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• Supertyphoon Yolanda Updates from Globe Telecom

  

  When Supertyphoon Yolanda, internationally Haiyan, ravaged the Visayas, communication lines were cut, and cellular services were not spared from devastation. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• PUBLIKO Eat + Drink: New Reason to Troop to Eastwood City

  

  To us who live in Makati, it’s a chore to go to Eastwood City when restaurants, bars, and pubs of every theme is already within the city or nearby at The Fort. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Philippines Needs Your Help After a Supertyphoon

  

  Recently, Supertyphoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) hit our country. While we here in Manila may have been unscathed, what has been surfacing just now... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS, SOCIETY, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2013: A Quick Holiday in Port Dickson

  

  Once known for its tin and charcoal, Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan is now officially an Army Town for the army bases it hosts. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• LEGOLAND Malaysia Water Park: The Experience

  

  LEGOLAND Malaysia Water Park, the first of its kind in Asia and the biggest one in the world, opened its doors to the public on October 21, 2013. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Philippine Airlines Refreshes Mabuhay Lounge at NAIA Terminal 2

  

  Despite the number of flights I take annually, I must admit I have never flown business class. Given my financial status, that section in front of the plane is ... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Pack List: MOMAX iPower GO External Battery Pack

  

  Most of my trips are hardcore—I would go out early into the morning and return late at night. Before each day, I would charge all my gadgets fully, but given... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Lanson Place Hotel: Hong Kong's Hidden Gem in Causeway Bay

  

  Lanson Place Hotel, discreetly tucked in one of Hong Kong’s most vibrant shopping and lifestyle districts, is a boutique luxury hotel boasting of a classical... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2013: Homestay Banghuris in Sepang

  

  Before Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2013, homestays were something foreign to me. I mean, I’ve heard of it a lot, yet despite the many places I’ve been to in... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Discovering Sabah: A First Glimpse of Mount Kinabalu

  

  When somebody says Kota Kinabalu, the mountain would of course come to mind. I mean, apart from the many other natural wonders of Sabah, hiking or at least... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Cyprus Holidays: Still Perfect During Autumn

  

  Regardless of what time of year you choose to go to Cyprus, you’re definitely in for a treat. With its picturesque views scattered with pretty buildings to... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2013: A 1000 Kilometer Drive Down South

  

  For six days and five nights, twenty teams drove a total of a thousand kilometers along the southern highways of Peninsular Malaysia for the recently-concluded... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• How I Spent My Birthday Using Globe Rewards

  

  A few weeks back, I celebrated my birthday. A friend was flying into Manila, so I promised that we’d go out and be merry. But as I was saving up for two birthda... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Why Go for a Turkish Escape

  

  Whether you're after a sun-drenched beach break, a fun-filled family holiday, or a voyage of discovery through history, holidays in Turkey would most... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Weather Apps for Travel

  

  For anyone who travels, weather can make or break itineraries. But since I take photos for this travel blog, I need to be more obsessive-compulsive about... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL, WEATHER

• Dee Jay Pa’este's Art Now at the SM City North EDSA Skydome

  

  We were recently invited by our friends at SM City North EDSA to witness something that’s not typically in the list of to-do’s in the mall. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Discovering Sabah: A Night in Mari-Mari Cultural Village

  

  Sabah is a melting pot of people—concentrated in the Malaysian state are a great number of ethnic groups, of which 28 are officially recognized. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• From Flights to Movies and Coffee

  

  Just last Friday, I flew the flag to Iloilo with PAL Express, which now operates most of the domestic flights of Philippine Airlines. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• 7Stones Boracay Suites: Peace of Mind at the Island’s Other Side

  

  The last time I’ve been to Boracay was in 2011, and a lot has changed ever since. The island is now among the most popular globally, so lots of people flock to... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• GoHotels Otis-Manila: Great Value-for-Money Choice in the City

  

  Whenever there’s a budget-conscious friend or relative who’s visiting Manila, I’m frequently asked for quality but affordable accommodations. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION