Visiting the Magnificent Punta Cruz Watchtower in Maribojoc Bohol

During our recent visit in Bohol courtesy of the Department of Tourism, one of the few heritage sites we visited was the Punta Cruz Watchtower in Maribohoc Bohol.
Punta Cruz Watchtower
The first time I lay my eyes on this watchtower, I was mesmerized by its beauty right away. Upon the enclosed

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Exploring Philippines in a Caravan: the Combined Efforts of DoT and PhilTOA

On September 2014, the Philippines' Department of Tourism (DoT) declares 2015 as "Visit the Philippines Year". Last year, the tourism sector launched a different campaign-the "It's More Fun in the Philippines"-and, by appending it with this year's "Visit the Philippines 2015", the department

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TUMI Spring 2014 Travel Collection Manila Launch

In the world of luxury luggage and travel accessories, international brand TUMI is well-known for being a leader. They offer their customers a huge selection of beautifully and smartly designed products from light-weight bags to electronics and accessories. They've just launched their Spring

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Get stoked and sizzle: Cebu Pacific’s guide to a summer adventure

With diverse geological and natural attractions, the Philippine islands are prime spots for surfing, rock climbing, hiking, wakeboarding, kiteboarding, and other summer sports. The country, in fact, has played host to international events for pro-athletes in these fields. While the usual

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12 Reasons to visit Ocean Park, Hong Kong

Reasons to visit Ocean Park in Hong Kong
Located in the Southern District of Hong Kong, Wong Chuk Hang, Ocean Park is one of the top tourist destinations in Hong Kong. This marine-life theme park features thrill rides, world-class entertainments and animal exhibits. It is the first Asian winner

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Flight Advisory from Philippines AirAsia and AirAsia Zest cancelled flights to and from Manila, Cebu, Kalibo, Tacloban

FLIGHT ADVISORY : Due to Typhoon Yolanda, the following Philippines' AirAsia and AirAsia Zest flights will be cancelled today, Saturday, 9 November 2013:
Air Asia Zest Flight Advisory
PQ 7141/7142 - Manila-Kalibo-Manila
Z2304/305/308/309/273/272/713/714/302/303/ - Manila-Kalibo-Manila

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Wandering in the wonder of Mt. Daraitan in Tanay, Rizal

The southern part of Luzon has many wonders to offer: mountains, volcanoes, beaches, falls, rivers, and lakes, among others. Name any nature escapade you want, Southern Luzon has a lot to offer. One of these many wonders of Southern Luzon is Mt. Daraitan in Tanay, Rizal.
Mt Daraitan in Tanay

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Make an Exciting and Memorable Cruise Tour in Galapagos Islands

For those who love to cruise, Galapagos Cruises is probably one of the highly recommended cruise tours now. If in case you dont know where Galapagos is, Galapagos Islands are a cluster of small volcanic islands in Ecuador. The water surrounding the Islands and all the Islands together forms the

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Pudu Wai Sek Kai - A Glutton Street in Kuala Lumpur

While my fellow Pinoy Travel Bloggers are away from the City, I decided to stay in the City Center to have a little bit of street photography, try the street foods and discover more food places:)
One of the most famous food stalls
Earlier this morning, I got an email from a local prominent

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Top 10 Best Hostels in Metro Manila 2014

As Saint Augustine says, "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page". This Travel quote inspires us to explore every nook and corner of the world to realize that still there are many things which are unknown to us. Its pity that tourists often avert to explore, as they

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Top 8 Best Hotels and Resorts in Sorsogon

You'd Fall in Love with these 8 Nice Resorts in Sorsogon
Back to the time when we were kids, you might had actually thought if giants do exist or is there a place in the world where you can actually gather a huge evidence for yourself. Perhaps you're not a kid anymore today, but would you

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Common Mistakes Photographers make when shooting Landscapes

Scenery is the main element of a landscape photograph and shooting a landscape is more of an art. Taking landscape photograph is the art of capturing a part of the scenery and its different components. Along with fun and adventure, photographers have a golden opportunity for connecting

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EastWest awards free dream vacation winners

A Chinese businessman from Davao won the all-expense paid US trip for two in EastWest's Dream Vacation auto loan raffle promo. Mr. Wing Wa Hsu (2nd from left), a client for more than a decade, will go on a 10-day-9-night US West Coast tour with pocket money. EastWest's Dream Vacation promo is a

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Photo Sunday : Encenada Beach Resort Marble House

Marble House at Encenada Beach Resort
If you want to get away from the crowded White Beach, Encenada Beach Resort is the place for you. The resort has a nice powdery sand beach front that is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. A quiet place to relax, grab a beer or read your favorite book in a

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Travel Guide: 4 Free Things to Do in Singapore

If you are traveling in South-East Asia on a budget, you might be tempted to skip Singapore altogether. Singapore is relatively expensive for the visitor, at least when compared to other South-East Asian cities. But some of Singapore's tourist attractions are free, and the city's different

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Travel App: Skyscanner offered free by Smart, Sun, Talk N Text

Browse Skyscanner for free with Smart, Sun and Talk N Text
Good news for frequent travelers! Leading telcos Smart, Sun and Talk N Text are offering free access to travel app Skyscanner, which provides instant online comparisons for flights and hotels worldwide. This is good news especially this

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Boracay Internationally hailed as one of the Best Beaches to Party

Boracay is one of the Best Party Islands around the World
US-based luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) has entitled the Philippines' Boracay Island on the number two spot as among the best island beaches for partying in 2015.
Boracay Island is the Best Beach in the

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Heading Out on the Water: The Magic of Canoeing Holidays

"Canoeing" and "holiday" may not go together in the minds of every Tom, Dick or Harry but if you've never been on such a paddle-packed adventure, let me explain why they go together like strawberries and cream or politicians and scandal!
Houses in Tuscany
Whilst a lazy week or two on the beach

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Bicol Adventure: It's More Fun in Sorsogon - Day 2

Previous Article : Bicol Adventure It's More Fun in Sorsogon - Day 1
Bicolandia is now one of the top tourist destination in the country because of its popular beach destinations in Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and some heritage sites in Albay.
Tikling Island
On our second day of our Bicol

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Osaka Ohsho Launches Brand New Gyoza Flavors

Japan's renowned "King of Gyoza", Osaka Ohsho, goes back to its' bread and butter with the launch of their NEW Bacon & Cheese savory gyoza and their NEW Peanut Butter & Banana dessert gyoza! Picture crunchy, honey cured bacon bits & gourmet cheeses blended w/ lean ground pork meat, shredded

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Bolinao Travel Guide: The Hidden Jewel of the North

If you are not a frequent traveler or not from the northern parts of the Philippines, then you might not have heard about the town of Bolinao. Actually, it is not a popular holiday destination yet. For this reason it is also nicknamed as 'The Hidden Jewel of the North'. If you are looking

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MASwings now offers Kota Kinabalu - Puerto Princesa Flights

Puerto Princesa is famous international tourist destination known for the Puerto Princesa Underground River and gateway to other beautiful sites like the Tubbataha Reef and El Nido also in Palawan. Kota Kinabalu on the other hand is popular for its diverse eco-tourism and cultural villages,

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Where to Stay in Manila: Top 10 Hotels in Metro Manila 2014

Top 10 Hotels in Metro Manila 2014
If you plan to go on a trip over the weekend, or this summer break, make sure to book the hotel that best suits your needs! You wouldn't want to stay in a place that is so bad, you'd end up stressing over its badness, instead of enjoying your holiday. With

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10 Reasons Why Filipino Travelers Should Visit Guam

Last night, the Guam Visitors Bureau invited a number of travel enthusiasts and bloggers for an intimate dinner. During the dinner, we were able to meet Mr. Jon Nathan Pangilinan Denight, their General Manager. Together with the Guam delegation, Mr Denight was in town for the 3-day Travel Tour

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Visit the Philippines 2015: Are We Ready to Be the Next Big Thing in Asian Tourism?

Being a travel writer, blogger, and photographer, I have the great opportunity to explore nearly every corner of the Philippine archipelago as well as some of Asia's most popular destinations. I've seen different lands as well as our own and from all my travels, I can say the Philippines have so

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Viral Travel Video: From Giant Stairway to Delightful Paradise

Discover Philippines: From Giant Stairway to Delightful Paradise
There's no need to make a bet. Coming to the Philippines is never a win or lose game. It's always a win-win for everybody. If asked to name a few of the most visited places in the Philippines, travelers and the Filipinos

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List of Hotels and Resorts in Bolinao Pangasinan

Heading to Bolinao Pangasinan soon? Check this list of Hotels and Resorts in Bolinao for your reference. If you want to discover the natural wonders of Bolinao and get the best panoramic view of the West Philippine Sea, its best to plan your trip ahead to maximize your visit in this place called

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Summit Circle Cebu Hotel Review

Last weekend, I was in Cebu with fellow travel bloggers from Manila to experience one of the best rated business hotel in the City Center - The Summit Circle Cebu Hotel. That was my first Cebu trip for this year and If I can remember it right, I visited Cebu four times last year:)
Junior Suite

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What's the Perfect Rewards Card for Travelers, Shopaholic?

