The Square is a colorful and vibrantly designed strip mall that follows Downtown Lancaster's…read moreoverall architectural theme of Modern with a local touch. This lifestyle hub at the heart of Cavite is located at Advincula Road, Alapan IIB, Imus City and is the perfect combination of comfort and convenience. Currently, they have 25 mixed tenants and much bigger soon as they open new retail buildings.

Amazing place to visit. Great dining choices. My favorite is the coffee project x fully booked…read moresection.

Whenever I can bully (ehem, invite!) my sister to go for a drive (she knows how, I don't), we…read moreusually head to Evia, just a few minutes away from our home. There's something about listening to music while cruising along Daang Hari that makes Saturday afternoons extra fun. We already have a routine established: We go to Kitchen Elf for my baking needs, shop at Rustan's Supermarket for groceries (only when the parental units ask that we do it), buy Aboy's Fresh Lumpia to take home, and pass by McDonald's or Starbucks to get food to eat in the car. When there's a bazaar on the Evia grounds, which is quite a regular occurrence especially during the holidays, we happily explore their wares. Evia is pet-friendly, and is quite a delightful place for furry friends as it has a wide space for walking. Stores are limited at the moment, though, so this is not a place to go to for shopping. But the center has something in it for all members of the family to enjoy. If you're looking to hang out and eat in a mall that's not too busy, you may want to give this a try.

This mall is so new that the smell of paint and drywall are still present, which does add to the…read morecharm of shopping here. Vista Mall has some nice shops that are great to visit. The All Day Supermarket, Coffee Project and Rufo's are just a few. It also houses a hardware store and a bakery. It is worth visiting. The restrooms are clean and well stocked.

Right across BF Ruins is Robinson's Supermarket. For years, I always thought it was nothing but…read morejust a supermarket. It turns out that's actually a mall. And a pretty decent one at that. The look and feel is very similar to strip malls in the US, where there are a few hand-picked merchants providing everything one needs in a single stop. They have CR-King, David's Salon, California Nails, Cebuana Lhuillier, Japan Home Centre, Handyman, Robinsons Appliances, OMF Literature Bookshop and Western Union as the more familiar shops. They also have small ones that have interesting items such as Too Nice, Runway, Red Carpet Shoes, Jazz House of Gifts, Go Ape Boutique, Golden 3 Pet Supplies, Funky Plum, Dainty Bold Accessories, Little Town School and Office Supply and Cosmetics Korea. They have several beauty places aside from David's such as Glam Salon, Lash Stuidio, Luna Dermatologica, Nature's Cradle Spa, Taylor Tyler Salon and Robots & Dolls Kids Salon. They also have a lot of food choices for the hungry shopper including: Big Better Burger, Bon Chon, Café France, Fat Melts, Ichnigo, Jin's Kimbab, King Katsu, Reyes BBQ, Kopiroti, Sophia's Mediterranean Cuisine and Yellow. They have a few kiosk in the open air area such as Zagu, Waffle Time Takoyaking, Pongalapong Bibingka, Potato Corner, Pink Cub Scrambles, Nacho King, Miggy Wiggy Ice Cream, Master Siomai, Inikot Kanin, Fruitas, Don' Original Spanish Churros and Empanada Mas. In the open area, they have a children's play center which has foam tiles and Little Tykes play houses and slides. Our kids love playing there - it pretty safe and clean. This is a great way to relax and cool off after finishing you BF Ruins shopping. Plus there are great deals there, too. I found a children's shoes in Japan Home Center for 2 pairs at P88!

Pinoys love malls, and those who can afford to own one will always find ways to put some sort of…read moremall everywhere possible--which leads us to Pergola Mall. BF Homes is a neighborhood abundant with all sorts of businesses (mostly restaurants, bars, and everything Korean), and being a ginormous subdivision, it makes sense that there should be some sort of mall here. Though, Pergola Mall is quite small to be called a "mall". It's mostly Robinson's Supermarket, a food court (with free wi-fi) upstairs, Handyman, some restaurants and a few salons and stores. And, it is worth mentioning that there is a Japan Home Centre here, which is always(!) a good thing. It's a very laid back place to spend a lazy afternoon, or get some errands done. You've got toddlers? There's a tiny playground in the middle, and some benches. You can also bring your pooch. They've also got some zumba/other physical type of exercise on the 2nd floor activity area as well if you're into that. Good food places here include Sophia's, a Mediterranean restaurant.. well actually that's probably about it that's worth mentioning. For cafes, there's a Kopi Roti and a Cafe France. This place has seen better days, and businesses do come and go. But its always been an OK place to grab some groceries, get some quick school supplies (at Little Town) and maybe a quick coffee or two. Or... you know, leech onto their free-wifi like those people who hang out at the 2nd floor food court.

