Tap Into Endless Summer: Discover Manila and Beyond with Grab

Iya Lorainne Baring

<div>Just because the calendar says June doesn’t mean summer’s over. Not in Manila, where a <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/travel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spontaneous road trip</a> is always one group chat away, and cravings strike with the kind of urgency only a good bowl of gyudon or a last-minute unique barkada hangout can fix.<br/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748853234573Metro.Style-7.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Here, summer is a mindset. And with <strong>GrabCar Travel Guide</strong> and <strong>GrabFood 5-Star Eats</strong>, it’s also incredibly easy to live out. Whether you&#x27;re plotting a barkada weekend in Pampanga or hunting down the best milk tea near your condo, Grab transforms the ordinary into a journey worth taking.</div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKUI81ExHEk/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A26723381.600000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="837" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>The city is full of surprises</strong></div><p>In a metropolis as sprawling and ever-moving as Metro Manila, it’s easy to fall into a routine. But GrabCar Travel Guide offers a refreshing break from the usual. Curated to surprise even seasoned city dwellers, the app helps you uncover lesser-known gems—from charming cafés in <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/search#gsc.tab=0&amp;gsc.q=new%20manila&amp;gsc.sort=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Manila</a> to heritage haunts in <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/search#gsc.tab=0&amp;gsc.q=escolta&amp;gsc.sort=">Escolta</a>.</p><p>Whether you&#x27;re looking for an <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/food/restaurants/where-to-eat-2022-50-best-al-fresco-restaurants/34095" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">al fresco lunch</a> in Manila, a hidden view deck in Makati, or a scenic drive to Pampanga, GrabCar makes it seamless. It’s like having a local insider in your pocket—minus the guesswork and with aircon. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKi17u1yg9q/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A22505845.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="837" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>With cabin fever still fresh for our ex-housemates who just came out of <em>Bahay ni Kuya</em>, Grab invited <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/search#gsc.tab=0&amp;gsc.q=ashley%20ortega&amp;gsc.sort=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ashley Ortega</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/search#gsc.tab=0&amp;gsc.q=josh%20ford&amp;gsc.sort=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Josh Ford</strong></a><strong> </strong>to make the most out of their summer. They tapped the two former housemates who perfectly mirror the current energy of Gen Zs and Millennials who are eager to break free, explore, and indulge this summer. With this, Ashley and Josh led the<strong> <em>Kakaibang Task:</em> The Last Summer Hurrah</strong> with <strong>GrabCar Travel Guide</strong> and <strong>GrabFood 5-Star Eats</strong>. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Comfort cravings, delivered</strong></div><p>“Cravings, but make it Japanese” is how PBB Celebrity Collab housemate Ashley Ortega sums it up.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749638675424IMG_7391.JPG" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“As a girl who lives in a condo, I always order beef and rice. My favorite is gyudon. I feel like that&#x27;s the easiest meal you can have for me. Just rice and beef,” she says. “I&#x27;m sold there. And, of course, coffee. I love ordering coffee.”</p><p>Josh Ford, her former co-housemate, doubles down on the sentiment: “For me, of course, I&#x27;m a growing boy, so I like to eat a lot. So, I love ordering katsudon, Japanese lovers. I&#x27;ve never been to Japan, but their food is amazing... and, of course, I can&#x27;t leave out milk tea. I&#x27;m a big milk tea fan, milkshake fan.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKRAynqShCI/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A26893128.100000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="813" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Their favorites—gyudon, katsudon, coffee, and milk tea—are just a few taps away with GrabFood 5-Star Eats, a curated selection of top-rated restaurants and must-try dishes. What’s interesting is that these are community-based MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises), so supporting these would be like giving a leg up to entrepreneurs and giving back to the community. </p><p>Whether you&#x27;re in QC or BGC, Makati or Alabang, you can explore the area with your tastebuds by ordering from the city&#x27;s best spots without ever leaving your apartment.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Where to next?</strong></div><p>For those itching for a change in scenery, there’s always the quick getaway. Ashley and Josh both dream of beach days in the islands like Iloilo, Bacolod, or Cebu for a sun-kissed reset.</p><p>“I just want to go to the beach with my loved ones,” Ashley says.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748853579830IMG_7390.JPG" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Josh paints an even more vivid picture: “My dream summer day is. of course, to be in the Philippines with my family <em>kasi</em> they’re all in the UK. <em>Grabe, na-mimiss ko na yung mga </em>beach trip <em>namin</em>... That’s my ideal summer <em>talaga ngayon</em>.”</div><p>It’s a great reminder that whether it&#x27;s a tropical island like Bacolod or a cosmopolitan city like Cebu, the where matters less than the with whom. And now, with GrabCar Travel Guide, going on spontaneous trips is easier than ever—no more scrambling for routes or debating who&#x27;s driving. There are different types of adventures to choose from as well, from thrill trips, staycation hotspots, chow zones, caffeine corners, and even dine out spots—all of which are categories you can find right in the Grab Car Travel Guide!</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Summer, rewritten</strong></div><p>In a city where plans can change as swiftly as the weather, flexibility is everything. With Grab, you can explore freely, eat passionately, and travel spontaneously—without overthinking it. One tap unlocks new flavors. Another opens up new destinations.</p><p>So don’t pack away your swimsuits or hang up your sunglasses just yet. Whether in Manila or beyond, <em>summer isn’t over until you say it is</em>. And with Grab as your ride-and-dine partner, you’re never far from the next adventure.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>For more details, download Grab and check out the GrabCar Travel Guide and GrabFood 5-Star Eats right in the app</em></div>

<p>Summer isn’t over—at least not for those who know where to look. With GrabCar Travel Guide and GrabFood 5-Star Eats, the next journey (or craving) is just a tap away, just ask ex-PBB housemates Josh and Ashley as they tapped into endless summer.</p>

Summer isn’t over—at least not for those who know where to look. With GrabCar Travel Guide and GrabFood 5-Star Eats, the next journey (or craving) is just a tap away, just ask ex-PBB housemates Josh and Ashley as they tapped into endless summer.

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