Robinsons Rewards Card
Whether you're a traveller who loves to shop or a shopaholic who loves to travel, there's one perfect rewards card for you.
At the launching of Robinsons Retail-Chevron partnership at the Makati Shangri-La
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), the second largest

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Grand Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur Review

After visiting the City of Miri for the Asia Music Festival 2013, I still have one more night to spend in a hotel located in LCCT. Instead of staying near the airport, I decided to go to Kuala Lumpur and spend my night for a food trip and to meet friends who are also in the city.
My Bed for the

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Cebu Pacific Piso Sale to Domestic Destinations

Juan Million Thanks! Cebu Pacific recently made a history by having 1,000,000 Facebook Fans. To celebrate this milestone, Cebu Pacific Piso Sale is Back! You can get flights for as low as 1 peso for local destinations and P100 pesos for international destinations.
Cebu Pacific Piso Sale 2013

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US Federal Aviation Authority has restored the Category 1 rating to the Philippines

Good News! The Philippines is expecting increase in tourist arrivals from the US and Europe after the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and the European Union (EU) lifted aviation status on the Philippines.
Its More Fun in the Philippines
It was in 2008 when US FAA downgraded the aviation

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Ways to Make Money from Anywhere in the World

Thanks to the advent of the internet and the growth of the digital economy, no longer is your ability to earn a solid income determined by your physical location. In 2015, many jobs can be completed from anywhere that you'd rather be, whether that's on the sand dunes of the Serengeti or inside a

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Ways to Discovering Your Inner T’Boli

Learning about a culture always involves two facets - a tourists' perspective, and a local's perspective. In truly understanding and discovering the way of life of other societies, certain points are required to truly feel like you've fit in.
We've compiled together points on how to truly make

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Trumpets Assembles Top Theater Actors for Big Musical Comeback

A powerhouse cast is set to dazzle the entire family anew as the county's accomplished theater performers join forces for the big musical comeback of Trumpets.
THE Bluebird of Happiness - Mytyl (Chimmi Kohchet-Chua) & Tyltyl (Guido Gatmaytan) with Tylo (Robie Zialcita( & Tylette (Lynn Sherman)

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Travel Gadget: Urbanears Kransen Rowan In-Ear Headphone Review

Frequent travelers, backpackers and jetsetters are used to putting up with cramped airports, buses and trains. Although this is part of the adventure and the whole experience, these globetrotters would appreciate it if they could have some peace and quiet while hopping from one destination to

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Colorful and Exciting Kadayawan Festival 2011

Tourism stakeholders are expecting thousands of visitors to visit this city the whole month of August for the most-awaited week-long Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival.
Jason Magnaye, chief of the City Tourism and City Investment Office (CTCIO), said aside from the Kadayawan scheduled on August 12-20,

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Beer and Teppanyaki go together at Akira

What makes a better partner to sizzling Wagyu teppanyaki and sumptuous sushi than cold, authentic Japanese beer?
In Japan, it is customary for locals to drink their favorite beer with teppanyaki at the end of a tiring work day, and Akira: The Art of Sushi and Teppanyaki is bringing that classic

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Exploring Caves and Museums in Terengganu: Malaysia Asean East Coast Trail Day 3

Its our third day in Kuala Terengganu and the activities lined-up are becoming more and more exciting. We left Lake Kenyir Resort early then proceeded to the main Jetty Port. Before we started the tour, the entire delegation was divided into two based on the individually selected tour option.

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AirAsia clinches ‘Best Low-Cost Airline’ Award for third consecutive year from Business Traveller Asia Pacific

Super low fares from as low as P799, one way only for AirAsia Zest flights are up for grabs now at www.airasia.com
AirAsia Zest the Filipino Low Cost Carrier that flies hand in hand with AirAsia today started offering promotional fares to domestic and international destinations from as low as

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Flavours of China excites Pinoy taste buds with Tasty Fried Chicken

When it comes to sweet and savory Pinoy favorites, nothing has delighted the collective palate of Filipinos more than fried chicken, which has become a part of family meal times and friendly get-togethers. Flavours of China celebrates the well-loved dish and gives it a delicious Asian twist with

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Are Legends Born or Made?

Are legends born or made? Checkout Voyage, the latest global campaign by Heineken®. It is testing what men are truly made of when taken out of their daily lives and dropped into the great unknown.
Heineken Voyage Campaign
Imagine the situation. You are a highly social character, out-going

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Cebu Pacific takes university students on the ultimate Backpacker Challenge

Attention adventure-loving university students! Pack your bags and prepare for the ultimate travel adventure, courtesy of the country's largest airline.
Cebu Pacific invites college students who are passionate about traveling to join the Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge, a five-day

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8 Reasons Why Metro Manila Is Still Asia’s Shopping Capital

Metro Manila is Asia's Shopping Capital
Wherever you stay in Metro Manila, there's bound to be a mall within a few minutes of your base. Makati and Mandaluyong each have at least 5 malls respectively and aside from the new Malls being constructed, most of the famous Malls are expanding.
SM

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We Should Vacation WHERE?

US Election season is in full swing. Campaign commercials are clogging up the airways; factions are fighting; stump speech footage from the Red Wood Forest to the New York Island are packaged daily for the nightly news. And while you may have already learned to tune out the drone of political

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10 reasons why people fall in love with Koh Samui

Koh Samui Travel Guide
Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand and is by far the most beautiful one. This splendid paradise welcomes visitors with pristine beaches, emerald warm waters and a lush jungle interior. From diving, kayaking, elephant trekking to temples and unique rock

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Boracay is the 2015 Best Beach in Asia

For the nth time, Boracay's did it again! TripAdvisor's 2015 Traveller's Choice Awards recently named Boracay's White Beach as the best beach in Asia. That's right! Our very own topped even world-renowned Asian beaches found in Thailand, Cambodia, India, and others.
Boracay Perfect Day by

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Relax and Unwind at the Serene Beaches of Cobrador Island

Touring Cobrador Island In Romblon
Situated along the coast of Romblon Bay in the town of Romblon, is an island that has fine white sand, crushed corrals and crystal clear waters. Romblon is known as the capital of the province of Romblon and this is where you can find Cobrador Island also

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Hotel Review: PrimeBiz Kuta Hotel in Bali, Indonesia

PrimeBiz Kuta Hotel in Bali, Indonesia
After having lunch at Kopi Bali House located at the ground floor of PrimeBiz Kuta Hotel (check rates), I asked for permission if my friend and I could do an ocular inspection of the hotel.
Kopi Bali House at the lobby of Prime Biz Kuta Bali
Fortunately,

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6 Emerging Beach Resorts in the Philippines

Adventure is calling: Agoda.com highlights the most exciting emerging beach resorts in the Philippines
Many Filipinos consider a beach trip the ultimate getaway for having fun under the sun. Boracay, Palawan, and Cebu usually get most of the attention, but with over 7,000 islands to choose

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Wenger is the official travel gear of Cebu Pacific’s Juan For Fun Backpacker Challenge 2013

Swiss brand Wenger, makers of a full range of outdoor gear including knives, watches, luggage and travel products, is the official travel gear of Cebu Pacific's Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge 2013.
Wenger Travel Bags
The Cebu Pacific Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge 2013 sends off five

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Why You Need Protein in your Next Travel

Protein and its benefits
Protein has always played a huge role as part of the development of muscles in our body and is needed for growth. People, regardless of age, need protein as part of their diet also for the reason of tissue repairs. The need for protein as part of diet does not end as we

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Revisit Batanes: PHILTOA Familiarization Tour 2014 Day 1

Batanes may not be a perfect destination to visit during Habagat (southwest monsoon) season but despite uncertainties, I accepted the invite from PHILTOA to join their Batanes Familiarization tour few weeks ago.
Batanes Flights via Skyjet Airlines
Last August 8, 2014, We gathered at NAIA

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Seat Sale Alert: AirAsia Zest offers P0.01 seat sale

Enjoy great deals to Kalibo (Boracay), Tagbilaran (Bohol), Puerto Princesa (Palawan), Cebu, Tacloban* and to international destinations in South Korea, Malaysia, China and more!
AirAsia One Centavo Seat Sale
AirAsia Zest, the Filipino Low Cost Carrier that flies hand in hand with AirAsia, the

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Asia Music Festival 2013 in Miri Malaysia

Last week, I was invited by Air Asia along with other ABC (Air Asia Bloggers Community) members from Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, China and Indonesia to attend the first ever Asia Music Festival in Miri, Malaysia, and I couldn't have been more excited about the opportunity.
Bembol Rockers from

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5 Escapes Tourists would love to Explore in Albay

Planning for your next vacation in Albay? Never forget Region 5 on your Round' the Philippines trip list. Bicol is not simply all about hot dishes, pili nut candies, or the majestic Mayon Volcano. The region is also filled with fun adventures you can enjoy with your family and friends. Talking

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WATCH: After a strong typhoon in 2008, Villagers discovered this curtain-like waterfalls that you won't believe actually exist

It was Disaster First before this Marvelous Curtain-like Waterfalls became North Cotabato's Blessing
Never did anyone expect that typhoons could bring this one of a kind surprise that is utterly majestic.
It was during 2008, when a strong typhoon hit Mindanao. Due to heavy rains, trees on the

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Caving in Apulit Island

Apulit Island is one of the best places to visit for those who love caves. Travellers will never forget to visit caves whenever they make a visit to Apulit Island Resort in Taytay Palawan. Some of the most popular caves in Apulit Island include Bat Cave, Secret Cave, St.Joseph's cave as well as

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Take a tour of the City of Light

La Ville Lumière, or the "City of Light," is one of many nicknames for Paris, France and was bestowed on the capital for two reasons. During the Age of Enlightenment in 18th century Europe, intellectuals sought to promote science and the exchange of ideas, as opposed to intolerance and

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Importance of Responding to Customer Reviews in Travel Review Websites

Travel review websites like Hotel Reviews being provided by Tripadvisor.com bring together customers and firms. Hotels, car rental firms and tourist destinations post service offers and promotions in travel review websites. People use travel review websites to search for deals on the places they

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Top 8 Photography Apps for Android Users

Looking to spice up your next picture session with your Android Smartphone? There's an app for everything nowadays, and here's a good list of interesting options to get you started.
Camera Awesome for Android
1) Camera Awesome
This is a fantastic all-in-one camera tool, offering various

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Grosvenor G Casino Restaurant Review

If you are interested in exploring the world of casino games, but don't know poker chips from oven ones, then the Grosvenor G Casino restaurant could be just the ticket. Alongside the excellent dining on offer at this London casino restaurant, there is also the offer of free lessons in poker,

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10 Things I Love about Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point La Union

If you will ask me to recommend a luxury resort in North Luzon, Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point La Union will definitely be on top of my list. Nestled on a scenic cliff near the old and new Poro Point Lighthouse, this beautifully designed resort is definitely one of the finest in the archipelago.