This, as the rest of the malls in BGC are all overhyped. Just filled with people acting as main…read morecharacters holding zero shopping bags in their arms, and rather blocking the walkways spamming photos for their social media to "look rich." Not a fan of this area.

This place is like a 5 drive from my home!! The Taco Bell here is amazing, but the Halal Guys has a…read morebit of a metallic, smoky after taste though, but still not a bad restaurant

So it's been 17 years since last went to the Philippines, and I didn't know what to expect…read more What a pleasant surprise it was when my parents and I checked in to the Airbnb and we find out that the Venice Grand Canal Mall was just across the street. I spent a lot of time here. As soon as you walk into the mall, it doesn't feel like you're in the Philippines anymore. The canal was nice to see during the day and at night. You can even take a gondola through the canal. They also have an area where you can feed pigeons seeds. They have a lot of the stores and the restaurants that we have in the US. I was joking around saying that I traveled 7200 miles to eat at a Denny's in the Philippines. Lol. And you know I had to hit up the Uniqlo here! Will I be back? Of course. Especially if I stay at the same Airbnb. I'll see you when I see you Venice Grand Canal Mall!

The Venice Grand Canal Mall is a large lifestyle center located in Taguig, Philippines…read more The Venice Grand Canal Mall should be viewed within the context of a master planned development. Encircling this mall are apartments, condos and office towers. The mall offers a lot: a supermarket; bookstores; fast food and casual dining restaurants; a multi-screen movie theater; spaces for dance and play--and a lot of retail shopping. You can also buy tickets for a gondola ride or rent a swan boat. This location provided an opportunity for me to people watch; examine products and brands unfamiliar to me; and to price compare goods in the PHL, versus back home. It was interesting.

The more things change, the more things stay the same. The same can be true for this big old…read morebuilding. It's changed hands several times and with each change brought with it a new name. At the end of the day it was still the same to me. It was still that local mall. Small, middle class, and a reminder of where I came from. Having something like this in your life is a reminder how things change, not necessarily grow, as time marches forward and at the same time how some things will never change. There's a Puregold grocery, a variety of small restaurants, and stalls that sell a wide variety of different products ranging from cheap phones to health and nutrition supplies. I'm actually quite astonished that I find some of the things that I do in this place. It's also my usual go to place whenever I'm looking for something to snack on.

Having seen this area change from Manuela to Valuepoint, to Starmall is something I am proud of,…read morehaving lived in the area all my life. There's so much to write about with regards to Starmall, but et me focus on why I have recently loved it more. I've always been wary of the cinemas at Starmall, which is right outside our village. I guess it's the stigma of not liking so much what you have right in front of you. It took my fixation for Vin Diesel and The Fast and The Furious franchise that I let my defenses down and said yes to watching a movie there. "Wow." That's what I said when we were buying tickets. Good thin, yes. At PhP250, I got to watch the movie in 3D and got a bucket of popcorn. Now wasn't that a good deal? I didn't even have to spend for gas to head to the mall. Best part is that since it's relatively new and not a lot of people watch here, the cinema is clean (well it 'feels' clean) and the seats are comfortable. I could even be bold enough to compare the whole experience to watching in Greenbelt or maybe Power Plant. Don't believe me? Come over and I'll watch a movie with you. That's my guarantee.

The size of this mall always means that this can be a great spot to hang out with friends and…read morefamily. I mean, there are so much things you can do to plan out some activities. There are arcades, boba spots, cafes, archery, bakery class, digital art museum, nail salon, hair salon etc and even a sports arena that holds concerts too. We came across a couple of artists promoting music and there was a stage and sound set-up in one of the big spaces. I got to say though, the most recent time I came here I was very grossed out by the strong smell of the ice skating rink!!! It feels as if there isn't enough cleaning done on those ice skate rentals and it totally put off me and the rest of our group from entering in to see the prices. I don't remember the spot stinking so much pre-COVID so that's very unfortunate. It's across from one of the food courts in the mall too. You can eat food of various types!!! Food court options or literal restaurants. I definitely think coming here for two days is best but you can still explore a majority of the mall in one day. I like the security for checking bags upon entry when going into the different buildings. Expect a ton of banks, restaurants and stores. A BIG PLUS. If you are struggling to find a store, ask one of the security personnel inside. They immediately know the directions on where to go and were super impressive in their knowledge!!! The staff here in the Philippines are very courteous and professional. Always a good visit to come here especially to enjoy the AC also.

