Craft Beer & Liquor Delivery in the Philippines

With the closure of many bars and restaurants everywhere because of the pandemic, more people want to drink in the safety of their homes. While groceries and minimarts have stocked up on the usual staples of mainstream beer brands, sometimes you just want something different for special occasions, but you also want to avoid going out just to get your essential liquor supplies. It’s now more convenient than ever to get quality craft beer delivered straight to your home.

Here are few craft beer delivery services and breweries based in Metro Manila where you can easily order your stash online and get beer delivered straight to your doorstep.

NOTE: Due to government regulations and travel restrictions, some online stores can only service areas in the NCR not covered by liquor bans. Provincial deliveries may be delayed.

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Blanco Family Museum & BRKD Café in Angono, Rizal

When you think of museums to visit in Rizal, the Instagram hotspots of Pinto Art Museum and Art Sector Gallery and Chimney Café are the first two museums that immediately come to mind. But it’s always nice to visit and revisit the older and more established museums around the country.

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Bike-friendly garden resto in Rizal: 25th Hill Café

Since the pandemic hit, I’ve been trying to avoid group rides and crowded places. While the number of al fresco restaurants and pop-up cafes along the main Marilaque highway has really mushroomed, the most popular spots tend to get crowded with groups of riders and cyclists. For date rides or solo rides, I prefer to go to hidden spots a little off-the-beaten path.

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How video games helped me during the pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on the video game industry. With restricted movement as people are forced to quarantine at home, interest in gaming has just boomed. People have turned to video games as a hobby and means of socialization, organizing virtual meet ups with friends through games. While many industries are still struggling to find their footing, video games continue to be developed and released digitally, so it’s still possible to access new games and content even with prolonged lockdowns.

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National Museum of Natural History in Manila: New Guidelines (June 2021)

Museums have just started to reopen again in Manila at a restricted capacity, with limits on the number of visitors and online reservations systems in place. One of the country’s top museums that recently reopened is the National Museum of Natural History, one of the three main museums inside the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) complex, which also includes the Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Anthropology.

My last visit to the Museum of Natural History was before the pandemic hit, but I’m sharing the latest guidelines and new features as of June 2021 for reference for those who are looking for somewhere new to go in the metro.

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Get Chainline’s bike-themed craft beers delivered at home

Here’s something cool for those who like craft beer and biking. Chainline Brewing Company, a bike-inspired craft beer brand from the USA, is now available in the Philippines.

Inspired by the active outdoor lifestyle of Seattle, and situated alongside Kirkland’s brand new bicycle corridor, Chainline Brewing Company was founded in 2014 with the singular goal of creating the highest quality ales and lagers for the discerning craft beer drinker. It’s said to be the fastest growing micro-brewery in Kirkland, Washington, USA, home of fresh hops farms.

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Review: 2021 Nakto Ranger All Terrain E-bike

Biking has really boomed during the pandemic, both for daily commuter use as people face problems with public transportation, and as one of the few allowable socially distanced leisure activities you can do outdoors. However, with the sizzling summer heat, daily commuters and employees who rely on pure pedal power to get to and from work may find biking regularly too tiring.

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All-New Honda Dio: Specs, price & more

With the ongoing pandemic, motorcycles are fast-becoming the ride of the new normal. For those looking for a budget-friendly scooter that can take you around the city for your daily tasks and leisure rides for the weekend, Honda’s latest model, The All-New Dio is probably one of the most affordable options in the local market today, priced at less than 50 thousand pesos!

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CEB Super Pass lets you “buy & fly all you can” for just 99 pesos

It’s been a while since most of us have traveled, and with various stages of lockdowns extending for over a year now, more people are looking forward to traveling once again when it’s safe. It may be difficult to plan definite vacations right now because of all the uncertainty, but we all need something to look forward to and hope for in the future.

With vaccine rollouts underway and different LGUs putting their own health and safety systems in place, airlines are hoping for more smiles ahead to revive domestic tourism industry, which was been badly impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

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Limited Edition 2021 Vespa Pic Nic in the Philippines: Specs, price, and more

When you think of retro scooters, Vespa is the most iconic and well-respected brand that immediately comes to mind. The legendary Italian brand of scooter manufactured by Piaggio has been around for 75 years. The classic scooter was launched in 1946 in Florence, Tuscany and has achieved a cult following among motorcycle riders and enthusiasts worldwide.

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