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Travel Guide: Island Hopping on Siargao Island

Why I celebrated my birthday in Siargao and what makes it one of my most memorable Birthday trip ever?
If you find yourself vacationing on Siargao Island, then island hopping is definitely an activity you shouldn't miss. Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Philippines, Siargao

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Beyond the Box Rockwell Weekend Deals

Beyond the Box is now offering Early Christmas Exclusive deals. This promo will start on October 15, 2012 and will continue until January 13, 2013.
Beyond the Box Rockwell Weekend Deals
For credit card users, 24 months installment for Citibank cardholders is available for MacBook Pro, MacBook

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Road Trip Ideas for Spain

Forget Route 66 and the West Coast Pacific Highway, give Spain a try as it has some fantastic choices when it comes to road trips.
Option 1
Road Trip Photo by Wikipedia
Malaga - Nerja
Start your adventure in Malaga, and head out towards Nerja with its sandy coves sheltered by the magnificent

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Guts, Frogs, Bugs and Everything Wild: Top 10 Exotic Food in the Philippines

Guts, Frogs, Bugs, Urchins and Snails, who would ever thought that you could even eat them right? Well, for thrill seeking and wonder driven people, anything can be turned into a foodgasmic wonder (not that everyone is fan of exotic food).
Balut by Meng via Flickr
Exotic food are found all

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Visiting Israel Tourist Destinations by Car

Israel is a country which is hot and dry during the summer and has more than 300 days of sunshine, even though; it receives as much rain as London. Buses are one of the main mode of transportation in Israel. The country has a complex society, it is western oriented but it lies on the Middle

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SEAIR offers lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu and Kalibo Aklan

South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the Philippines' premier leisure airline, announced today that it is offering a special introductory one-way fare of PhP 999 to Kota Kinabalu, and PhP 849 to Kalibo until February 9, 2012 for travel on May 1 to December 31, 2012. Passengers can log on to

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Face your Fear at Danao Adventure Park in Bohol

After our breakfast at Metrocenter Hotel in Tagbilaran City, we left at around 8am and headed to Danao to experience Bohol's famous E.A.T. Danao Adventure Packages. Together with PHILTOA officers, Travel Agents and the Media team, we headed to Danao to experience Bohol's Eco-tourism at its

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It's More Fun In The Philippines with Globe

Do you want to tell the world why #itsmorefuninthephilippines ? Globe Telecom recently tied-up with Department of Tourism to help in Social Media Promotion.
More Fun in the Philippines
Globe will give away Weekly prizes (4 Nokia Lumia 610s) and a 3-day Boracay family vacation package Boracay

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El Nido Resorts Celebrates Earth Hour 2015

El Nido Resorts joined 172 countries and celebrated under the stars during the global 'Lights Off' event. Last March 28, from 8:30pm to 9:30 pm, all guests and staff of Miniloc, Lagen, Apulit, and Pangulasian seized their power in changing climate change and switched off all non-essential lights

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BEMAC Philippines Carmona Plant now ready for electric vehicles production

BEMAC Electric Transportation Philippines, Incorporated formerly known as BEET Philippines announced that their assembly line for electric vehicles (EVs) is now on place and is ready for mass production.
BEMAC eTaxi Electronic Vehicles
BEMAC Philippines plant located in Carmona, Cavite is on

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Why do i want to visit Hong Kong Disneyland?

I know its my childhood fantasy but things are never too late and now that I got an invite from a popular tourist attraction in Asia to experience the world class theme park, I can say thats its a dream come true. Sure, I know there are plenty of places to see in the world, but right now the

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Philippine Department of Tourism partners with Cruise Lines International Association to develop cruise ports, itinerary, and guest experience

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) sees strong interest from international cruise lines increasing their ports of call and expanding visits to more islands in the country.
Cruise Lines International Association Logo
Speaking before guests and industry stakeholders during the Philippine

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Featured Traveler: Emmie Abadilla

Emmie has been a long time travel writer for a local newspaper and other publications. She was a self-taught artist/painter (had a one woman show of her angels in oil and hoping to mount her second soon).
Napping with tiger in Thailand
She spent 10 years of her life in the theatre as a

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Come to Kerala: Exploring the magical highlands of Kerala - Thekkady

Previous Post: The Backwater Trail
Exploring the magical highlands of Kerala - Thekkady
"Unbelievable sights, indescribable feeling, soaring, tumbling, freewheeling, through an endless diamond sky..."
Throughout our road trip, these lines from this Aladdin soundtrack kept replaying in my head

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Travel Gears: Crumpler “Considerable Embarrassment”

Crumpler bags are some of the highest quality bags out there. They're designed to last a lifetime, and Crumpler backs that up with a great lifetime warranty against any product malfunction. A zipper breaks? Send it back with the receipt.
Considerable Embarrassment by Crumpler
And with high

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Agoda.com presents a 5 day Hotel sale in Japan, over a hundred hotels, up to 55% off!

Agoda.com 5 day Hotel Sale: Japan Best Hotel deals for stays from May to July!
Agoda.com, one of Asia's leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), presents a 5 day flash deal which has more than a hundred listed properties in Japan. Participating cities

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Palawan is the 2013 World’s Best Island

In the New York-based Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2013 "World's Best Awards," Palawan is ranked No. 1 in its Top 10 list of the 2013 World's Best Islands.
Dilumacad Island in Palawan : El Nido Travel Guide
Palawan is the 2013 World's Best Island
Boracay slipped a notch from being voted as the

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AirAsia Bloggers' Community Party 2013 in Kuala Lumpur

This Friday, I'll be flying to Malaysia once again (third for this year) for the 2013 AirAsia Bloggers' Community Party in Kuala Lumpur.
AirAsia Bloggers Community Party in Kuala Lumpur
No, we're not going to have a tour in Malaysia but this time we will experience what its like to be a cabin

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Madrid Fusion Manila 2015

One of the world's biggest culinary affair to be held at SM
The Philippines and Spain share a deep and colorful history and what better way to celebrate these two cultures than through their vibrant and intertwined culinary traditions. This April, the world's most anticipated epicurean event

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Holiday Alert: Special Non-Working Holiday in Metro Manila January 2015 Papal Visit

The Papal Visit in January 2015 in the Philippines has been recently announced. The new Holy See does not get to visit the country often, hence the excitement among Catholics is very apparent. Because of this, the government has been ironing out plans to make the Pope's visit a successful one.

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AirAsia offers P1 seat sale for Manila - Hong Kong Flights

AirAsia Philippines, the Filipino Low Cost Carrier that flies hand in hand with AirAsia, voted the World's Best Low Cost Carrier for six consecutive years, today announced it will start flights between Manila and Hong Kong on 8 May 2015 with 4x flights weekly or every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and

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Cordillera Heritage Warrior: Day 2 – Kiangan, Lagawe and Banaue Cultural Tour

Previous Post: Day 1 - Arrival in Kiangan, Ifugao
Day 2 - Kiangan, Lagawe and Banaue Cultural Tour
It was still dark when we left Ibulao-Ibulao Bed and Breakfast. From there, me and my travel buddies all gathered at Kiangan Viewpoint Hostel for our tour to Kiangan War Memorial Shrine and

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Masskara Festival 2012

Masskara Festival is a popular annual celebration that is celebrated in the city of Bacolod which is located in the Negros Island in Philippines. The festival is celebrated in the month of October annually for the past 30 years.
Bacolod Masskara Festival 2011 (Photo Courtesy of Byahilo.com)
As

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Travel Gears: Crumpler End of Season Sale January 2014

Good News to all Crumpler-holics, your favorite brand that supplies functional, sturdy and strongly designed Messenger Bags, Laptop and Photo Bags, Travel Bags, Backpacks and Accessories is having an End of Season Sale on January 15, 2014 to February 15, 2014.
Crumpler Sale up to 80% Off
Enjoy

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Scenic Adventures in Borneo

Arriving into the capital city Kuching where the cultural heart of Borneo lies, this adventurous journey can start with a calm walk around the waterfront of the city. Before beginning the adventurous exploration of Borneo's best scenic trails fit in some of the cultural and traditional

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List of Resorts in Lucban Quezon

Resorts in Lucban Quezon
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes a lot of fun activities, places to go, sites to see, and lots of fun activities. If you are planning a summer escapade that has all that, we suggest going to Lucban Quezon during the Pahiyas Festival.
Batis Aramin

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Skyjet offers quicker, low-cost trips to Virac, Caramoan Island, other areas

