If you have been to Haze, you would know that it surely lives up to its name. The bar would really…read moreget hazy once it the party gets down to business. I have found myself in Club Haze twice now and I have quite some fun. I don't really drink when I am there because if you have friends like me who party like there's no tomorrow, there's usually someone who would have to volunteer to stay sane and sober until the morning, and hey big surprise, that's always me. Some tips/ comments/ suggestions: 1. Do not wear heels, unless you are a certified model who's practically lived in heels your whole life, then be my guest 2. If you need a break from all the noise, the CR is the perfect place to go to 3. You would always see a celebrity there, and you would always freak out

These days, clubs around the metro are a dime a dozen. And more often than not, clubs will come and…read morego before you can even make it past the oceans of bodies that comprise the weekend crowd of The Fort. But Haze seems to have been able to defy these odds, having outlived so many of these clubs, and I think that it's largely due to it's size. The different thing about Haze is that it's much smaller than other clubs. While you would think that this is the reason why it wouldn't be as popular, I'd beg to differ. It's precisely because of it's size that while it still has the feel of the club, it still feels cozy, inviting, and it's patrons always find themselves coming back. I found myself in Haze with just one other girl friend one evening because, to be honest, we were bored. We wanted to go out, but didn't feel like going to a huge club with hundreds of people. So we got glammed up, and found ourselves standing in front of Haze. While a litlte bit hesitant at first, simply because it's impossible to tell what kind of crowd you'd find inside just by looking at it, it wasn't long before we were settling into our comfortable couch and having fun. The wait staff are attentive and efficient, the DJ on deck was spinning hits and remixes of popular 90s tunes, and we were actually looking around at a rather good looking crowd of different ages and nationalities. A pretty good Friday night if you ask me!

I was never a member here, but most of my friends were and this was where we would go when none of…read moreus had money for the mall. Located minutes within my high school, this country club was the place my friends and I would go to, to kill time. This is where we would eat, bowl, swim and hang out. (Along with a member who was lucky enough to be given spending privileges by their parents) But more than just those things, this place meant something more to us back then. This was where first kisses were made, where fist fights broke, where school rivalry was most evident and where friendships were solidified. I would not know how my life in La Salle would've turned out without "the club". Tips: 1. They have the best spaghetti and here. Make sure you order it. 2. Come here during the annual bingo event. It's quite fun.

Alabang Country Club will be your second home (as long as you're a member). It has everything you…read moreneed except for a bed to sleep on at night. It has a swimming pool, golf course, driving range, tennis courts, football field, polo field, baseball field, gym, candy and magazine shop, barber shop, salon, gas station, food, badminton courts, bowling alley, billiard tables, locker rooms with a sauna, Sunday mass, and lots of fun, leisure, and good times. The staff here are all very nice and warm and will engage you in conversation every now and then making it feel more of like a family. No money and no food at home? Head to the club. Want to swim, exercise, hit a few buckets of golf balls in the driving range, and do other activities? Head to the club. Need some candy or a magazine? Head to the club. Need some gas? Head to the club. Did a natural disaster just happen and mess up all your electricity and water at home? Head to the club. Want some to sip some fresh buko by the pool? Head to the club. Need a haircut, manicure, and pedicure? Head to the club. This place has all the solutions to your problems. Thank god for Alabang Country Club. It's really worth the membership.

Now surely everyone, local and foreigner alike, know about the Enchanted River in Palawan or the…read morecrystal clear blue waters of Boracay, but those places have gotten way too mainstream for my personal liking. For my birthday weekend earlier this summer, I suggested going to Puerto Galera, specifically Puerto Galera Beach Club on Talipanan Beach, only 4 hours away including boat travel. In all honesty, I was actually expecting a beach full of large, rowdy Filipino families, but it couldn't have been farther from my expectations. The beach was as remote as it got, with probably no more than 100 people along the coast at even the busiest hours (early morning and later afternoon). Our rooms were small but clean and air conditioned, and the house staff were more than accommodating. It was one of the cheaper resorts on the beach but it was highly satisfactory considering the price. There were a lot of restaurants along the beach, but a lot were expensive considering how much it cost to bring food to the remote beach. There were a lot of regular activities like island hopping and jet skiing that we didn't avail of; I think the real attractiveness of the beach can be attributed to its isolation.