Lives up to being one of THE malls to visit in the Philippines. Over three levels of dozens of…read morestores, from affordable to high end luxury. The space is so large I stumbled on a basketball tournament happening in the mall to public spectacle! Walking it in one day was doable but most tourists tend to take two days at minimum to see the entire property. There is little to no service within the mall itself and Wifi is spotty so bear that in mind when strolling around. Well maintained and with a gorgeous view of the bay!

The mall was clean and pleasant to stroll and do some shopping. There are a medium amount of retail…read moreshops. Several cute coffee shops are also located on the upper levels and would be a good place to take a break and enjoy a Cappuccino. There are restaurants not only on the lower level but in the upper levels as well. A movie theater is located at the top level. Security check are located at all entry points. Highly recommend all guests staying at the Hilton Manila to take a walk to see this lovely mall.

Glitzy Shopping Mall in Pasay [MANILA Philippines]…read more Across the NAIA Terminal 3 is the Newport World Resorts and this very nice mall with high-end shops for the high rollers and the jet-setters. Maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit but the stores do look fancy: Longines, Pandora, LaCoste, Tissot, Bocu, Marks & Spencer. Honestly I wasn't paying much attention to the shops but more of the restaurants like Wolfgang's Steakhouse. There is also a casino and a movie theater inside the mall. I like this mall also because not only is it pleasing to the eyes but it's less crowded. If you have a lot of money to blow by all means shop till you drop, otherwise, I prefer dropping my money at the Mall of Asia (or even Divisoria) LoL Instagram: @newportmall_ Review #3304

I can see myself retiring in the Philippines as a snowbird. I know people who already do it so I'll…read moreprobably follow in their footsteps. Seattle is too expensive. BGC is affordable as long as you know how to manage finances and budget well. Bonifacio High Street has pretty much everything I would need for daily conveniences and comforts. St. Luke's is near High Street so that takes care of health services. Before my vacation I downloaded their local rideshare app and used it after landing in Ninoy Aquino International Airport. I couldn't believe how affordable rideshare was in the PI. This pedestrian zone has local and international businesses. We started at Market Market and walked our way down. Minimal noise pollution from cars. It's a business district for retail, entertainment, art, and dining. We ate at a buffet. I couldn't believe how affordable that bill was plus having a credit card that has no foreign transaction fees helped. Some businesses honor the senior citizen discount too. It's quite the perk when you have dual citizenship. It's a welcoming, clean, and modern area. Security was present and I didn't see any homeless people. If this was downtown Seattle you'd see homeless people yelling at the sky, see them sprawled out on benches, and see them sleeping on the ground. No unsightly overhead power lines. It's a nice pedestrianized open space with wide walkways. The urban planners thoughtfully designed the walkways as there are ramps for people with disabilities. High Street is beautifully landscaped incorporating public art. I loved listening to the water elements. It was peaceful walking around during the day. Not a lot of tree cover but the ground floor tenants have awnings to block the blaring sun. At night High Street switches to a lively environment. Lots of families, friends, and co-workers socializing and enjoying themselves since everyone is off work and out of school. I carried a portable fan, had sunblock on, used my sunglasses, drank from my water bottle, and wore comfy shoes. Leave room in your luggage for a major shopping haul.

BGC Bonifacio Global City will always be my first choice whenever I visit Manila, and Bonifacio…read moreHigh Street is most defintely a highlight. This reminds me of Las Ramblas in Barcelona, where wide pedestrian walkways/parks are between several retail. service and restaurants, and where people can stop and rest at benches, stairs/tables right at the center. There is literally a chain, or blocks fn these walkway/parks so we can walk through one, cross a street, the enter another. It's very family oriented. We saw several families playing in the park. It's also very pet-oriented where several people were walking (or carrying) their dogs. It's one big social. The choices of dining are endless, and one can take-out fast food, or stop and dine inside a restaurant. For US residents, it's almost like being in the USA because of the amazing number of US-based restaurants. Best of all, as a female senior citizen I felt perfectly safe walking by myself.