Instead of spending a six-hour trip travelling to Virac and Caramoan Island from Manila passing through Naga City, sightseers can reach the place in only 40 minutes by taking a faster route.
The newest, and service-oriented airline in the Philippines, Skyjet can take tourists to Virac in 40

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AirphilExpress offers P498 deal for Manila to Visayas Routes

Do you have travel plans for this summer but you dont have airline tickets yet? It's never too early to plan your trips for the summer... Especially when you can get discounts with our promo fare! Get airline tickets for only P498 for Manila to Visayas Routes. Checkout their website for more

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Top Christmas Gifts for Travelers

Top Gifts for Travelers this Christmas
Not sure what gifts you should give for travelers in your family? Travelers are used to all kinds of experiences, and even situation where they have to rough it a little bit. You don't have to get them anything fancy. What they need is something practical

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The Philippines: A Retirement Haven According to Forbes Magazine

Forbes, a leading business magazine in the US, recently named the Philippines as one of the World's 20 retirement havens of 2015. The article mentions numerous reasons as to why the country is perfect for those who wish to live a quiet and peaceful life after working very hard.
Coron Palawan

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How to Keep Valuables Safe During International Travel

If you have made travel plans, the chances are you will be taking along some valuables with you. It is important to take good care of your valuables during international travel so that they are not lost or stolen.
How to Keep Your Valuables Safe
Pack Valuables Carefully
If possible, try to

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Add more joy to your Holiday with Jollibee Chickenjoy’s new Side Dishes!

This Holiday Season, you can now add more joy to your family bonding moments with everyone's favorite Chickenjoy and two new side dishes- creamy, delicious Mashed Potato and sweet, juicy Buttered Corn.
There's no stopping kids in having a great time with Jollibee as they moved to the groove

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The Philippines vs Puerto Rico: Alaxan FR inspires “pusong palaban” attitude among Gilas Pilipinas fans

Alaxan FR is giving more Filipinos a chance to see the heroism and "pusong palaban" attitude of Gilas Pilipinas at the FIBA World Cup in Spain by showing the games in different areas nationwide. The games are viewed live for free at selected Courts of Inspiration-basketball courts that were

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Low Yat Plaza in Kuala Lumpur

Low Yat Plaza shopping center is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Much like Greenhills in the Philppines and Sim Lim Square in Singapore, Low Yat Plaza is considered to be a one stop shop for all computer and electronic goods in Kuala Lumpur.
Low Yat Plaza in Kuala Lumpur
The is the mall

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Hotel Review: Tea County Resort in Munnar, Kerala

Tea County Resort Review
The state of Kerala is one of the most visited places in India mainly for its variety of attractions-from beaches to backwaters, from modernity to tradition, from national parks to spice plantations, and more. Of course, Kerala isn't that small, and if you're a travel

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Top 15 Summer Destinations Near Metro Manila

Want to get out of the city for some fantastic vacation time? Summers in Metro Manila can be excruciatingly hot. Why not venture out of the city and enjoy the beach a bit? Or up into the mountains for a bit of cooler air? Here are my top 15 recommendations for summer plans that won't require a

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Coffee Empire in West Avenue, Quezon City

Big 3rd wave of Coffee Alert: Coffee Empire
Are we a little of burnt out of the same old coffee that we use to sip every morning? Are we wondering if there is more to coffee than three in one. Or are we still on the search for the brand that is the right one? Like a surfer expectantly and

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A full music video of “Tayo’y Mga Pinoy” released by SMART

Philippines is a country known for its culture and heritage and also for its inclination towards music and arts. There were days when a Filipino could hardly speak English and if he speaks it would hardly convey a clear message. However, with the arrival of early British settlers, Filipino

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World's Outstanding Hotel Spas for 2013 by Agoda.com

Are you now planning for you 2014 Summer Holiday vacation? Checkout this wonderful list of World's Outstanding Hotel Spas for 2013 by hotel booking engine Agoda.com.
Aum Spa - Crimson Resort
Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan, Philippines
The fifteen acre grounds of the Balinese-inspired Crimson

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15 Travel Bloggers and their Favorite Summer Spots

15 Travel Bloggers shares their Favorite Summer Destinations
Summer is here! Are you a Beach Comber?, a Scuba Diver?, an Urban Explorer?, or a Mountain Climber?. Whatever you want to do and Wherever you want to go this season, plan your trip ahead and don't forget to have fun! Because Summer is

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Why Cape Town is on My Bucket List

Cape Town is a must see for anyone who considers themselves a traveler or wants to have an amazing experience. This area of the world has so much to offer to both the well-seasoned tourist as well as the first time voyager.
Table Mountain in Cape Town
It doesn't matter if you are looking for

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Jamaica's Reggae Month to Celebrate Island's Legendary Music including the sounds of Bob Marley

Posting this to help my friends in Jamaica:)
February serves as Reggae Month in Jamaica, where fans can celebrate the music at its birthplace. Throughout the month a range of reggae-focused activities are held across the island with many of the events taking place in the capital city of

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Panicuason Hot Spring Resort in Naga City

After our ATV Adventure to Malabsay Falls, we proceeded to Panicuason Hot Spring Resort. The resort is situated at the bottom of a forest river and it is accessible through a private roadway. Just 30 moments far from midtown Naga, the resort is a view to behold, a forest haven of old plants and

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CNT Lechon : Sooo Pinoy Food Trip na Pilipinas!

April 13, 2012 - Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 3 in Cebu - Previous Post : Zubuchon.
My Cebu trip will not be complete without visiting any CNT Lechon branch. During the second leg of Sooo Pinoy food tour, we have two Lechon restaurants included in the Itinerary and one of them is the famous CNT

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AirAsia Philippines celebrates 1M Facebook page likes with P1.00 base fare promo for all domestic and international destinations

AirAsia Philippines, the Filipino Low Cost Carrier that flies hand in hand with AirAsia, voted the World's Best Low Cost Carrier in the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax for six consecutive years from 2009 - 2014, today celebrated a milestone after its Facebook page:

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Boracay Island: 2012 Best beach in Asia by TripAdvisor

Boracay Island in Philippines has been named as the best beach in Asia for 2012 by TripAdvisor. The island is just 4.5 miles in length. But one of the major attractions is that travellers will find awesome beaches with in short distance. And that is what makes this place unique from others.

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Feria Restaurant in Cebu: Best Breakfast in the Philippines

The basic rules of good nutrition tell that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Asiarooms.com recently recognized Feria Restaurant at Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu for taking this nutrition fact to heart and serving up the best breakfast in the Philippines.
Nutella Pancakes
Feria

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Chika-an sa Cebu : Sooo Pinoy Food Trip na Pilipinas!

April 11, 2012 - Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 1 in Cebu - Previous Post : Fiji Restaurant at Plantation Bay Mactan.
Located at Salinas Drive in Lahug Cebu City, Chika-an is a restaurant that features local Cebuano dishes. The place looks like an old house that is converted into a restaurant and the

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Juag Lagoon and Marine Sanctuary in Matnog Sorsogon

After visiting Tikling Island, we headed to Juag Lagoon and Marine Sanctuary. There might be many places to think of when beauty and essentiality of marine world comes into mind but if you are in Sorsogon, you should not miss visiting this marine sanctuary.
Juag Lagoon and Marine Sanctuary

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Photo Sunday : Hello Sunny Puerto Galera

Sunny Puerto Galera
I thought I will cancel my trip to Puerto Galera yesterday due to the latest typhoon alert but when I texted my friend to ask if the waves in Puerto Galera will permit me to travel, she said YES!!! So here I am, enjoying the sun in my favorite Encenada Beach:)

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Port Seafoods Restaurant: Sooo Pinoy Food Trip na Pilipinas!

April 12, 2012 - Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 2 in Cebu - Previous Post : Prince Fusion Gourmet.
Located at Salinas Drive at the Lower Lobby of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino is Cruise Ship themed restaurant called Port Seafoods Restaurant - the second restaurant we visited on the second day

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James and Phil Younghusband leads First Football Festival in WoodGrove Park

Did you know that one of the worlds greatest football player is a Filipino? Paulino Alcántara Riestrá was a Filipino-Spanish footballer who spent most of his playing career at Barcelona and was the first Filipino and Asian player to play for a European club.
From L-R: Landco Pacific

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One Perfect Weekend at Summit Ridge Tagaytay

Is the work at the office burdening you and are you already stressed out? Being always in office won't do you any good and it is always better to take a day out to give yourself a break. Think of the best hobby for a weekend just on a purpose and enjoy a vacation.
My Room at Summit Ridge

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Tony Fernandes named Airline Industry Leader of the Year at 4th annual Aviation 100 Awards

AirAsia's Group Chief Executive Officer, Tony Fernandes has been named 'Airline Industry Leader of the Year' for pushing the boundaries of the aviation industry at the 4th annual Aviation 100 Awards which was held in Dublin, Ireland last night.
The Aviation 100 Awards is held annually, and is

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Islamic Civilization Park in Kuala Terengganu Malaysia: A Unique Cultural Immersion

In all the trips that I have had the chance to make over the years, I have always tried my best to discover more about the local culture. I've always made a point to intentionally understand the culture of the country that I visit to overcome any form of cultural shock, breaking down the

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Philippine International Balloon Festival 2014 in Lubao Pampanga

Late last year, we announced here that the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark was cancelled and was replaced by another hot air balloon festival called Philippine Friendship Balloon Festival 2014.
Philippine International Balloon Festival 2014
Last month, we learned that

