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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Places to rent in Bolinao, Pangasinan


Every moment in time we all want to be able to take a cool picture under a beautiful view.

This was taken in Sual, Pangasinan on the month of August when you need to grasp sometimes it will rain and be really humid. Once you catch the best time to head down to the beach. 

I have traveled to Bolinao, Pangasinan when during that time my mom wanted to invest a property in front of a beach front.

I was able to explore and see the different parts of Pangasinan. 

I would like to share it with you. 

First of all I use to book my stay from a app called, Booking.com and found out that they get a certain percentage from the person you would book from the rate is higher.

After traveling and visiting the area I met Alona Orlanda Viray who actually has a lot of rentals in that area.

The first visit I had booked at her Alona's Traditional Filipino Home Villa. The reason I liked this one is the house was in front of a beach front.





This is the view at night so different from what you normally see near the beach.


The second place I had tried is called, "Traditional Cottage Villa".


Here is a video clip I took of the Traditional Cottage Villa 

There is a caretaker in the home and if you want someone to cook fresh food from the sea you just need to pay the ingredients. Just informed them what food you want to be cook.

Salad

Clam

Grilled Lempo


Curacha is better than a crab and lobster combined together

Sea urchin
This is the 3rd place we had rented through Alona which is close by Hundred Island National Park in Alaminos, Pangasinan



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