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Carmina's review on Summit Hotel in Tacloban

Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at  Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference.  As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...

Shrimp Popcorn from Blake's Wings & Steak Philippines

Carmina was craving food backed home in California having some shrimp popcorn that is served to you before you actually have your main course meal. Carmina found out you don't need to have it for an appetizer you can go straight to your main course meal. Carmina was able to find shrimp popcorn served with wedge fries at  Blake's Wings & Steak  in the Philippines. Carmina was surprise to see a lot on her plate while taking a picture. It comes with garlic mayo dipping sauce and a slice of lemon. The great part you can share it with another person to eat your shrimp popcorn and potato wedges for PHP 315.00 ($6.30) not including delivery fee using Grab Food. Shrimp popcorn remind me the texture when you eat mozzarella cheese only difference the shrimp is inside. The shrimp is easy to chew and it is not over cooked which is an A+ for me. Carmina has ordered from Blake's Wings and Steak you may read my other article: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/05/blakes-wings-steak...

Cheese Lover Sample Box, Classic Moist Banana Cake and Carrot Cake with Cashew Nuts Loaf from Mylene's Ensaymada and Banana Cake

  Christmas holidays are approaching and bakeries you haven't yet tried will offer a cheese lover sample box for you to be able to try. Carmina decided to try Mylene's Ensaymada and Banana Cake located at Xavierville Avenue through Grab Food. Sample Box comes with two pieces cheese ensaymada, three pieces cheese cup cake and four pieces cheese roll for PHP 270.00 ($5.40). Carmina decided to order Classic Moist Banana Cake and Carrot Cake with Cashew Nuts Loaf. Darker color is the Classic Moist Banana Cake for PHP 127.50 ($2.55) small size and Light Color is the Carrot Cake with Cashew Nuts Loaf for PHP 210.00 ($4.20) small size. Carmina had enjoyed her Classic Moist Classic Banana Cake and Carrot Cake with Cashew Nuts something different to try for a change. You have a family member looking for sweets. Carmina had handed them some ensaymada, cheese roll and cheese cup cake. Next day comes family member wants you to try and purchase by the dozen of Cheese roll however Mylene...