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Hotel ibis Delhi Airport Launches ‘Pay What You Want’ Campaign

Hotel ibis Delhi Airport recently launched a new campaign to welcome all guests to the hotel. The promotion, 'Pay What You Want', is a campaign that allows customers to book a room of their choice and choose to pay any amount of their choice for their first night, exclusive of taxes.
The

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Go on a Journey of Discover-E with Electrolux

The love and passion that Filipinos have when it comes to food is no secret. Whether it be eating out or eating in the comforts of our own home, eating is definitely a favorite Filipino pastime. With this in mind, Electrolux is embarking on a journey to re-discover our appreciation of Filipino

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Visiting Long Beach in Puerto Galera

Previous Post: Puerto Galera Sunset Cruise
Puerto Galera is one of the destinations that never fail to amaze me. This side of Mindoro has beautiful beaches and one place that we recently visited is called Long Beach in San Antonio Island.
Docking area in Long Beach
Together with PHILTOA

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Bohol Unveils Visit Bohol 2015 Campaign

Together with fellow bloggers and members of the print media from Manila, we flew to Tagbilaran earlier today to join the celebration in honor of the 118th birth anniversary of President Carlos Garcia, who was also a Boholano. Another reason for such trip is that we wanted to take part in the

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9th Puerto Galera Reggae Festival on April 28, 2012

Do you love Reggae Music? Join Puerto Galera Reggae Festival this April and watch live performances from Coco Jam, Reggae Mistress, Jun Lopito, Lady I, Coffee Break Island, Turtle Club, Kapis and Iraya.
9th Puerto Galera Reggae Festival
This years Puerto Galera Reggae Festival will be more

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Aliwan Fiesta 2013 Schedule of Activities

The people of Metro Manila and other provinces are now excited about the Aliwan Fiesta 2013. April is the time of the year where everyone gather with their cameras and enjoy the visual delight in Manila. The hot, breezy and sometimes rainy climate, the artists and the picturesque avenues of

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Cebu Beach Resorts with the Highest Traveler Ratings

Are you looking for Cebu Beach Resorts for your next holiday trip? Cebu is considered as one of the major tourist attractions in Philippines and listed as one of the most livable cities in the World. The island is a province that is part of the Visayas group of islands and it has the second

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A Wild Packing List: The Ten things you Really need on an African Safari

Whether you're headed on an African adventure to Kruger National Park or the Masai Mara, or you're seeking safari stardom in Chobi or Etosha, there are some things you just can't do without.
African Safari By Simone Roda (Adorenomis) from Italia (Flickr) , via Wikimedia Commons
They might just

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Travel Gears: Pacsafe Toursafe™ AT29 anti-theft wheeled duffel review

To test my new Pacsafe Toursafe™ AT29 anti-theft wheeled duffel, I recently used it on my Kerala India Trip and I cant believed It survived six airport transfers and it still looked like almost brand new.
Heres my detailed review of this fantastic Pacsafe Toursafe™ AT29 anti-theft wheeled

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St. John's Cathedral in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia is predominantly an Islamic Country but in the Multi-Cultural City of Kuala Lumpur, I got the chance to visit one of the Catholic Churches in KL.
St John's Cathedral in KL
After visiting the Petronas Twin Towers, I decided to visit St. John's Cathedral in Jalan Bukit Nanas since its

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Engaging Your Guests and Readers: Online Marketing Tips for Hospitality Business Owners (PART 3)

Part 1: Creating a Strong Online Presence
Part 2: Optimizing and Promoting Your Website
Engaging Your Guests and Readers
Now that you've set up your social media profiles and tweaked your official website, it's time to hustle! You need to engage your followers and site visitors and you can

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A Luxurious Lodge In Jackson Hole

Travelers who want to stay in luxurious surroundings in a place where there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation may want to spend their vacation at a lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
The Rusty Parrot Lodge And Spa Hotel
A couple taking a romantic vacation may want to stay in one of

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Casa Noble Ultra Premium Tequila invades Manila Party Scene

Finally, Casa Noble ultra premium tequila is now available in Manila. I must admit, Im not a huge fan of tequila before until I tasted this premium tequila from Casa Noble. It was during my Singapore visit two years ago when I first tasted Casa Noble Tequila and man! that was also the time when

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3rd Annual Guam International Marathon Underway

Race underway for the 3rd Annual Guam International Marathon
The stage is set for the third Guam International Marathon (GIM) happening in Ypao Beach in Tumon, Guam this coming April 12, 2015. There are four race categories that runners can join this year: the 5K, 10K, half marathon (13.1

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Welcome to the Philippines, Flight 001

Enjoy traveling? You probably also enjoy all those fun and funky products that are particular to the travel retail market. Luggage, clothing, and accessories for travel all share a common customer, and yet almost nowhere you shop sells all the things you need to make travel convenient, light,

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2 is better then 1 promo at Beyond the Box

Beyond the Box is running a promo that started today till November 4, 2012. You can buy 1 get 1 on all iPhone 4S/iPod touch 4th Gen and iPod nano (6th Gen) cases.
This promo is available in the following Beyond The Box branches : One Rockwell, Lucky Chinatown, Resorts World, Robinsons Ermita,

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Airphil Express launched flights to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

I just arrived here in Kuala Lumpur roughly 5 hours ago together with fellow Pinoy Travel Bloggers for the Maiden Flight of Airphil Express' Kuala Lumpur - Manila route. Starting today, June 21, 2012 Airphil Express will now have direct flights from Manila to KL and vice versa.
Travel Bloggers

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Multi-awarded film and photography experts judge Cebu Pacific’s Wandering Juan Video Contest

Three of the country's top filmmakers and photographers will judge the entries of Cebu Pacific's Wandering Juan Video Contest when it ends on January 31, 2012. Cebu Pacific Air, in partnership with the Department of Tourism's Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), is giving travel aficionados who are

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Itching Sole: 10 Great Trekking Sites in the Philippines

With over hundred of Mountains and Hills in the country, a full pledged hiker, trekker or mountaineer has plenty of choices to fill their desires to scratch their itch to walk.
Magnificent Mount Pulag by Tralphe XY via Flickr Creative Commons
Since the country is highly equipped with marvelous

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London Hotels with the Highest Traveler Ratings

London is one of the most visited travel attractions in the world and it is the capital city of England as well as United Kingdom. It is estimated that the city attracts close to 14 million international visitors per year.
Milestone Hotel London
Some of the major tourist attractions in the

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Manila Revisited : Rediscover Manila’s History with Manila Hotel

Manila's tourist arrival is back on track despite of not so good travel advisories from other countries. For most tourists who already visited Manila, the City remains to be the safest and more fun place to visit in Asia. Being a tourist attraction itself, The Manila Hotel continues to help

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Visiting Goa Gajah Temple in Bali Indonesia

Goa Gajah Temple in Bali
After visiting Tegallalang Rice Terraces, our next stopover was at Goa Gajah Temple - an archeological heritage site located on the main road Ubud - Kintamani.
Bathing temple figures inside Goa Gajah Temple in Bali
Goa Gajah, or Elephant Cave, is situated on the

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Top Things to Do and See in Camiguin Island

I just arrived here in Cebu earlier this morning and I still can believe I'm no longer in the beautiful island of Camiguin. How can I not miss the never ending attractions, delectable food and the friendly people. I'm glad that visiting the Island of Camiguin is now easier and for those who

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Travel Gadgets: Be Wowed By ZTE’s New Smartphones

There are new smartphones in town, and just in time for Christmas! Connect with everyone with flair using ZTE's newest phone models. The ZTE brand has always offered more bang for your buck and it shows with their new line of smartphones. These exciting new gadgets offer effortless use and

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Fab finds at drop-down prices in Power Plant Mall’s Mid-Year Sale

The quest to becoming drop-dead gorgeous is now easy to do at drop-down prices with Power Plant Mall's mid-year Big Brands Sale this weekend, June 27 to June 30, 2013.
Power Plant Mall's Mid-Year Sale
Over 100 participating tenants like Zara, Mango, Charriol, Warehouse, Dorothy Perkins,

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Global Visas - Making Dreams Come True

Have you ever tried getting a work visa but felt so overwhelmed with the requirements and procedures that when you finally reached the in-person interview, you felt you gave a bad impression? Or even worst, has your visa application been rejected because you lack the necessary requirements? The

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Travel Guide: Visiting North Korea

North Korea is a country with an unsavoury reputation across the world - a country ruled by a dictator long departed from reality; espionage, famine and nuclear armament. This dark legacy may put off most visitors but for the most die-hard travellers North Korea is a welcome challenge. Visiting

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AirAsia to offer ASEAN Pass in January 2015

Right before the year ends, AirAsia was able to give us a gift that's going to make travelers smile for 365 days in a year.
You may know AirAsia as a low cost carrier but don't think that they skimp on providing great value for every kind of traveler. They have confirmed the launching of the

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Cordillera Heritage Warrior: Day 3 – Bontoc to Sagada Roadtrip

Previous Post: Cordillera Heritage Warrior: Day 2 - Kiangan, Lagawe and Banaue Cultural Tour
Cordillera Heritage Warrior: Day 3 - Bontoc to Sagada Roadtrip
Bay-yo Rice Terraces
After having breakfast at Banaue Hotel, we boarded our van and headed toward Bontoc, our next stop. Crossing over

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5 Must Have Gadgets for Any Road Trip

Hitting the highway on a road trip is a great way to enjoy the sights of the country on the way to your destination. Without a few helpful items, passengers could end up feeling like prisoners trapped in their vehicle. Here are a couple gadgets that will prevent this and will also help enhance

