In 1967, Jacqueline Kennedy went on a whirlwind tour of Cambodia, hosted by no less than King Norodom Sihanouk himself. She spent three days strolling through the ruins of ancient Angkorian temples and she also went to Sihanoukville to name a street after President John F. Kennedy. See this vintage Time article for more details about her trip.

In Sihanoukville, locals claim that she stayed in the chicest hotel in the country, the Independence Hotel. At that time, it was the tallest (seven storeys) and most modern structure in Cambodia built to accommodate the burgeoning tourist influx, especially in the country’s beach town. It was built by Leroy and Mondet, French architects who were in vogue in the sixties and who built several important buildings in Phnom Penh. The interiors were designed by King Sihanouk.

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Hamam is a traditional Turkish bath.

We went to the famed Çemberlitas ( prounouced as chem-ber-litash ) Hamam. It was on the area of the Kapali Çarsi ( The Grand Bazaar). It was a double bath ( for men and women ) but the sections were separated. This hamam site was built in 1584 by one of Turkey’s famed architect , Sinan. He built this for Nurbanu Sultan, wife of Sultan Selin II.

We went there at nine in the evening. Just after dinner. We opted to get the full package which included the steam bath, 15-minute scrubbing, 30-minute massage, soap, kese ( scrubbing cloth), slippers, locker, and towels. We had to cough up 79 YTL ( around 68 USD) for it.

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We’ve all been following the news about La Mancha’s World Pyro Olympics, and we’ve all witnessed the delays and changes in the line-up of participants for this year’s WPO. But guess what? Tuloy na tuloy na!! Yes, the 2008 World Pyro Olympics will start this Saturday, May 3rd and there’s no stopping this grand pyrotechnics event in the Philippines (NOT even strong winds and heavy rain - we were there during the 1st WPO, twice it rained hard, but the show went on!)

Go visit my blog now to see the final schedule, the final list of participants, and the posters and announcements plastered all-over SM Mall of Asia, the world’s 3rd Largest Mall.

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Hi, being in the later years of life, a “Senior Citizen” i think they call it, i decided to make one more journey before i retire to a more sedatory life. Or not quite so adventurous perhaps?

So I spent a couple of three weeks of touring Africa with 4 of my friends, mainly in Namibia where i have been so many times before, and then the last long journey from Cambodia to Singapore before i return to the Philippines. And all on a 950cc KTM Motorbike.

Yeah I know I must be nuts, but a happy nutter….

Having uploaded all my photos and the ones i stole from my friends to the “Multiply” site, as the up loader is so fast,  I would lke to share with you a few weeks of travels and fun had by myself and my friends

so please take a look at the photos when you have time

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The Calea Cakes. No other foodshops can beat its cakes. To say that its delicious is an understatement.

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One moment he’s in the Tuscan countryside taste-testing olive oils for airplane first class passengers. The next, he’s in Turkey buying exotic expensive carpets. Then, he’s at Beverly Hills buying designer suits and ties in Rodeo Drive. Then, he’s seen watching the first Rolling Stones concert in mainland China. Then, he’s in London chatting about the future of British royalty with Prince Andrew. He’s living the life I dream of - going to the chicest and most exotic places one only sees in James Bond movies and pampered in top of the line and almost decadent luxury.

He is Richard Quest - my favorite CNN presenter. Heck, he’s my favorite presenter… with his adorable British accent as pompous as Simon Cowell’s and Mr. Sheffield’s in The Nanny yet his quirky style as humorous and lovable as Mr. Bean’s. His CNN shows CNN Business Traveler and Quest are more than just boring travelogues featuring places and hotels. They feature a great lifestyle. THE lifestyle.

