Category: World travel
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Go Sleep Hotel Hankou: A Convenient Stay in Ximending Taipei
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Choosing where to stay in Taipei can greatly affect the overall travel experience. During our trip, we found a comfortable and practical choice at Go Sleep Hotel Hankou, a place that offered the essentials we needed while keeping us close to the city’s exciting attractions. Located just a block away…
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First-time in Taiwan: Exploring Taipei and New Taipei
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Taiwan had always felt like a familiar neighbor, yet it remained one of those destinations we often overlooked. Located just a short flight away from the Philippines, it seemed surprising that we had not visited sooner. If not for a friend who traveled to Taiwan and encouraged us to experience…
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The #Wonderful World of Mayon
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Traveling is my passion. I have visited cities, swam beaches and hiked hills. One of the interesting places I have visited is Mt. Mayon. Many say that one is fortunate to view Mt. Mayon and all its glory. There are several times when it is covered in clouds. Yet, in…
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SM Bacolod: A Place Where They Got It All For You
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Bacolod City, my hometown in the Philippines, has been cited as one of the retiree-friendly places in the country, if not in the whole world. True enough, more and more foreigners are finding their way to my city. Recently, I also had friends coming to Bacolod to attend meetings, trainings,…
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A Journey Around the World at a Travel-Themed Christening
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Some invitations instantly stand out. Others leave you counting the days until the event arrives. When my high school friend invited me to the christening of her third child, her only son, Andrei Teomar, I immediately knew this would be something special. Aside from the honor of being chosen as…
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A Singaporean Food Festival at L’Fisher
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And a Chance to Fly to Singapore via Cebu Pacific for Free! For those in Bacolod who are craving for a taste of Singapore, you can enjoy one this weekend as L’Fisher Hotel heats up its international buffet a notch higher with the inclusion of a Singaporean Food Fest on…
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Truly Negrense Products at the Negros Trade Fair
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Living in the Philippine capital for 20 years, the closest thing I have come to apprising myself on the latest about home (home is Bacolod City in the province of Negros Occidental) that has tangible evidence of progress are the products I see at the Negros Trade Fair that is…
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Different Kinds of Travels: Check Your Preferences
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We travel for different reasons and purposes. Traveling is an activity that encompasses a lot of things that it’s even harder now to box it in just one kind. The constant debate and comparison between a “tourist” and “traveler” had always been interesting but my personal take on this, which…
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Flavorful Paella Match
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The last time I feasted on a paella, it was the Festival De La Paella Gigante held last August 2013 at the Casino Español de Manila where I had fun with friends watching how rice and other flavorful and colorful ingredients were cooked in a giant paellera by some of the best chefs in…
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First-time in Fresh Start Organic Farm in Talisay City
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In some grocery stores in Bacolod City, you will find some neatly packed greens bearing the name Fresh Start filling a portion of the shelves. They even have organic soaps and personal care products, too! So, who would have thought that I’d be stepping on the very land where their fresh produce…
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Street Dance Watching with Skechers GOwalk
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The sky was dark and a downpour was threatening to halt the revelry. We hastened our walk through the crowd-filled streets of Bacolod that were closed for the Masskara Festival celebrations. We walked from one corner to the other, trying to find out if the street dance was already on…
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Do you check a hotel review before booking?
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A few weeks back, a friend shared with me some information on a survey about travelers and how they access hotel reviews before deciding for an accommodation to book. It revealed that when it comes to choosing a hotel to stay Filipino business travelers are the most likely to rely…
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First-time to design a traditional umbrella in Chiang Mai
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I always love to paint. Imagine my delight when we were given the opportunity to design our own very own hand-made umbrellas. It was a windy afternoon when we visited the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where we did this quick but fun activity. But…
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First-time in Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa Chiang Mai
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Our home for our brief visit in Chiang Mai, Thailand is the lush and serene Siripanna Villa Resort and Spa. It exudes “the essence of charming Lanna aesthetics”, preserving the rich heritage of the northern Thailand people. I have been to Chiang Mai twice already and I was happy that…
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Travel Tip: Prepare the Right Wear for Travel
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Packing the right wear for travel is of great importance in making sure you will have an awesome journey. Of course, there are different kinds of travelers with different kinds of style. There are some who prefer fashion in their travels while others put comfort over style. But here are…