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Binalot Goes Visayan

For the Lenten season, Binalot has chosen favorite dishes from the Visayas region: Bangus Sinugba, Kinilaw and Laswa. Healthy favorites from the South will be offered at selected Binalot branches starting Feb 18, Ash Wednesday and throughout the Lenten Season.
Bangus Sinugba
Sinugba means

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Go crazy in love with UNIQLO’s Valentine’s Weekend Sale

Global LifeWear brand UNIQLO celebrates Valentine's in a big way as it launches its weekend sale. Catch the love bug and check their incredible offers which include major discounts on their top-selling items.
Valentine's Day Perfect combination
Grab your own choice of UNIQLO's dynamic Women's

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Dipolog and Dapitan: Mindanao’s ‘twin cities’ offer distinct tourism tandem

Guestpost By Kathy Mar Mateo
It is often the most unassuming of places that surprise us with pleasant packages. Down south, in a region called Zamboanga Peninsula in Southern Philippines, the "twin cities" of Dipolog and Dapitan are keeping this promise.
Halcyon Hideaway. Located where the

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Exploring Halong Bay by Traditional Junk Boat

Let's Cruise: Exploring Ha Long Bay on a Traditional Junk Boat
If you're looking to be awed by nature's wonders, one day aboard a junk boat cruising through Ha Long Bay and enjoy one of the best cruising experiences of your life.
Fantastic view as we get closer to the Thien Cung Cave
It's a

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5 Extreme Adventures You Won’t Be Able to Do without Enough Protein in Your Body

There's something about the rush of adrenaline that makes extreme adventurers want to go back for more thrill-seeking, spine-tingling and death-defying outdoor activities. However, for these adrenaline junkies to be able to perform those kinds of stunts, they need a lot of protein, which

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Travel Gadget: Ballistic Urbanite Black for iPad Mini Review

Nowadays, traveling is usually more convenient and less boring when you have handy gadgets with you. Mobile phones, for example, let you keep in touch with loved ones back home or stay connected with your office staff wherever, whenever.
Ballistic Urbanite Black for iPad Mini
Another useful

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Gala-Rodriguez Ancestral House in Sariaya Quezon

There are almost no words to describe the elegance and beauty of the Rodriquez Ancestral Mansion; however, some words that come to mind are romantic, timeless, and magical. Situated at No. 44 Rizal Street, Sariaya, Quezon, in the Philippines, and constructed during the 1930's, this mansion

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Featured Travelers: Hannah & Adam of GettingStamped.com

Meet Hannah & Adam - another traveling couple and the publishers of GettingStamped.com. Currently they are on a Round-the-World trip "GETTING STAMPED" in 47 countries since June 2013.
Hannah & Adam in El Nido, Philippines
They have always had a case of the travel bug, but it wasn't until a

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Smart Travelers Stay Safe During the Holidays

You already know that you should contact the post office and newspaper to turn off delivery before taking off on a long vacation. You may also leave a light on or ask a friend to stop by your house to make it clear that your home isn't empty. While preparing your home before you leave is

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Top Celebrities Lead the Re-Arranged MTV of Maaga ang Pasko’s 20th Year

For so many years now, Jollibee has always led the way to organizing fund-raising events and charitable works to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters. One of the annual charity programs they have is “Maaga ang Pasko,” which celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Original Jolly Toy Scout

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AGODA.COM FLASH DEAL! Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is now 50% off this March!

Welcome your summer by dancing your way to Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu’s Ibiza Beach Club! This month, Agoda.com has a flash deal where rooms are now 50 percent off if you book this March and stay within the month.
Ibiza Beach Club
From their usual rate of 17,000 PHP in their deluxe

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Tiaong : Coming Into Its Own

A new coffeetable book called Tiaong: Coming Into Its Own, was launched recently at the Filipinas Heritage Library, Nielson Tower in Ayala Avenue, Makati City.
TIAONG coffeetable book
Published by the Tiaong Lubid-Lubid Foundation, Inc. under the helm of its president Cris Aquino, the book is

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One Weekend in Banaue as an Ifugao Heritage Warrior

I was lucky to get invited last week to join PHILTOA's Ifugao Weekend Warrior Caravan. This weekend travel for a cause event was organized by PHILTOA in preparation for the 2012 Philippine Travel Mart.
Ifugao Rituals at Banaue Hotel
Aside from PHILTOA members and officers, the weekend caravan

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Beautiful Barcelona

From the moment you arrive in Barcelona you will be captivated by the people, architecture and stunning views. With so much to do your days will be full and enjoyable. Here are a few favorite spots not to be missed.
Church of the Sacred Family
You can’t be in Barcelona and not learn about

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Kaamulan Festival 2012 in Malaybalay Bukidnon

Philippines is popular as one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the World. The natural beauty and unparallel hospitality are major factors, which have helped to increase the visitor traffic to this wonderful country. The Malaybalay city in the province of Bukidnon in Mindanao is

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Flying From Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport is an international terminal handling flights all over the world, ranging from short hops to Paris and the Spanish coast to exotic destinations further afield. Flying from Birmingham Airport is a convenient choice for many - after all, that's why millions of passengers travel

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Tropical Storm Ruby Advisory: AirAsia Philippines announces two more canceled flights for December 9, 2014

AirAsia Philippines announces two more canceled flights for December 9, 2014
AirAsia Philippines Flight Advisory #2 as of 8 Dec. 2014 at 2PM (click here for the Advisory #1)
AirAsia Philippines Cancelled Flights for December 9, 2014
(Two additional flights were canceled for 9 December 2014)

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Makati Hotels with the Highest Traveler Ratings

Makati City is the Philippines biggest Business Hub. This City is renowned for high end shopping and world class amenities for business and luxury travelers. You won't be disappointed in visiting Makati Shopping district, especially if you stay in one of these top rated luxury hotels.
Makati

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Top 10 Places to Stay In Baguio City

Traveling through places is not a complete experience without a place to stay in for the day or spend the night in. This is especially true if you are traveling to a place deemed far from home where commuting to and fro is impossible, if not just too of a much hassle for an enjoying experience.

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5 Reasons why you should visit Sagada

Formerly called Ganduyan, this beautiful town in Mountain Province was renamed to Sagada when Spaniards came to the area. One thing I noticed upon reaching this famous summer spot is the existence of limestone cliffs on both sides of the road - this only proves that Sagada is submerged in water

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Travel Tips for a Worry-Free Vacation

Time sure flies. It’s just the beginning of 2015, but before you know it, summer will come knocking up your doors�"and you wouldn’t want to face summer unprepared. Of course, most of us might already know the basics of what to bring on a long trip out of home�"like food, water, money, and

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2015 PHILTOA Cordillera’s Heritage Warrior Caravan

As part of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Visit the Philippines 2015 campaign, the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) gears up for fun caravans touring different islands of the archipelago. For their new venture, they’re highlighting Cordillera’s Heritage via a caravan

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Magayon Festival 2012 Schedule of Activities

Photos courtesy of Ritche Merjilla Asagra
Magayon Festival 2012 Organizers wish to offer all the lovely sights and sounds of Albay to all the local and foreign tourists. The festival is a month-long festivity that promotes Albay tourism and local livelihood by showcasing it in their

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Windowless Planes: The Next Best Thing to Flying on Jets

Thanks to aviation innovations, people can now travel as quickly and as hassle-free as they want to wherever, whenever. Thanks to airplanes, people can now go anywhere in the world in just a matter of hours. Otherwise, we would have to travel by sea or land, which could take us weeks or even

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Panagbenga Festival 2013 : Baguio Flower Festival 2013 Schedule of Activities

Last November 2012, Baguio City Flower Festival Organizers launched Panagbenga Festival 2013 with the theme "A Blooming Odyssey".
Panagbenga Festival 2013
According to Anthony de Leon - the co-chairman of the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Incorporated (BFFFI), the Panagbenga Festival 2013

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SM Hypermarket Crowns a Lugaw and BBQ Stall Owner as the Best Pinoy Street Food Champ

If you followed the SM Hypermarket’s Best Pinoy Street Food cooking competition, you know that there were 10 finalists who battled it out for the ultimate Street Food Champ. The 10 finalists went through grueling challenges that not only tested their cooking skills, but also their patience and

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Christmas gets merrier at the expanded Hong Kong Disneyland

Although Christmas is a month away, Hong Kong Disneyland is already gearing up for Disney’s Sparkling Christmas. Mickey head-shaped Happy Balloon, the symbol of happiness, will spread the festive merriment to all corners of the Park, enabling guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the

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AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur – Kalibo flight goes daily!

Holiday-makers can now fly to Kalibo, gateway to the paradise island of Boracay daily instead of 4x weekly with AirAsia’s increased frequencies from Kuala Lumpur �" Kalibo, which will be effective from 23rd October onwards.

AirAsia Kalibo - Kuala Lumpur Flights

In conjunction with this

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Wat Machimmaram Temple in Tumpat, Kelantan

Tumpat is a small town located at about 20 kilometers from Kota Bharu, the capital city of the state of Kelantan in Malaysia. The influence of Thai culture is quite visible in this town and surrounding areas as Kelantan is located in the northeastern bordering of Malaysia with

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Manna's Sutokil : Sooo Pinoy Food Trip na Pilipinas!

April 11, 2012 �" Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 1 in Cebu �" Previous Post : Ka-On Restaurant in Boracay.

