality from the time one drives into the properties until they check out. Victoria Court has a vision. That vision is to be the perfect host and delight guests every time, every stay.

Having these challenges in mind, the team has come up with #TheVCExperience – a campaign aimed at informing guests of the distinction that comes with staying at Victoria Court. What makes Victoria Court unique? What sets Victoria Court apart from its competitors? It is #TheVCExperience.

#TheVCexperience showcases everything you can possibly do at Victoria Court. Victoria Court’s goal is to own milestones. From Anniversaries to thematic debuts, they offer the experience customized and catered just for you. Being known for having Superthematic Suites that cater to one’s fantasy date or perfect thematic party, why not party in costume or character. Choose who you want to be for your birthday or stag party. If you want to be the President of the United States for a day, try the Oval Office at Victoria Court Pasig. Addicted to game of thrones, choose your Kingdom and win the Throne at Victoria Court Cuneta. So many themes to choose from – Be Someone Else today.

Wanting that perfect place for a proposal? Choose from Victoria Court’s destination suites. Santorini, Maldives, Sedona, Bali, whatever backdrop you wish, they can provide. Victoria Court will do everything it can to make her say YES. Share with the world how She said Yes.

Dance like no one is watching or try to hit those high notes, in the privacy of your own suite with only your friends to see and hear. Party Beyond Ordinary is Victoria Court’s promise.

Relax and put your feet up. Victoria Court’s amenities include Jacuzzis and intimate tubs where you can just forget the world, even just for awhile. Enjoy the LED Flat Screen TVs and surround sound system and cheer for your favorite Ms. Universe candidate and scream as loud as you can when she wins.

This 2015, Victoria Court will be coming up with more themes and packages experiences to tickle your fancy. Victoria Court’s dream is to give you the perfect experience for that once in a lifetime milestone. Victoria Court’s vision is to be THE perfect host at that perfect moment.

Find your Sweet escape, Party Beyond Ordinary, Feel the distinction and let Victoria Court share with you #TheVCExperience.

Cheers to Victoria Court!~

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Technology 4:57 PM

AXN Announces “Asia’s Got Talent” Judges: David Foster, Melanie C, Anggun and Van Ness Wu

SINGAPORE (13 January 2015) – It’s a YES! Grammy-award winner David Foster, UK pop sensation and former Spice Girl Melanie C, Indonesian rock icon Anggun and Taiwanese-American pop idol Van Ness Wu have been named as the celebrity judging panel for the season premiere of hit talent search show, “Asia’s Got Talent” on AXN.

Billed as the biggest talent competition in the world, “Asia’s Got Talent” will light up screens across Asia in March on AXN and will feature some of the region’s most incredible performing artists as they compete to take home the coveted winning title.

Hui Keng Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia said, “We have put together a superb panel of judges for ‘Asia’s Got Talent’. This is definitely our most ambitious original series to date and is very much in line with the type of smart, high-quality local programming that audiences have come to expect from AXN."

Anggun

Anggun started singing at seven and by 12 released her first Indonesian studio album, ‘Dunia Aku Punya’, with hit single ‘Mimpi’ recognized as one of the ‘150 Greatest Indonesian Songs of All Time’ by Rolling Stone magazine.

David Foster

David Foster discovered and launched some of the greatest music careers including Michael Bublé, Josh Groban and Celine Dion. He has created hit songs and award-winning platinum and gold albums for Earth, Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall & Oates, Brandy, ’N Sync, Boz Scaggs, and Gloria Estefan; propelled classical singers like Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban into mainstream popularity; as well as created soundtracks for hit films like “The Bodyguard”, “Urban Cowboy”, and “St. Elmo’s Fire”.

Melanie C

Melanie was part of the iconic five-member Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed ‘Sporty Spice’. Following that, as a solo artist, Melanie sold more than 12 million records from six albums that she released. She has the second most No.1 singles in the United Kingdom and is also the only female to top the charts as part of a quintet, a quartet, a duo and solo.

Van Ness Wu

Van Ness Wu was born in California where he took classes in performing arts, acting and languages in Hollywood before moving to Taiwan at 21 to build his career. His breakthrough came with his lead role in the wildly popular hit idol drama “Meteor Garden” and its sequels. Van Ness and his co-actors of the series formed the pop idol group F4 – now known as JVKV – and released three studio albums.

Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director of FremantleMedia Asia said, “We’re proud to say that ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ will be the largest version ever of the Got Talent franchise, and our judges bring a depth and breadth of experience and talent worthy of this show.”

From thousands of applicants, the four judges must select Asia's most jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, and breathtaking performances. Those who move on to the semi- finals will face an even more intimidating judge, the AXN audience at home who will ultimately determine who wins the first season of Asia’s Got Talent. Adding to the excitement, the semi-finals and finale will be held at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, with the winner awarded a contract to return and perform live at Asia’s leading entertainment destination.

