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• Bluewater Sumilon: Among the Philippines’ Best Islands (PART 1)

  

  Imagine yourself in an island not too far from the shore—merely eight minutes by outrigger boat. But this island, with its entire circumference embraced by azur... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Pack List: Summer Travelin’ with Crumpler’s The Proud Stash

  

  I was staring blankly on the screen as I was composing the opening words to this article. “Every traveler needs a bag,” I thought, but I realized, that... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Pack List: Great Outdoor Fun with Banana Boat

  

  A lot of us just remember sunscreen when we hit the beach—we almost always assume that sun protection isn’t needed for any other outdoor activity. Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Gran Prix Hotel Manila: Affordable Rooms in a Good Location

  

  A lot of times when I’m traveling, I usually go for affordable accommodations—the reason being I’ll be out a lot. I’m good with a standard room, long as the... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Starhill Gallery: Kuala Lumpur’s Gallery of Rich Experiences

  

  When it comes to luxury shopping in Asia, we Filipinos, I’ve observed, have Singapore and Hong Kong as our top destinations. But as I found out, we shouldn’t... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Manila Bay Sunset Cruise on a Yacht

  

  Manila Bay provides one of the best vantages of the sunset, bar none. While what we call Baywalk provides a nice view, perhaps the best way to see the dramatic... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Travel Diary: Am I Losing My Usual Travel Pace?

  

  Photo credit: WeHeartIt.com Whenever I travel, I want to make the most of my time to cover more ground, see more sights. I go out immediately after sunrise,... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• GoHotels Puerto Princesa: Eight Smart Reasons Why Choose It

  

  Last year, we stayed at GoHotels Puerto Princesa, and I’ve already written a review about it. But this year, we went back to Puerto Princesa to check out... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Robinsons Place Palawan: Puerto Princesa's Mall That Has It All

  

  Ever since the Underground River was grandly proclaimed as one of the New 7 Wonders, Puerto Princesa was flocked by tourists, with flights even peaking to 22... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Make Your Own Havaianas 2013: The Experience

  

  Make Your Own Havaianas 2013, one of the biggest events to usher in the scorching month of May, is here! I made sure I was there during the launch party just... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• LEGOLAND Malaysia: Revisited After Six Months!

  

  The last time we went to LEGOLAND Malaysia was in September for the media preview day. Admittedly, not all attractions were open then. Just last month, we went... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Future Music Festival Asia 2013 Kuala Lumpur Experience

  

  We were ecstatic to find out that we were flying to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia Philippines to experience Future Music Festival 2013. I mean, who wouldn’t be... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Pack List: Summer Beats with the Urbanears Plattan

  

  When I’m on the road, I usually shuffle a playlist of my current favorite tracks to make the long ride a little less on the dragging side. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The ASEAN Community 2015: How It Can Be Driven By Blogs

  

  The Philippines has been part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since 1967, and it is one of the first four members. Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• AirAsia Philippines Big Sale: Time to Plan Next Year’s Vacations!

  

  Photo credit: Singapore Tourism Board Time to make those 2014 vacation plans as early as now because awesome low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines is doing a... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Two Years of Blogging and a Better Use of Influence

  

  My blog just turned two recently, and looking back, there were a lot of things that happened to this humble blog and of course, myself. Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Solaire Resort and Casino Manila Experience

  

  Manila’s skyline has a new addition, and it’s sure to be among the capital’s highlights. I was luckily invited to the digital media preview of Solaire Resort an... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• LEGOLAND Malaysia Starts LEGO Minifigure Swap

  

  The Minifigure Swap is a tradition across LEGOLAND theme parks around the world that encourages interaction between guests and Model Citizens. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• My Sony Summer Travel Gadget Wish List

  

  I’m already plotting my summer travel plans around the Philippines and Asia. And if you’ve been reading this blog for some time, you’d know that I can’t... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• See You at the Future Music Festival Asia 2013 in Kuala Lumpur!

  

  By some stroke of luck, we’re suddenly flying to Kuala Lumpur come next week to experience one of the biggest music events in Southeast Asia, Future Music... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION