Its a jungle out there

About a year ago, I thought I was the smartest dad in the world. You see, I was planning a family vacation and thought it would be a real treat for both the kids, my wife and I if we went to an all-inclusive resort. You know, one of those places in which your room rate also includes all meals, a host of activities, and most importantly, an awesome kids’ club. You see, I was being very selfish. I had grand visions of staying somewhere really lovely, dropping the kids off every morning with enthusiastic Millennial playmates, and then spending some much-needed quality time with my wife. After some research, and based on a lot of feedback from friends, I decided to book a holiday at the Club Med in Cherating, Malaysia. The decision was also partly nostalgic, for me, at least. My very first Club Med experience, way back in the summer of 1989, was at that same Club Med. I had spent the summer in Singapore, working as a very lowly-paid intern at a company I shall not name. My family was … [Read more...] about Family-friendly holidays don’t even have to be overseas

We all know Disney Plus has Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and classic cartoon nourishment for you to hit up whenever you need a comforting night in. But aside from all that, there are a host of great Disney movies which might not be front and center on your radar. Here are some of the best -- and newest -- movies on Disney Plus you might have overlooked. SEE DISNEY PLUS SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. Read more : The 13 best TV shows to watch on Disney Plus | Everything you need to know to sign up to Disney Plus Zootopia (2016) Disney Plus Zootopia, also known as Zootropolis in some countries, has a little more bite than the average wholesome Disney film. It does a good job of explaining its unique world where carnivores and herbivores coexist. But optimistic police officer Judy Hopps still faces the prejudices that come with being the first … [Read more...] about 36 best movies to see on Disney Plus

Amazon Prime Video has gathered an impressive lineup of original shows to keep you entertained. It's also picked up excellent programs from other countries to stream in the US. Thankfully, those exclusives, like A Very English Scandal and Catastrophe, can be appreciated by a wider audience. Let's round up the best TV shows Amazon has to offer. CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. Read more : The 20 best movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video | Everything you need to know to sign up to Amazon Prime Video Informer Amazon Studios This gripping British series is about, yes, an informer, and the murky territory involved in coercing someone to take on the dangerous gig. Paddy Considine (who now has a gig on the Game of Thrones prequel) stars as DS Gabe Waters, a counterterrorism officer tasked with infiltrating a far-right movement in West Yorkshire. Partnered with an excellent … [Read more...] about 22 best TV shows to binge on Amazon Prime Video

Solenn Heussaff was hands on in the design of her baby’s room and ensured it had Filipino touches. Image: Instagram/@solenn, @abodebystudiosoliven Solenn Heussaff brought her eye for design to her firstborn’s room, making it a zen tropical paradise that baby Thylane can grow up in. The actress and artist designed parts of the room herself and made sure it has Filipino touches with designs and handiwork by Filipinos too. She credited the work of Hurray Interior Design Group in making her vision come to life. Heussaff, relaxed even as a mom, toured the room while breastfeeding in her vlog yesterday, Jan. 24. Describing the room, she said, “I’m very much into [the] jungle and the tropics and anything green at the moment. That’s kind of the look I was going for with proud Pinoy touches as well since of course, Pilipino ako (I am a Filipino).” She added in her blog, “It doesn’t look like most baby rooms, but that’s something we wanted so the room can kind of grow with her. Less … [Read more...] about LOOK: Solenn Heussaff chooses tropical theme, top Pinoy craftmanship for baby Thylane’s room

One of the ways Filipinos entertain themselves is going to the cinema to watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster. Part of the thrill is the rush of getting tickets, the smell of popcorn, and seeing the latest trailers. Sadly, the pandemic has shut down theaters, cutting off this magical experience. Movie theaters may still be closed but Globe is recreating the cinema through GMovies, so customers can entertain themselves in the comfort of their homes. GMovies was originally used as a booking service for cinemas but with strict social distancing protocols in place, it expanded its services to include streaming on demand. The digital booking platform partnered with video on demand (VOD) platform UPSTREAM to bring an exciting cinematic experience to Filipino homes everywhere. To watch new and classic movies, they must simply go to the website, click on the movie they want to watch, and pay via GCash or debit or credit card. It only takes a few minutes to get movie night started, … [Read more...] about Experience a new cinematic experience with GMovies and UPSTREAM