Cheers to Sony Pictures TV Network, AXN & Asia's Got Talent for this milestone!~

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Travel 12:19 AM

Dok Tour Eats at Marikina City's Pan De Amerikana

Lately, restaurants are coming up with new and fresh ideas on how to attract patrons. With the increasing number of food chains in and out of the metro, restaurateurs must make sure that they will have gimmicks that will make their customers keep on coming back and of course the quality of the food will not be compromised.

Pan De Amerikana

I have been to this restaurant way back my high school days and it's just this year that I have decided to write about them. Pan De Amerikana opened last April 2003 (according to their facebook fan page) and originally started as panaderia (bakery). I have no detailed information about their restaurant though I experienced firsthand some of their dishes when I visited the place.

I have tried their pandesal before but I did not order one during my most recent visit since that was a noon. Lol! But for the record, PDA houses one of the best-tasting pandesal I have tried. You can even eat it without any spread.

Dining in

Duyan

I have never been to the other branches yet aside from the main branch of Pan De Amerikana which is located at the heart of Marikina City near SSS Village. The restaurant is quite big and can accommodate a large number of people. The place is so cozy and very laid back. It's very relaxing.

Chessboard

You can even play chess while waiting for your orders!! If this is not enough, you can play chess with PDA's big chess pieces.

Woah!

Cute display

Fancy sink decors

There is also a hanging bridge inside the Marikina Branch, so, rated SPG. Ha!

The food.

Since the time I visited PDA was lunch time, I ordered their bestsellers for lunch. I was on my "diet" state that moment but when I tried their dishes, I almost ate even their plates. Lol! That's how delicious their dishes were.

Dinuguan - Php 55

Dinuguan at Php55 is already served with rice. Their own version of dinuguan tastes really authentic. I just love how vinegary this dinuguan tastes. Also, I liked how saucy it is and it's all meat. Really salivating!

Waknatoy - Php 70

Waknatoy is priced at Php 70 (ala carte) and is a proud Marikenyo cuisine. This dish tastes the same as menudo although it's saucier and more delicious! Yey!

Chicken Curry - Php 60

Chicken Curry is awesome. I just love its kick of spice, just perfect. Carrots and potatoes were also cooked just right.

My overall verdict for Pan De Amerikana is 8/10. Awesome place plus delicious food deserves a slow clap from Dok Tour!

What I didn't like about my stay?

The chubby girl who happens to be the crew who served the food to me wasn't that accommodating. If only she knows how to smile to her customers then my stay would be perfect.

Still, Cheers to Pan De Amerikana!~

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Lifestyle 4:35 PM

The Cream Factory Bath & Body Creations

If you're not smiling after a hot shower in the New Year, then it's time to ditch the boring soap you've been using and switch to something that your skin would thank you for later.

The Cream Factory is an exciting and new US brand of bath and body creations. The Cream Factory, the first soft soap in the world that combines the goodness and skin benefits of Netherlands goat milk and 100% active botanical ingredients sourced from around the world, is so good on your skin you're going to want to take a bath again and again. Friendly warning: this stuff can get addicting, and the number of “addicts” is rising!

A look at the 12 variants of The Cream Factory bath creams and scrubs and you'd think you're reading the dessert menu from a restaurant. In a way, you are – “dessert for your skin” – because most of the active botanical ingredients are, in fact, edible. There are variants that feature Honey, Seaweed, Almond, Açaí Berry, Avocado, Cinnamon, and Yogurt. Yum!

“We want people to change the way they take a bath and think about baths. We want them to step out of the shower and feel good about themselves. When you feel good about yourself, chances are you're going to have a much better day overall,” said Ched Dayot, the “executioner” (which is a fancy way of saying “product manager and brand ambassador”) of Because, Inc., the company that imports The Cream Factory into the Philippines.

What's great about The Cream Factory is that you can use one variant one day and another the next. Add the equally amazing and award-winning body scrubs and you'd find yourself spending so much more time in the bath. Customers report it is like having a spa treatment in the comfort and convenience of their own home – and they can do it every day!

“At Because, we want to celebrate the rapidly changing lifestyle of women. People are so much more sophisticated nowadays, and better informed about the good and bad ingredients in the products they use. And this is why we are confident they will love The Cream Factory,” said Dayot.

The Cream Factory is a brand of soft soap and body scrub from the USA. In late 2013, Because launched the products in the country, making the Philippines the first country to carry the brand outside the US. The Cream Factory has been very well-received by the beauty industry and consumers alike – a quick Internet search will reveal countless reviews from excited industry bloggers and satisfied and happy consumers who have joined the #BathRevolution, and changed the way they think about baths.

