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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...

Stranded in Doha on July 15, 2016


This is when Mom Violy and Carmina got stranded and had to sleep over night at Doha coming from our Amsterdam trip and we didn't reach our connecting flight due to our Qatar airlines being delayed traveling to our stop over.

The best part I had extra change of clothing, and we're told we can only limit ourselves in our clothing that is why I always bring extra change of clothing in my hand carry because you never know what emergency you will expect on you

Qatar Airlines provide us a hotel and meals voucher during our stay. 






New friends I met during the same situation as us.













































After our experience we learn not to get a connecting flight and always stuck to a direct flight with our bad experience can never forget.

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