After a month, our foodie group together with Unilever Food Solutions gathered again for another gastronomic journey. This time, the Sooo Pinoy Campaign invades Cebu - The Queen City of the

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El Nido Resorts Palawan lands on Travel + Leisure US cover

El Nido Resorts Palawan has landed the cover of one of the most influential travel magazines in the world, Travel + Leisure, in its World’s Best Awards August issue. El Nido Resorts sandbar shot by Francisco Guerrero, a Filipino photographer whose works have landed the covers of previous

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Skyscanner reveals the tricks Filipinos do to avoid jetlag

According to a recent survey by Skyscanner, a leading global travel search site, 54% of Filipinos have flown with long distance transmerdian flights. This often results to desynchronisis or what is commonly known as jet lag, which results to poor sleep upon arrival, poorer mental performance and

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The Original AA BBQ Cebu : Sooo Pinoy Food Trip na Pilipinas!

April 12, 2012 �" Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 2 in Cebu �" Previous Post : Port Restaurant Cebu.

If you will ask a local for any casual dining BBQ restaurant then you'll probably get AA BBQ as recommendation. The restaurant is known for their flavor-intense grilled foods in not so crowded

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Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2014: Kadayawan Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities

Get ready for Kadayawan Festival 2014

The Philippines is one of the happiest countries in the World and home to various colorful festivals. Whether its religious or cultural, each province or town has its own fiesta and most of them are celebrated with numerous activities that reflects the

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Travel Advisory from AirAsia: Self check-in for travels during the festive season

All AirAsia guests flying during the festive season are advised to utilize the airline’s self check-in options, via Web or Mobile, for their travel convenience.

Check-in counters at airports during the festive season are expected to be congested due to the surge of passenger numbers, which

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Travel Gears : The Karachi Outpost (L) from Crumpler

If you are looking for a good camera bag with a laptop compartment, The Karachi Outpost (L) from Crumpler can be a perfect choice for you. Crumpler now offers The Karachi Outpost (L) which is suitable for all weather conditions and can be used as an ideal photographers backpack.

The Karachi

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Amorita Resort in Panglao Island Bohol : Resort Reviews

There's more than just Alona Beach to Bohol. Panglao offers some great adventures and wonderful cuisine for those who know where to look for them (and guess what? I'm about to tell you where!). From delicious crab cakes to kare-kare and barbecue chicken pizza, you will find a menu that is filled

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Rio de Janeiro – Amazing Beaches And Samba

Rio de Janeiro is magnificent city that is picturesquely situated between green mountains and clear azur water. The incredible beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the charming coves and many beautiful small islands can make your vacation in the city one of the best in your life. Rio is a huge cultural

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Halloweens at Congo Grille result in awesome parties!

With its award-winning dishes, delectable group meals and exceptional service, Congo Grille has become the perfect place for barkadas to party it up and make celebrations truly special. This rings true for PBA Barako Red Bull Energy Boosters model Ciane Xavier and Close-Up model Fernanda

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Family-friendly adventures in Guangzhou, China with Cebu Pacific

A tour around Guangzhou, China blends age-old legend with modern, family-friendly entertainment. From pandas to temples, Guangzhou can very much be the family’s newest favorite vacation spot.

Panda in Guangzhou

The vibrant city of Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province in Southern

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Johor Bahru Malaysia Travel Guide

Johor Bahru is an emerging tourist destination in Malaysia. Popularly known as JB, this City is located across the Singapore Causeway. The city is known to be a manufacturing hub in Malaysia and the nearest entry point to Singapore.

Legoland Malaysia

From well known theme park attractions

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Caramoan Travel Guide: Caramoan Peninsula Travel Tips

The Caramoan Peninsula and it’s islands are one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines.

I was able to visit this Peninsula when this was still one of the least well known destinations in the country.

Everything about this Peninsula is pristinely and unbelievably beautiful. Of

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Discover the Top 10 Philippine Gems

Earlier, I was with fellow bloggers and members of the media for the announcement of the 10 up and coming tourist destinations in the Philippines held at the Manila Hotel. The selection of the Top 10 Philippine Gems is part of the Isla Lipana and Co., 91st anniversary celebration and this is

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Keep Mosquitoes away During the Rainy Season

By now, you’ve lived in the tropics long enough to realize that between the shifting seasons and humidity, insects are another force to be reckoned with. It’s easy enough to deal with—just slather on some insect repellent and you can keep mosquitoes at bay throughout the day.

Bite Block

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Sutera Harbour Resort Review

Sutera Harbour Resort is located between the shores of South China Sea, near the tropical islands and fronting Mount Kinabalu. This resort is surrounded by islands and beautiful resorts that offers water sports and extreme relaxation. Sutera Harbour is one of the most luxurious hotels in Kotal

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Featured Traveler: Aileen Adalid of IamAileen.com

Meet Aileen, our third featured traveler for the month of January 2015. Just like me and other full time travel bloggers, Aileen decided to make traveling a lifestyle and pursue her passion for adventure. Learn more about Aileen by reading her interesting responses to our travel questionnaire

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SMART offers USD10/day Unlimited Data Roaming

Are you a travel blogger? or someone who has a job that is internet dependent? I have a SMART LTE subscription on my iPhone 5s and I can easily use my iPhone as a personal hotspot wherever I go in the Philippines:) But how about when I travel abroad?

Good News!!! SMART, The wireless leader

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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C – Discover The Hidden Beaches And Shrines

Island Hopping is the most popular activity for tourists visiting El Nido Palawan. Among the 4 tour packages available, El Nido Island Hopping Tour C is one of the two most popular island hopping tour packages in El Nido Palawan. If you ask me why, I like this tour because it really caters to

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Five reasons to visit Exotic Bali

The Indonesian archipelago includes more than 17,000 islands offering vacationers a dazzling range of experiences; adventure, heritage, surfing, cultural spectacles, spa resorts, volcanic lakes and some great backpacking country. Bali is a jewel in Indonesia’s crown with its own special

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MV Logos Hope: New floating book store ship docks in Manila Port

Back in 2009, I was sad when MV Doulos announced that it will be their last visit as the ship will end its mission and it will be turned over to its new owner, a Singaporean firm named BizNaz Resources International Pte Ltd. Good thing a new floating bookstore continued the mission of bringing

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2014 Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave is now open for entries

The Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave kicks off the first leg of its University Caravan on Saturday, August 2, from at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Letran Auditorium. This workshop is open to all film students and independent filmmakers.

Dukit Movie

The Caravan showcases top personalities who

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Cebu Pacific to offer Inflight Internet Access in 2013

Good News for Travel Bloggers, In 2013, everyone can freely start blogging while onboard as Cebu Pacific prepares its resources for their OnAir internet service. The inflight internet access will be available to passengers on its Airbus A330 fleet starting in 2013.

iPad Travel

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Drum Tao – The Art of Drum 2012 hits Manila

Drum Tao, the renowned Japanese drum art show is all set to come to Manila for the first time and will be performing 10 shows from July 12th till July 22nd 2012. The event will be held at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila and is expected to attract many audiences.

Drum

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Travel Gadgets: Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 Review

Dubbed as the most affordable international LTE smartphone, Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 was officially introduced in the country close to three weeks ago from now.

Alcatel One Touch Pop S3 LTE Smartphone

Providing an LTE capability and set at a price of 6,999 pesos, Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3, to

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It's more fun in the Philippines - Philippine Department of Tourism's new Tagline

Why do you want to come to the Philippines and Why should I go to the Philippines? This is probably a common question that you may hear from a foreigner when you invite them to visit the country. Now you can easily answer that question by simply saying... because "It's more fun in the

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The Top Ten Hotels in Hong Kong

These are the best hotels in Hong Kong. They’re the best because of their opulence or their value, their views or their convenience. We haven’t put them into an arbitrary order though – these are just the top ten. We believe they speak for themselves when it comes to pure, exquisite

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Watch: This video proves that Manila celebrates New Year like no other in the World

Apart from hundreds of festivals and religious celebrations in the Philippines, Welcoming the New Year with a bang is definitely part of Filipino Tradition.

Manila fireworks display at midnight on January 1, 2015. AMADEUSIOM

According to Newsweek's article, Metro Manila's 2015 fireworks

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AirAsia offers super low fares in Visit Bohol 2015 fair in Glorietta Mall from Dec. 8 -10, 2014

Bohol is moving to become the must-go destination in the Philippines as it launches new and exciting tourist attractions with rock bottom prices for  airfares, hotels, resorts and tours during a travel fair to be held in Glorieta Mall in Makati city on Dec. 8-10, 2014.

Visit Bohol 2015

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2015 Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA 2015 (PIHABF) ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The organizers of the longest running balloon event in Asia – the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF): “A Weekend of Everything that Flies,” maintains its

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Palawan and Boracay listed in the 2014 Top 30 Islands in the World by Conde Nast Traveler

Once again, the Philippines has proved that it’s one of the most beautiful countries in the world. This time, two of its islands are included in the Conde Nast Traveler’s 2014 Top 30 Islands in the world.

Boracay Island


About Palawan

In Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 30 list for 2014,

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Photos of Bohol Churches: Before and After the October 15, 2013 Earthquake

Last October 15, 2013, the Island of Bohol was badly affected by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake which left the six heritage churches of Bohol heavily damaged.

Baclayon Church in Bohol before the Earthquake

Just like Pampanga, Cebu, Quezon, Manila, Iloilo and Bicolandia, Bohol has numerous

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Vihara Dharmayana Kuta Temple in Bali Indonesia

Vihara Dharmayana Kuta Temple

After having lunch at Plengkung Restaurant in Kuta area, I decided to walk around and found this interesting and colorful structure.