Dayot sees huge potential for the brand. A visit to the beauty section in any supermarket will tell you that some 70 percent of soaps are what would be considered “hard soaps”, or soap bars. In more developed markets, “soft soap” rules. The Philippines is on the verge of change, and Dayot believes that the Philippines’ customer should start with the best soft soap available anywhere – The Cream Factory.

A 768-ml bottle of The Cream Factory bath cream soft soap retails at P699, while a 221-ml bottle is at P299. There are two types of goat milk and active botanical body scrubs as well: a deep cleaning “salty” scrub made with salt crystals, and a more gentle “creamy” scrub using walnut sprinkles to slough off dead skin. The Cream Factory’s Scrub-in-a-Tub (their cute-sounding scrub name) comes in huge and convenient flip-top jars. The “salty” scrub retails for P799, and the “creamy” scrub has a price tag of P599.

Want to be in the good books of your special someone this year? Then give the joy and fun of The Cream Factory to your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day! It’s a very special gift, your partner will love it (and love you for it), and trust us – you’ll both enjoy the immediate and amazing results when you change the way you think about baths and join the #BathRevolution.

Cheers!~

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Lifestyle 4:18 AM

Aldrin Lumaban wins 2nd Philippine National Barista Championship

Pasay, Philippines (October 17, 2014) – Philippine National Barista Championship hails Aldrin Lumaban of Craft Coffee Revolution as the 2^nd champion to represent the country in international coffee competition at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.

Aldrin Lumaban wons 2nd National Barista Championship

Aldrin Lumaban with the previous PNBC Champion Kevin

Aldrin Lumaban won the prestigious National Barista Championship whipping 23 contenders during the three-day competition. Lumaban will be the Philippines’ representative to the World Barista Championship in Seattle, United States next year.

Allegro Beverage Corporation featuring the champion of PNBC year 1, Kevin

During the competition...

Set of judges

A number of sensory judges including Lauro Fioretti, chief engineer of espresso coffee machine maker Nuova Simonelli, and Leo de Leon, founder and president of Allegro Beverage Corp, noted the “consistency” of Lumaban’s drinks and communication skills. The winning barista was judged in both sensory and technical aspects of coffee-making.

From his humble beginnings in Craft Coffee Revolution, Lumaban has been actively joining national competitions and even participated in last year’s PNBC.

The Philippine National Barista Championship was organized by Allegro Beverage, a leading coffee and beverage supplier in the HoReCa industry and the Association of Filipino Baristas, inc with Resorts World Manila as prestigious platinum partner and sponsor.

Aside from the competition itself, there were exhibits of different coffee machines, coffee beans and more during the said event. If you are a coffee afficionado, you will really enjoy this event as the champions will be the one to make coffee for you.

Coffee made by Kevin

Dang Gomez of Resorts World Manila

People of Resorts World Manila

Marketing and Communications team of Resorts World Manila

Gourmet Farms

Coffee beans

Espresso machines by Allegro Beverages

Dok Tour is looking forward for more events like this. This is one event that showcases the wide variety of coffee beans the Philippines has to offer the international market and the world-class talent of the Filipino baristas.

Dok Tour-approved!

Cheers!~

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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Travel 2:08 AM

Ace Hotel and Suites launches Sky Garden Fine Dining

Pasig, Philippines (October 15, 2014) -- Ace Hotel and Suites launches a luxurious restaurant that caters gourmet dishes good for romantic dates, get-togethers and even for people looking for a very intimate casual dining at the heart of Pasig City.

Ace Hotel and Suites.

Ace Hotel and Suites is popularly known to house an exceptional hydrotherapy spa in the country which they call as the "Ace Water Spa". It also has various restaurants and entertainment facilities, which will surely keep you coming back, namely: Ace Buffet, Ace Coffee Lounge, Party! Party! Family KTV and the Sky High Bar.

Sky Garden Fine Dining Restaurant

An exclusive food tasting event was held recently for the kick-off of Sky Garden Fine Dining restaurant attended by online media people, food critics, foodies and VIPs. The management aims to know what needs to be enhanced in the food that they will serve during the "actual production" of the restaurant and get feedback from the invited guests.

Inside Sky Garden Fine Dining Restaurant

The Sky Garden Fine Dining Restaurant is also the venue where the breakfast buffet is served for both hotel and walk-in guests and operates daily from 6am-10am.

The venue transforms into a majestic and romantic spot at the 8th floor of Ace Hotel & Suites where you can see the wonderful lights of nearby cities like Bonifacio Global City, Makati City and many more and also witness the grandiose skyscraper buildings of the metro.

