Tag: travel
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How to Secure Your Future While You Travel
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There are travelers who have left their eight to five job and changed their cubicles into endless roads. While not everyone may cut out the same kind of path, wherein others stick to their jobs while going on travels every now and then, it is important that one must be…
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Silk Making at OISCA Bago
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I have heard of the popular silk making industry in Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines that is run by OISCA, or Organization for Industrial, Spiritual & Cultural Advancement. The organization started in Japan in 1961 and the OISCA-Philippines Chapter was organized in Manila in 1965. However, it was not until…
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2016 Travel Destination Lists
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With the turn of the New Year, several lists of must-visit places for 2016 keep on appearing in my inbox and social media timeline. There are those that list only 10 countries, while others range from 16 to 50 places. Some focused on countries alone and there are lists that featured…
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Bantug Lake Ranch: A Family Getaway Close to Nature
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At the outskirts of Bacolod City, Philippines, towards the upland portion at the eastern side of the city, lies the Bantug Lake Ranch – a beautiful hideaway that is suitable for weekend picnics or family getaways. The land, which used to be a sugarcane plantation and orchard poultry, is now…
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Metro Inn Bacolod: A Perfect Holiday Staycation in the City
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This holiday season, when relatives are coming home for reunions and gatherings, it is fun to take a break from the daily routine and give yourself a pause from what you have been doing the whole year round. Apart from parties, it is a wonderful experience having a relaxing staycation…
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Global Food Trip in Bacolod Restaurants with Many Cuisines
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Whenever friends visit my city, they always ask me my recommended places to eat. Bacolod City, capital of the province of Negros Occidental, the sugar bowl of the Philippines, is known for its rich culinary delights, especially its desserts. And when it comes to local and international cuisines, Bacolod has…
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Sabor Victorias Cook-off at the Kalamayan Festival
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“Kalamay” means sugar in our local language. Victorias City is home to the famous Victorias Milling Company (VMC), which has been producing sugar since 1919. It is, thus, no surprise why Victorias City has started with its Kalamayan Festival last year. Every Kalamayan Festival, the city government of Victorias, along…
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Make the Best TRAVEL Happen
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There’s a new website that recently caught my attention. Not only does it talk about my main interest – traveling – but it also provides me with a support system on how to make my travel experiences a lot better. This is part of the new campaign of the Bank…
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First-time in Melkens Balaring: Fresh Food from the Sea
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It was one of those bright, sun-drenched afternoons in Silay City when the tropical heat seemed to wrap itself around everything. The noontime sun was high above, and the warmth could have been overwhelming if not for the refreshing sea breeze that swept across the shore of Balaring. The wind…
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Silay City Heritage Walk: Stories Behind Negros’ Historic Houses
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There I was again, walking through the familiar streets of Silay City, where ancestral homes and historic buildings stood as silent witnesses to generations of stories. Every structure seemed to carry memories of families, traditions, and a glorious past that shaped the identity of this charming city. Although I had explored…
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Taipei Street Eats: A Journey Through Best Local Food Finds
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Travel has always been about discovery, and for me, one of the best ways to understand a destination is through its food. While famous restaurants and carefully curated dining experiences have their charm, I often find the most memorable flavors in small eateries, neighborhood stalls, and street corners where locals…
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Taipei 101 at Night and Din Tai Fung: Taiwan’s Iconic Landmark
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Some cities become even more magical after sunset, and Taipei proved exactly that. As daylight slowly faded, my friends and I hurried aboard the MRT, eager to witness Taipei 101 transform from a towering daytime landmark into a glowing beacon that illuminated the city’s skyline. Although we had seen countless photographs of…
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Taipei Zoo: A Journey to See Taiwan’s Beloved Giant Pandas
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Whenever I visit a new destination, I always look for experiences that I cannot easily find back home. In Taiwan, that mission became crystal clear even before we unpacked our bags—we were going to see the giant pandas. So, our first adventure in Taiwan naturally led us to the famous Taipei…
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A Magical Sky Lantern Experience in Shifen, Taiwan
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Few travel experiences are as symbolic and unforgettable as watching your hopes and dreams float into the sky. While releasing sky lanterns has become increasingly popular in different parts of Asia—and has even started trending as a group activity in the Philippines—nothing compares to experiencing this tradition where it has…
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Exploring Jiufen Old Street at Taiwan’s Mountain Village
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Some places become even more magical when it rains. Jiufen, perched high on the mountains of New Taipei City, proved exactly that. After spending the morning exploring the fascinating rock formations of Yehliu, our guide, Peter, drove us through winding mountain roads toward one of Taiwan’s most iconic destinations. As…