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Asian Food Museum by Makansutra now open at Manila Ocean Park

Mostly, I like the Manila Ocean Park because it is one of the few places in Manila where you can enjoy the city’s natural beauty without spending much. Ever since Baywalk closed, this is now the place...

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Velocity Bar @ the Marriott Hotel Manila: five-star lounging

Now I know: this was the best place in town to watch the recent Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey boxing match. If only that one didn’t turn out to be one heck of a peek-a-boo fight, courtesy of Clottey...

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Enchanted Kingdom & places to see in Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Since it’s summer, a visit to the Enchanted Kingdom theme park in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna is a treat my kids can’t refuse. Thankfully, there was an invitation from the park management for the family to...

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EK Biki Waterworld opens at Enchanted Kingdom

This long, hot summer makes us wanna beat the heat, literally! We’re now left with two choices, it seems: stay indoors with the airconditioning in full blast, or dive in where the water can caress our...

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Midas Hotel, Roxas Boulevard: a first look

The CLEAR event was a good excuse to check out Midas Hotel where Piolo and Bea Alonzo held their presscon. I’ve been curious about Midas which was formerly the Hyatt Regency hotel along Roxas...

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The Village Sports Club, BF Homes Paranaque

BF Homes Paranaque is a republic unto itself. It deserves to be so, being the biggest subdivision in Asia (or so they say). We don’t live here, but I’ve always loved going here. Number one reason…. the...

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Solenad 2 opens in Nuvali – Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Mark your calendars – July 29 is when Solenad 2 opens. It is described as the newest retail playground with a unique outdoor environment in the next “it” destination south of Manila, Nuvali in Sta....

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Maxims Tower at Resorts World Manila: a high-tech hotel

I’ve always been curious about the Maxims Tower beside the Marriott Hotel in Resorts World Manila. With all of the rooms consisting of spacious suites, it is reportedly the only six-star hotel in the...

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When in Hong Kong: The Excelsior

The Excelsior was one very fine hotel I stayed in during my last visit to Hong Kong. Owned and managed by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, it is the largest hotel in Hong Kong island with 884 guest...

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Puzzles Board Games Lounge in BF Homes Parañaque City

Board games are alive!It’s been ages since the family played chess and Monopoly, and my favorite Scrabble.As a mom, I should be ashamed for not weaning my kids away from the iPad and all those computer...

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City of Dreams Manila : a first look!

A lot of my friends and relatives always ask me what’s new in Manila. Am proud that my city is such a bustling, happening place these days, fueled by a very young population and a strong middle class....

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Our Easter stay at Privato Hotel & a review

We normally don’t go out of town during the Holy Week/Easter break. It is because I dread the diaspora of people in airports, bus terminals and highways. The strategy is to stay in a part of Manila...

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Day trip to Sumilon island in Oslob, Cebu

Sumilon is a private island owned by the Bluewater resorts group off Oslob in Cebu. After a surreal whale shark watching experience in the waters of Oslob town proper, most people put a visit to...

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First timers in Puerto Galera

A few weeks ago I finally summoned the willpower to go to Puerto Galera. This was quite the big deal since I’ve been to Batanes, Banaue, Palawan, Camiguin, Guimaras and other remote places but not to...

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Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in Shatin

The 10,000 Buddhas Monastery in Shatin is often overlooked by many tourists to Hong Kong. After all, how many of us will bother riding the East Rail Line all the way up the New Territories? But am...

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#EtihadAirways wins honors in Skytrax awards

For those traveling First Class, think of no other airline but Etihad Airways. The Abu Dhabi-based aviation company recently went home with triple honors in the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards...

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Review : Jinjiang Inn, Manila’s newest business boutique hotel chain

A few weeks ago, I was glad to discover and explore Jinjiang Inn – the newest hotel chain to conquer Manila’s fast-growing tourism scene. Jinjiang Inn happens to be China’s largest hospitality...

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One day in Pampanga with NorthPine Land: 5 things to see and do

Being just a two-hour drive away, Pampanga is one of those places that’s highly accessible from Manila. I’ve travelled to this province several times either on personal trips with my family or as part...

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The best goodbyes at Centennial Garden in Santa Rosa, Laguna

A few days ago, our band of bloggers was out of town again but this time it was different. It was a trip to discover our own mortality and how we should prepare for the reality of dying someday....

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