Wonder in the delicious one-of-a-kind 8-course dinner to amuse your sagacious palate. The dinner will be begin with starter followed by the appetizer, and a soup of your choice to warm you throughout the night.

Sky Garden 8-course dinner menu

Garlic Bread with Mushroom Antipasto

Garlic Bread with Mushroom Antipasto is the starter and I was like, "What a way to start my dinner?" Literally, after savoring yourself with the mushroom Antipasto, you'll feel delighted. It just tastes light and cheesy! Just enough for a romantic dinner. Yay!

Shrimp & Curry

Shrimp and Curry did not fail to spice up my evening. The curry also tastes better than any other curry sauces I have tried. The shrimps are not gummy, it was cooked excellently. Asparagus is delicious. Everything with shrimp & curry is mold to perfection!

Cream of Pumpkin and Carrot

Cream of Pumpkin and Carrot will surely warm you and your date for the evening. The soup is flavorful and is quite a big serving for me. I am not a soup fan but this made me turnaround. I love it. You may also choose a light soup, Seafood Consomme. After the soup was served, salad and the palate cleanser followed.

Mixed Greens with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens with Red Wine Vinaigrette is phenomenal! This is the first time that I finished a salad dish in one-sitting! I just love how the red wine was used as the vinaigrette and the bleu cheese though some did not find it marvelously but let's give Bleu Cheese a break. It is one extraordinary kind of cheese! :)

Lime Sherbet in Aloe Vera Juice

Lime Sherbet in Aloe Vera Juice is what we exactly need to cleanse our taste buds and prepare ourselves for the main course. I am sure everyone needs to have a drink after the main course. There were actually 5 options as your main course and you only need to choose one-- Rib-eye steak with Sauteed Arugula and Mashed Potato, Prawns with Salted Herring Pasta, Corniche Chicken with Organic Wild Rice Pilaf, Pan-Grilled US Porkloin with Sauteed Diced Potatoes, and last but not the least is Chilean Seafood Risotto. I was told that a main course dish is good for 1 person only but it was a helluva of a dish! It's a big serving!

Rib-eye Steak with Sauteed Arugula and Mashed Potato

Rib-eye steak with Sauteed Arugula and Mashed Potato is my choice. It is very saucy which I really like because the steak sauce is delicious and really jived with my taste buds. Mashed Potato is also classy. One thing I did not like about the meat is, it's quite rubbery (just a little). Nonetheless, the dish is so courtly and delicious.

Pan-Grilled US Porkloin with Sauteed Diced Potatoes

Pan-Grilled US Porkloin with Sauteed Diced Potatoes is my other option. As this was a food tasting event, I got to try two dishes but when you will dine here, you'll just have a choice of 1 main course dish. The porkloin is smoky and I just love its texture. Although it is quite dry, I would prefer it that way than being too oily. The sauce also tastes great as well as the diced potatoes. The presentation of the dish is majestic!

Other options as main course..

Chilean Seafood Risotto

Prawns with Salted Herring Pasta

Corniche Chicken with Organic Wild Rice Pilaf

eTo complete your romantic dinner, Sky Garden gives you three options for your dessert namely: Molten Lava Cake ala Mode, Creme Brulee or Tiramisu.

Molten Lava Cake ala Mode

Molten Lava Cake ala Mode is my choice of dessert. Aside from its salivating presentation, molten lava cake boasts a very sweet chocolate that will surely excite and give happy hormones to anyone who will ingest it.

Other options for desserts..

Tiramisu

Creme Brulee

A cup of coffee or tea is also served during your dining experience in the Sky Garden Fine Dining Restaurant.

All of these are only Php 1, 299 net per person while a special discounted rate of only Php 899 net per person from October 18 until November 30, 2014 is yours to enjoy every Tuesday to Sunday 6pm to 11pm.

For table reservations and inquiries, please call 628-1888 or visit their website at www.acehotelsuites.com

Thanks Twinkle & Jennet for the invite! :)

Verdict:

Place - 9/10

Food - 9/10

Dok Tour-approved!

Cheers!~

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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Dok Tour visits KAMIKAZOO: Zipline with the Tigers

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Dok Tour Visits Above Aesthetics At Quezon City

Monday, February 2, 2015

Dok Tours #TheVCexperience at Victoria Court

Monday, January 26, 2015

AXN Announces “Asia’s Got Talent” Judges: David Foster, Melanie C, Anggun and Van Ness Wu

Dok Tour Eats at Marikina City's Pan De Amerikana

Sunday, January 25, 2015

The Cream Factory Bath & Body Creations

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Aldrin Lumaban wins 2nd Philippine National Barista Championship

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Ace Hotel and Suites launches Sky Garden Fine Dining

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