There are few times in life when complete strangers make you feel like the world is still full of grace and goodness. This review is fifteen years overdue, but the feeling of love, acceptance, and friendhipis still very fresh in my mind. Years ago I was living in Belgium, and needed a quick get-away from my au pair job. I stumbled upon Mabuhay--Eric and Herman--and life was changed for me. This was at a time when there was no such thing as Airbnb or HomeAway. They treated me like a friend--I was spoiled with attention, fresh bread, and freshly squeezed orange juice in the mornings. The rooms were impeccably clean and ultra stylish! But what most struck me--even fifteen years later--was how much the hosts cared about their guests. And how they'd welcome anyone with the same care and concern as they would for a dear friend. read more