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• Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa: Exploring the Sanctuary

  

  Your senses tingle as you step out of your villa and into the lush grounds of Renaissance Koh Samui Resort Spa. Every effort has been made to merge nature int... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa: Discovering the Sanctuary

  

  Stories have been told about a city of gold hidden deep within rainforests, or an ancient utopian civilization swallowed by the vastness of the sea. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• My iFly Singapore Indoor Skydiving Experience

  

  Skydiving is every daredevil traveler’s must-do. While I can confidently say I’m adventurous, I’m not quite sure yet if I have the guts to jump off thousands... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Resorts World Sentosa: One Day Itinerary and Budget

  

  Resorts World Sentosa, known as “Asia’s ultimate destination resort,” is among Singapore’s most popular and most visited attractions. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Centara Grand at CentralWorld: An Icon at the Heart of Bangkok

  

  Centara Grand at CentralWorld Bangkok cannot be missed by any visitor to the City of Angels. Shaped like a blooming lotus, the beacon stands prominently on the... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Emirates Lands First A380 Commercial Flight into the Philippines

  

  It was one for the books. Emirates, one of the world’s most well-regarded airlines, landed the first Airbus A380 commercial flight into the Philippines last... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Meet the Emirates Airbus A380

  

  On October 14, 2014, Emirates landed the first A380 commercial flight into the Philippines amid fanfare and the presence of President Noynoy Aquino himself. Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore: Get Ready

  

  Now on its fourth run, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore has placed itself prominently on Singapore’s tourism calendar. Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Malaysia Celebrates World Tourism Day 2014

  

  On September 27, Malaysia was one with the United Nations World Tourism Organization in celebrating World Tourism Day. With the theme, “Tourism and Community... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok: A Riverside Oasis

  

  Positioned by the banks of the legendary Chao Phraya River, the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is a majestic beacon in the bustling City of Angels. Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Planning What Clothes to Bring to a Winter Trip

  

  Our friends at UNIQLO Philippines invited me to the launch of their Lifewear 2014 Fall/Winter Collection. Its timing couldn’t have been any better because I... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• When Mobile Data Roaming Is Justified

  

  What I usually do when I travel is to get a local SIM and to plug it into my phone, but as with most of my short trips abroad, usually lasting between three... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• W Bangkok: Hidden Gem of a Hotel

  

  We had the pleasure of staying at the W Bangkok recently, and after spending three nights at its sister Starwood brand, Aloft, we surely were looking forward... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Flight Review: Philippine Airlines Business Class (Bangkok-Manila)

  

  My second flight on business class was the return leg of my Manila-Bangkok-Manila journey on Philippine Airlines. While it was indicated on my ticket that I’d b... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Get Ready for the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2014!

  

  Prime your tastebuds and get your tummy ready, as the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2014 is coming this October! Now on its fourteenth year, the... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Encounters with the Communities of Kelantan

  

  Kelantan was among the last two states I haven’t been to, but thanks to Jom Jelajah Koperasi (Let’s Explore Cooperatives) spearheaded by the Suruhanjaya Koperas... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Penang Food Trail with the Boys

  

  A couple of months ago, I invited (read: coerced) two of my closest friends to do the Penang food trail with me to satisfy certain cravings. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Lanson Place Bukit Ceylon Serviced Residences: Luxurious Suites

  

  Impressed by our stay at Lanson Place Hotel Hong Kong, I made a reservation for Lanson Place Bukit Ceylon Serviced Residences on one of our trips to Kuala... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Taiwan-South Korea-Japan Trip with Just One Visa

  

  Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan all require individual tourist visas for us Filipinos, but with exemption rules and easing of requirements, a trip to these East... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Travel Diary: A Luxurious and Relaxing Weekend in Phuket

  

  Thanks to Asalha Bucha, a Theravada holiday in Thailand that commemorates Buddha’s first sermon, we were able to spend a long weekend in Phuket, a popular islan... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION