I entered this mall and the first thing I noticed was chicken corner. There were four places all…read morein the same intersection where you can have some chicken. I love places like that. But my mission on this visit was to find cold and flu medicine for mom and dad who were back on the cruise ship fighting off the coach cough that was going around. Robinsons has a pharmacy near the cash registers that is run by another company where I was able to find different sizes of Vicks Vap-O-Rub. They don't have Halls cough drops, but no one did I'd find out after hitting up three more pharmacies. This is a fun place to grab some snacks and honestly, after being on a cruise ship for 10 days, it was nice to just feel normal, pushing a cart around a grocery aisle.

Baker's Hill was not what I expected. Never had heard about this place before arriving at Puerto…read morePrincesa in Palawan, Philippines. Based on the name, I thought we would be visiting a place where there would be plenty of bakeries. This turned out not to be the case. Although, there was a bakery there. We made sure to stop into the bakery before leaving. Turns out that Baker's Hill is a tourist attraction. Plenty of photo opportunities throughout the property. Lots of cool statues of animals and cartoon characters. They have an aviary filled with peacocks. There is also a viewing deck at Baker's Hill from which you can see the beautiful view surrounding the area. Purchased the following items at the bakery: Cashew Polvoron Hopia Mongo Royal Soda Barquillos Yema Tarts All were good. The Hopia Mongo was my favorite item that we got. Baker's Hill is a fine place to check out when traveling to Puerto Princesa in Palawan. Have fun!!

It was raining when I went to Puerto Princesa and my parents were sick and I'd already rented a…read moreprivate van to drive us around. I've been to this town before and did the underground cavern kayaking and didn't feel the need to do it again. So being a homebody I figured I'd have a normal day- not a day full of sightseeing, but a day of going to the supermarket, grab some cold and flu supplies for the parents who stayed on the cruise ship, and maybe get some KFC. And that day rocked. I like feeling normal rather than being a tourist who feels the need to drink everything in. However, I had a driver and lots of time on my hands, so why not do something touristy? Off to Baker's Hill we went. It was a little scary because it's out in the sticks and there was construction on the road that made it muddy on a rainy day. My driver pushed on and pulled up to this little village in the middle of nowhere and this place was kooky. Baker's Hill is this Instagrammy slice of heaven- lots of fiberglass statues of Marilyn Monroe, Shrek and family, those italian chef things you might find in a suburban kitchen that holds a menu. Nice gardens too. Even in the rain it was nice to look around. They have a stand for boba tea, a couple of places where you can sit and have snacks or a table service meal. And at the exit they sell Filipino baked goods. I got some biscotti, spicy dillis, and some hopia along with other treats. They don't have much in the way of souvenirs other than t-shirts (I'm a sticker girl, so they didn't have anything for me) but that's okay. It took me about 20 mins to look around and buy my treats, then back to the van to enjoy more of normality.

My friend and I went here during our stay in Puerto Princesa. This art cafe was highly recommend to…read moreus by a friend who lived in Palawan at the time. Among all the restaurants in the "mini mall", Gypsy's Lair Art Cafe stands out because of its unique architectural design; the artsy and bright decor is inviting and interesting. :) The cafe is a bit off from the main road in Puerto Princesa. So, it is quite far from the other well-known restaurants. But, it is worth going to. Once you enter the place, you'll see many quirky artworks all over the walls, stairs...everywhere! Although my friend and I only stayed for dinner and a few drinks, this would be a good place to chill out either alone or with friends. The food did not disappointment. They have a variety of food to choose from. So, we asked the waiter for his recommendations. We tried their best-seller, the Ribs, which were very tender and the serving was enough for 2 people. Other dishes we tried were the Chicken Burrito (served fresh with salsa verde), Pin-Thai (the pinoy version of Pad Thai) and Tom Yum Soup (just the right amount of spicyness and sweetness, I finished that all by myself). Try their Pandan shake and Guyabano shake! Great way to quench your thirst on a hot day. :) Overall, this is really a great place to dine and watch the minutes go by. Nice upbeat music, good menu options and quick service are the highlights. It's a cozy place and one of the places you must visit in Puerto Princesa! :)

Wow, totally surprised. After enough Filipino food we stopped in after getting pearls next door…read more Great menu selection. We had the fried fish sandwich, green curry, and a ground beef dish I don't remember the name of. All were complex, flavorful, and well balanced. Didn't try the Mexican food but I think it would be a safe bet. Try it, you won't regret it. This place would be at home on Ventura Blvd or Melrose.