Vihara Dharmayana Entrance in Kuta Bali Indonesia

This Old Chinese Buddhist Temple in Kuta is one of the many cultural

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AirAsia Zest celebrates Sinulog with free seats for two to any destination via “Spot #AirAsiaZestinSinulog” contest

AirAsia Zest AirAsia Zest, the Filipino Low Cost Carrier that flies hand in hand with AirAsia, voted the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for five consecutive years, is offering free seats for two to any of its domestic and international destination in its social media page through “Spot

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Lunch at Lab-as Seafood Restaurant in Dumaguete City

PHILTOA Central Visayas Fam Trip Day 4 – Previous Post : Diving in Apo Island

It was already high tide when we left Apo Island Resort. The water is surprisingly wild and getting into the boat was already quite challenging but after more or less 30 minutes, we finally reached Dauin then we

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AirAsia Zest offers free seats to celebrate new domestic and international flights from Cebu

AirAsia Zest continues to expand its network and adds four new direct flights from Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur and to top tourist destinations of Puerto Princesa (Palawan), Davao and Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines.  To celebrate the new routes, AirAsia Zest is offering free

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Out of Town Blog's 2012 Yearender Post

2012 has been a busy year for me.. It was not just about a year of baking Monster Cookies, working on a graveyard shift, food hunting and traveling on the side. Year 2012 was also the year when I decided to go back to freelancing and left my BPO job that had me busy for 5 long but memorable

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Mesa Filipino Moderne : Sooo Pinoy Food Trip na Pilipinas!

March 14, 2012 – Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 3 in Boracay – Previous Post: Sur Boracay.

Mesa Filipino Moderne restaurant is included in the list of restaurants that Im planning to visit in Manila. I was surprised when I learned that we will be visiting its Boracay branch as part of Unilever

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5 Best Buffet Restaurants in Baguio City

5 Go-to Baguio Restaurants for Buffet - 2014 Edition

Christmas is just around the corner, and tourists are already heading up to Baguio to experience the highland feel of Christmas. Baguio City, as one of the most visited cities in the Philippines, is also found to be a gastronomic haven that

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How to Protect Your Travel Photos From a Computer Virus

Travel bloggers and photographers rely on photographs almost as much as they rely on their ability to write about what they’ve seen. After all, a picture is worth at least 1000 words.

Antivirus Software for your Photos

I can write a long column about the beauty of a particular beach on

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Top Five Things To Do When Visiting Barcelona

The city of Barcelona is the capital of the community of Catalonia in Spain, and is the country's second-largest metropolitan area. In addition to being one of the largest economic, financial, and cultural hubs of Europe, Barcelona is a popular travel destination for tourists from all over the

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Travel Gadget : Huawei E587 Pocket WiFi

What is Pocket Wifi? I got this weird question when I'm looking for one in Low Yat Plaza in Kuala Lumpur. A Pocket WiFi is the latest WiFi enabled 3G modem and is the perfect portable wifi hotspot device. It's small so you can put it into your pocket or small camera bag to stay connected when

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Travel Advisory : Mayon Volcano ash explosion May 7, 2013

According to reports, An ash explosion of at least 500 meters in height but on precautionary warnings since it was essentially steam-driven occurs Tuesday morning, May 7,2013, in Mayon Volcano in Albay.

Mount Mayon Volcano Ash Explosion

Earlier, DOT Region 5 confirmed the death of four

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Hotel Review: Bali Dynasty Resort in Bali, Indonesia

Where to stay in Bali, Indonesia: Bali Dynasty Resort

During my last trip, I stayed in Bali, Indonesia for 8 days. During my last 2 days in this beautiful country, I stayed in a 4-star resort called Bali Dynasty Resort (hotel info). I booked it via Agoda.com, and I have to say this was one of

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Island Hopping in Coron Palawan

Few weeks ago, I joined the Skyjet Marketing team in visiting the island of Coron in Palawan. I was in Baler when I learned that our Coron trip is pushing through so I had to cut short my stay in Baler to catch the flight the next day. Coron is one of the best island hopping destinations in the

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Fashion + Food : Entertaining at Home in Style by Jenni Epperson

Earlier, I attended a book signing event in SM North Edsa The Block. This time its not for a travel book, Its for Jenni Epperson's Fashion + Food Book that she recently launched. I'm not into fashion but I occasionally visit Jenni Eppersons blog to checkout her recipes and fantastic food shots.

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Mövenpick Resort and Spa in Mactan Cebu

Mactan Island in Cebu is one of the premier destinations in the country for those who are looking for a perfect beach destination. Over the last five years, new International Resort brands opened its door to the public and one of them is Mövenpick Resort and Spa (hotel info). Formerly Hilton

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2nd International Mount Apo Boulder Face Challenge promises to be more fun

The Department of Tourism Davao Regional Office and the municipal government of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur recently launched the 2nd International Mount Apo Boulder Face Challenge slated this April 28-29, 2012.

Mount Apo Boulder Face Challenge

“Davao boasts of fun ‘Islands to Highlands’

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Patar Rock Beach In Bolinao Pangasinan

Being situated in the coastal municipality, Bolinao in Pangasinan has been blessed with a number of beautiful seaside natural wonders. Patar Rock Beach is one of those and the best thing about it is, it’s still unexplored by many. What makes Patar Beach a nice beach destination? It has a short

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Summer Travel Tips: Get the Best Airline Ticket Deals

These days it can be hard to find great deals on flights, not because the deals aren’t out there, but because of the way that every carrier has a different strategy for additional fees. The typical strategies are still important: book in advance, try to monitor rates and see if they go down a

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Tempura Japanese Grill offers Japanese seafood lovers a savory treat

Japanese cuisine remains a top choice among an extensive range of diners, from those who want to treat themselves after a long day at work, to those who simply want to spend quality with their loved ones over a good meal. The complex flavors brought by the precise cooking techniques of Japanese

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Ahitulu Rituals of Batad Ifugao

Last week, I joined PHILTOA and other members of the Media in a Weekend Warrior Heritage Caravan. In light of the upcoming Philippine Travel Mart 2012, PHILTOA has recently been intensifying its campaign for the conservation of heritage sites in the country trough Voluntourism.

Batad Rice

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New Skyscanner Hotels App Helps Travelers Find the Perfect Hotel

Leading global travel search engine, Skyscanner has launched their Hotels app, which offers a beautiful and intuitive way to search, compare and book hotels.

SkyScanner Hotels

The app allows users to search hundreds of thousands of hotels all over the world, showing unbiased results with

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5 Ways to Make Business Trips More Bearable

Being away from your family for a business trip is hard on you and tough on them, especially if you have a young family. Younger children don’t understand why mummy or daddy suddenly have to be ‘gone’ for a few days here and there, and if you have a partner they will miss you too – not

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Tips for Finding Affordable Flights

We’re all looking for the cheapest flights, right? I mean, who wants to pay more than you have to for a flight? Over the years I’ve gone on my fair share of flights, and sometimes I’ve paid a premium because I made common mistakes.

But I’ve also learned from those mistakes. Want to

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Boracay ranked #4 on Travel + Leisure's list of Worlds Top 10 Islands

The most anticipated island and beach list is finally out for 2011 and nobody is surprised that Boracay has made it to the top 10 in Travel and Leisure's list of the world's top 10 islands. The 2011 list did offer a few surprises, but one thing is for sure. Once a beautiful island paradise,

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Smart Offers free Twitter access to Mobile Phone users from January 15 to 19, 2015

Smart and Twitter give free access to social networking site for Pope’s visit



As a public service to millions of Filipinos who want to share their Papal Visit experience online, Twitter and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) -- the Philippines Mobile Leader have teamed up to offer

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Spring Travel Ideas

Although many people take their vacations in the summer, some individuals enjoy taking a weekend trip in the spring before the summer hits. If you're ready to beat the summer crowds, you can find plenty of places to suit that wish.

Tropicana Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is a

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Celebrate More Meaningful Christmas with Wechat

Filipinos are known as one of the happiest people in the world and this can be measured by how we celebrate Christmas. From Simbang Gabi to Monito Monita to Noche Buena, theres no doubt... Christmas is really more fun in the Philippines.


Wechat Christmas Greeting Cards

Since our society is

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Top 3 Reasons to Take a Mediterranean Cruise

If you love to have fun under the sun and you want to make your holidays truly memorable, consider taking a Mediterranean Cruise to experience the adventure and enjoy the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Mediterranean cruise ships will also take you to some of the World's most exotic and

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Are you up for the Monster Double Dare?

This holiday season, it’s time to go big or go home. Teddy’s Bigger Burgers, located at Greenbelt 3 in Makati City, issues a monster challenge for burger lovers with the Teddy’s Monster Double Dare running from now until December 31.

Monster Double Dare at Teddy’s Bigger

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AirAsia Philippines reconnects Manila-Davao with 3x flights daily

AirAsia Philippines, the Filipino Low Cost Carrier that flies hand in hand with AirAsia, voted the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for six consecutive years, today announced it will start flights between Manila and Davao on 27th March 2015. To celebrate the re-introduction of the Manila-Davao

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The 1st Philippine Festival Costume Expo up for Dinagyang Festival 2015

The 1st Philippine Festival Costume Expo will be an additional attraction for the upcoming Dinagyang Festival 2015 in Iloilo City.

According to the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT)-6 Regional Director Helen Catalbas, the Dinagyang Festival 2015 should not rest on its laurel but should

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