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There are plenty of things to do in Sihanoukville in Cambodia. You can go to the zoo, you can go to the Ream National Park, you can do water sports like scuba diving and snorkeling, you can go island-hopping, you can party all night in one of the frequent beach parties, you can visit Buddhist temples, you can go shopping for fresh seafood, and so much more. But for me, Sihanoukville is simply a place where I can unwind… get myself on my lazy butt, lie down on a beach cot in my bathing suit with a good book and an ice cold fresh coconut juice, my Alphasmart Neo on hand, my Honey snoring peacefully beside me, the gentle sound of the waves lullabying me, and the cool breeze refreshing me, in a long deserted beach with white sands and the sun shimmering on the sleek calm bright blue sheet of water. Hmmm… with all my issues about wearing a bathing suit, I wonder why I love doing this.

(Note: You have to understand though that I am that kind of traveler - the lazy one. If I were to go to Paris, I wouldn’t climb up the Eiffel Tower. Instead, I would find a nice French al fresco cafe with a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower and nurse my coffee and my bitter sweet piece of dark chocolate for a whole afternoon while people watching, writing, and reading the papers. Hmmm… I wonder when I could do that.)

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There are three seasons in Manila, hot, hotter and wet. This is the tropics!

Generally, when it’s not raining, it’s super hot. Unlike other countries like Thailand, Manila has a humid heat. It was a bad idea to wear black the day we went out to shoot these photos — we had to do some serious hydrating.

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I walked my way to the office yesterday to fulfill one of the suggestions I made on what-to-do to mark Earth Day.

It took me almost an hour to cover about five kilometers from my home at Matina to the City Council. I left shortly before 8 and was at the session hall in time for its opening.

It was a worthy walk for a worthy cause in calling attention to help Mother Earth fight abuse.

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One of the most convenient ways to go around Manila is to use taxi cabs. We have roughly 3 kinds of taxis. Let me just run you down these types:

1. Private owned: Most private owned taxis are known to haggle before they convey you to your destination. Some of them would ask for an extra 20-50 pesos depending on where you’re going. Don’t give in! These guys are con artists and would haggle like hell to get more money. Most of the time, if you don’t agree on a price, they just leave.

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I think I’ve developed a new kind of phobia — being scared that summer will soon be over and I have not made the most out of it. So being the proactive person that I am, I have taken advantage of free and/or long weekends to soak in as much sun and swim in as much water. And I think I’ve been imposing myself on Mia too.

Just about an hour and thirty minutes away from Manila, a butterfly haven is nestled in the heart of Pulilan, Bulacan in an unassuming old house. The place doubles as a wedding reception site, a resort, a tourist spot, and even movie/TV locations.

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Planning to rent or buy a house in General Trias, Cavite?

The two-storey house below, located in Chateau Real Homes, Manggahan, General Trias Cavite is ready for immediate occupancy.

The subdivision is 400 meters away from Walter Mart, Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club, Mercury Drug Store, McDonalds, Jollibee, KFC, 7-11, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino restaurants. 2 Kms away from Lyceum University Dasma, 3 Kms away from Gateway Business Park. 6 Kms away from SM City Dasma and Robinson’s Mall. Only 30 minutes drive to scenic Tagaytay City.

The garage has enough room for two cars and has plant boxes for aesthetic gardening. Large luminous switches were used and safety electric receptacles that fit both flat and round plugs.

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I was there last February. Had the once in a lifetime chance to explore it old houses, feast on its delectable coconut crab and lobsters, and got amazed at its windwept mountains and rolling hills.

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It’s another long weekend for us (five days, to be exact) with the entire country of Cambodia celebrating Khmer New Year. We left scorching hot Phnom Penh yesterday, for Sihanoukville, Cambodia’s beach town which is about 220 km. away, driving on National Road No. 4. Most Cambodians were also traveling with us on the road as they all wanted to go home to their provinces to join the festivities for this important Cambodian holiday. We saw some of them in this market waiting for a ride.

They crammed themselves and all their belongings in any vehicle they could get hold on like this cart which is pulled by a single moto (motorcycle).

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