Tag: travel
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12 Days in Indonesia: Back in my Second Home
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Indonesia. The largest archipelago in the world. It is home to many natural wonders. It was also my home for almost a year in 2002. This 2017, I’m back in Indonesia to see more of it. And in only 12 days, I’m seeing more of this nation than I have…
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8 Journeys to Wonderful Philippine destinations in Scenezoned 2
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Scenezoned, a video series online that features eight famous personalities taking a meaningful journey to finest destinations in the Philippines, is gearing for a new round of adventures as Globe presents its season two. The second season will follow the trails of celebrity Solenn Heusaff, LA Aguinaldo, and model and…
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Floating Cottage and Taklong Island National Marine Reserve
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After roaming the whole Guimaras Island in the Western Visayas part of the Philippines (READ: 10 Tourist Attractions in Guimaras Island), it was time to go to the seas and see some of the smaller islands in the province. As part of our stay in the Nature’s Eye Resort, we…
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10 Tourist Attractions in Guimaras Island
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With a total area of 604.57 square kilometers only, Guimaras is considered as one of the smallest island-provinces in the 7,000 plus islands in the Philippines . It is located in the Western Visayas Region, just across Negros Island and very near to Panay Island, particularly to Iloilo. Apart from…
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First-time in Nature’s Eye Resort in Guimaras
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Going offline and on-nature is something we often need every now and then. Taking a breather, not just from the daily grind and traffic but also from the social media noise, and going back to basics can be — well, a breath of fresh air — at this day and…
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First-time in Macau Masters Hotel
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If you are planning a trip to Macau, there are several choices for you where you can stay for the night. From luxury to budget, there’s something you can pick. If cost is not an issue to you, you can simply opt for any of the five-star hotels in the…
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15 Things to Do in Macau: A Place to Relax and Play
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Although Macau is a small region (it’s the Special Administrative Region or SAR of China), there are plenty to see here. If you have read my very first post (READ: First-time in Macau), you will already find there that I have mentioned a number of landmarks and tourist spots. Yes,…
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Macau for First-time Travelers
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My post about my first time in Macau (READ: First-time in Macau) is short and sweet, just like that trip back in 2005 as we only spent two full days in this region. Now, 12 years after, I was able to spend four full days and brought along my sister…
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50 Things to See in ASEAN Countries
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On August 8, 1967, five countries banded together to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These are Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. Now, the ASEAN marks its 50th year and it has grown into 10 countries, which now includes Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. I realized…
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10 Beautiful Hotels in Kerala
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Traversing the length of the Indian state of Kerala for 15 days during our Kerala Blog Express Season 4 was quite a feat. To see all the beauty of this state that is regarded as “God’s Own Country” in such a short span of time was a challenge, especially for…
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Train to Trivandrum: Kerala’s capital and biggest city
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From Kerala’s northernmost district of Kasaragod (READ Kannur and Kasaragod: Of Forts and History) we traversed the whole length of the state of Kerala, India for a 14-hour train ride to the southwestern tip of the country, Thiruvananthapuram, commonly referred to as Trivandrum. This is Kerala’s capital and biggest city. The…
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10 Things To Enjoy in Taipei
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If you are looking at the map and wondering where would be a good place for your next travel destination, it’s time you take a closer look at Taipei and put it in your must-visit list. With its urban vibe, colorful history, and surprising nature destinations, there are so many…
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First-time in Kochi: My Intro To India
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Kochi, the city where I spent my first few days during the Kerala Blog Express Season 4, was my initiation to India. The movies that were set in this country and the stories I have heard of this place somehow provided me with a picture of what was to come,…
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First-time in Kerala, India, Known as God’s Own Country
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Kerala Blog Express Season 4, The Trip of A Lifetime, Kicks Off The past weeks, I was mostly on the road, riding a colorful bus that was shared with 28 other bloggers from across the globe, along with the organizers and crew behind this trip. This is the 4th season…
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K-pop boy band AxisB Visits Bacolod
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The Korean cultural wave or “hallyu” has invaded every corner of the earth and the Philippines is not exempt from it. However, many Korean pop (K-pop) bands that visit the Philippines hold their shows in Manila or in Cebu. Bacolod City, located in the Negros Island, is usually off the…