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• The Forgotten City by Rail: An LRT Manila Tour (PART 1)

  

  For the first part, we will explore Luneta and the National Museum, which could enlighten us through portions of Filipino history and identity. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Forgotten City by Rail: An LRT Manila Tour (PREFACE)

  

  Manila has become just the capital, and even some locals know little about it. To add to its misfortune, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (IATA: MNL) is... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• SEAIR to Fly to Bangkok for Only PHP 2400

  

  Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the Philippines’ premier leisure airline, will fly from Clark to Bangkok, Thailand at an introductory rate of as low as PHP... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Iloilo’s Buho Bakery: A Hole in the Wall, Literally

  

  Look up “hole in the wall” and you’d be presented with a standard definition—”a small dingy place, especially a bar or restaurant. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Indigenized Sto. Tomas Villanueva Church of Miag-ao, Iloilo

  

  The Sto. Tomas Villanueva Church of Miag-ao, Iloilo, a town south of the capital, holds the distinction of being the four Baroque churches in the Philippines... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Watch Out for New Back to Back Series on Animax

  

  Animax is adding two new exciting series to its current line up, K-On! and 07-Ghost.K-On! follows Japan's hottest anime girl band, consisting of Yui (guitar),... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT

• The “Militaristic” Heritage Church of San Joaquin, Iloilo

  

  The last town before the Province of Antique is San Joaquin, Iloilo. A 40-minute to an hour’s ride from the capital, this town is usually left out in typical... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Singapore Kaya Toast Experience in Manila at Toast Box

  

  First off, kaya is a jam made of eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and a flavor of fragrant pandan. This custard-like jam is generously spread onto toasted loaf... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Ten Singapore Experiences I Miss

  

  Clarke Quay and Singapore River (Photo Credit: edwin.11)Article first published as The Ten Singapore Experiences I Miss by The Lost Boy Lloyd on... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Local Experience with Roomorama

  

  The usual go-to places when on the lookout for short-term stays are hotels, inns, and everything in between. But you see, many a time, these places may mean... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Gastronomic Adventure to the City of Carcar, Cebu

  

  The City of Carcar is located some 40 kilometers from Cebu City and is reachable by an hour’s bus ride. Noted as a heritage city for its remaining colonial... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• SEAIR Offers Flights to Macau for Only PHP 1099

  

  Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the Philippines’ premier leisure airline, once again offers the lowest fares from Clark to the magnificent Macau for as low... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Travel Diary: Fifty Random Memories About Singapore

  

  It’s been a year since I saw Singapore. I still remember the places we went to and the food we’ve eaten, but I barely remember the small details like how much... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• How to Book a Trip to Singapore for Less

  

  I’m the family travel agent. Well, it’s not only because I love to travel, but it’s more because I keep track of all airfare promos. Plus, before I travel, I... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Rosquillos of Liloan, Cebu: A Biscuit Named by a President

  

  Some 18 kilometers from Cebu City is the northern town of Liloan. Famous for its iconic lighthouse in Bagacay Point, its beach resorts, its pottery, and the 184... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Why I Love BonChon Chicken from South Korea

  

  I haven’t been to South Korea, land of kimchi and bulgogi. But with the “Korean invasion” here in the Philippines, where in almost every city one would find... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• A Comprehensive Review on My Zest Air Experience

  

  Zest Air (IATA: Z2) is the fourth largest airline in the Philippines in terms of passengers flown, after having carried a total of 1.23 million in 2010. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Lakbay Jose Rizal@150: Retracing Our National Hero’s Trail

  

  Last May 20, 2011, guests and members of the media were invited to partake at the launch of the Lakbay Jose Rizal@150 Project. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Journeying Through Jose Rizal’s Life, Exile, and Death

  

  I was fortunate enough to have visited sites that are of primary importance to Dr. Jose P. Rizal this year, which is also his sesquicentennial birth anniversary. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Day We Remember Our Independence

  

  On June 12, 1898, the Act of the Declaration of Independence from Spanish colonial rule was read publicly in Kawit, Cavite by General Emilio Aguinaldo, presiden... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2011 HISTORY