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Coron, Palawan: Captured

peenkfrik — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:33:11 +0000

My recent vacation to Coron in Palawan, Philippines still lingers in the mind. It took me a PC memory upgrade and a lot of patience to wrap up the video. The extra weight I had to bear due to my heavy camera was worth it. [Read more...]

Philippines: 8th world’s friendliest country according to expats; Who’s No.1?

dmeemai — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:19:32 +0000

From an article on Forbes by contributor Beth Greenfield, the Philippines ranked number 8 in the HSBC’s Expat Explorer Survey, released last month. “This country is friendly on wallets, too: 47% report an increase in access to luxuries, including domestic staff, swimming pools, and owning properties,” the survey revealed.

Continue reading here…

Top Tips in Buying Real Estate

Hermie-U — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:17:20 +0000

Buying a house or a lot is a big decision that you need to live with for many years or for the rest of your life. Click Here for excellent tips from a licensed real estate broker.

Cebu Pacific Air Needs to Improve

peenkfrik — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:50:16 +0000

I am not a hater but I feel the need to post this message for Cebu Pacific Air. Below is a content from my Facebook note which I have also broadcasted in Twitter. I am hoping that this voice will trigger a good change.

@CebuPacificAir I am very disappointed with how Cebu Pacific Davao has handled my cousin’s case. On July 15, the agent refused her to board her Singapore flight. [Click here to read full story]

Jose Rizal: The Little Bad Boy in Brussels

meekes — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:50:05 +0000

While searching for Filipinos in Brussels, I stumbled upon the information that Rizal stayed in Brussels in 1890 and that it was in Brussels where Rizal wrote the El Fili.

Based on correspondences made by Rizal, his letters came from the address “38 Rue Philippe de Champagne, Brussels”. This is supposedly the boarding house where Rizal stayed, which was owned by the Jacoby sisters
[Read more at stoicpassion.com]

Ha Yuan The Kitchen

Aiden — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:00:34 +0000

I’ve mentioned Ha Yuan and its Maki Mi before. However, that post did not do justice to one my favorite eateries.

I grew up eating Ha Yuan at the Food Court of SM Cubao at its Basement. Due to our home’s proximity to SM Cubao, we were there almost every week, and almost every time I would get either taho (soy curd and tapioca with syrup), the Beef Noodle Soup, or the Maki Mi.

Alluring Atulayan Island

meekes — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:02:14 +0000

When one thinks of Camarines Sur, the first thing that comes to mind is the CamSur Watersports Complex and islands of Caramoan. Little is known of another equally beautiful attraction in CamSur which is the island paradise of Atulayan [read more at stoicpassion.com]

Patchi Chocolates, Bonifacio High Street

Aiden — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:35:05 +0000

Patchi Chocolates from Beirut found its way to the shores of the Philippines, onto my desk and eventually, to my ever excited taste buds.

Once you enter the Patchi store, it is easy to be intimidated. Their display of gift baskets of chocolates are worth at least 4 thousand pesos. On their display shelf of individually wrapped chocolates, you will find an overwhelming number of variants. Even with the menu and description, an indecisive person may experience something short of a seizure from all of the choices… 40 variants!

For Sale – 2005 Honda Jazz 1.3Li iDSI A/T

autotrade — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:05:00 +0000

2005 Honda Jazz 1.3Li iDSI A/T
7 Speed Mode, Well Mainatained,
60T kms., All Original, Very Fresh,
Color Silver Stone, Ending Plate 4,
Cash, Bank Finance or Trade In OK
Asking Price P478T negotiable

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Divisoria Shopper’s Map (2011 Update): A guide on the whereabouts of the things you need to buy in Divisoria

meekes — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:40:01 +0000

May dalawang taon na rin ang nakalipas nang na-i-post ko ang tunkol sa Divisoria Shopper’s Map: A guide on the whereabouts of the things you need to buy in Divisoria. Di ko inaasahan na dadagsain ng mga tanong ang aking post at nakakatuwa din naman na malaman na nakakatulong pala ang mga walang kwentang pinagsusulat ko. Sa dami ng nag tatanong sa post ko, marami rin akong hindi nasagot, kung kayat nung minsan na walang pasok, ay sinubukan kong alamin kung saan nga ba sa Divisoria makikita yun mga bagay na karaniwang tinatanong sakin.
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Auto Trade Center Philippines – New Website

autotrade — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:04:58 +0000

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Lot in Talibon, Bohol for Sale

Gibo — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:02:50 +0000

A 3.2 hectare lot in San Carlos, Talibon, Bohol is for sale. The lot is planted with mangoes, gemelina and rice and is adjacent to the San Carlos, Talibon Elementary School. Read more at Own This Property.

Buy a Residential Lot in Santa Rosa Laguna (Eton City, NUVALI)

Hermie-U — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:41:56 +0000

Santa Rosa, Laguna is a very fast growing city. With the extension of SLEX Skyway up to Alabang, it will become one of the closest and easily accessible city south of Manila. Living in Santa Rosa in the near future will be a very wise move considering that the big real estate players – Ayala, Greenfield, Eton and Brittany all have projects there. Let me offer you a residential lot at the very heart of where the development boom is.

The offer is a 144 square meter, east facing, residential lot in Pramana Residential Park, Santa Rosa, Laguna. It is corner lot situated nearest the secondary guarded entrance gate of the subdivision. The subdivision allots 50% to residential space and the other 50% to open spaces and parks to give its residents wide open spaces to relax. The subdivision has a clubhouse with an infinity pool and will soon have its very own man-made lake. Plenty of pocket gardens are provided for close proximity and easy access of home owners. It is 1 kilometer away from Eton City SLEX toll gate and less than 3 Km away from the future University of Santo Tomas campus. It will be a walking distance away from the future SM Hypermart to be built in Eton City and is in very close proximity to Eton City, Paseo de Santa Rosa, NUVALI, Laguna Technopark, Southern Luzon Medical Center, Enchanted Kingdom, De La Salle University, St. Scholastica’s College and Xavier University. Easily accessible points of interests within the vicinity are Tagaytay, Waltermart Santa Rosa, SM City Santa Rosa, SM City Calamba, hot spring resorts in Pansol & Los Banos, Alabang and the SLEX Skyway entrance for a fast travel route to Metro Manila. For inquiries email hermie.unite@gmail.com or text 09209137107. Click HERE for photos and additional info.

[Filipina on Flip Flops] Korean Food at Minato Restaurant, Ortigas

lostluna — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:50:32 +0000

From Filipina on Flip Flops: Travel Tales and the City Life of a Filipina

Minato is a Korean restaurant along Escriva Drive which is part of this entire lot of Korean establishments – you won’t miss it, the handful of signs in Hangul are a dead giveaway (but in case you need more landmarks, it’s the joint of establishments immediately beside Millenia Tower). My friends and I went to college in UA&P, which is around the area, so we were pretty familiar with the place.

Read the rest here.
http://filipinaonflipflops.blogspot.com

Experience Bohol without hassles

Gibo — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:40:32 +0000

The Ramyer Travel & Tour offers the following tour packages:

3 Days and 2 Nights Bohol Vacation Package with Countryside Tour

Spend memorable three (3) days and two (2) nights at the best hotels and resorts in Tagbilaran City, or along the beaches of Panglao, and go on a Bohol countryside tour which includes the famous Loboc River cruise on a floating restaurant, a visit the world reknowned Chocolate Hills, an encounter with the Tarsier, the world’s smallest primate, among others.

Extreme, Eco-friendly and Educational Adventure Tour – Danao Package

Enjoy the suislide/zipline, caving, wall climbing, rappeling, root climbing, kayaking, among others at Bohol’s newest attraction, the Extreme, Eco-Friendly and Educational Adventure Tour (EAT) of Danao, Bohol. Enjoy various packages and options.

Chocolate Hills Countryside Tour

Visit Bohol’s top scenic spots including the site of the historic blood compact between the Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Datu Sikatuna, the centuries-old Baclayon Church, the world-reknowned Chocolate Hills and the amazing man-made forest of Bilar. The tour also includes an encounter with the world’s smallest primate, the Tarsier, and Bohol’s biggest snake in captivity, a once-in-a-lifetime walk on a hanging bridge, as well as an enchanting cruise up the Loboc River on a floating restaurant, among others.

Panglao Beach Tour

Experience the best of Bohol’s beaches through our Panglao Tour package which includes a trip to the Hinagdanan Cave, Bohol’s natural undeground swimming pool, as well as lunch and a day of swimming at the Bohol Beach Club.

Bohol Island-Hopping and Dolphin/Whale Watching Tour

Experience Bohol’s eco-diversity and watch dolphins and whales play and frolic on their own playground. Hop on two of Bohol’s most enchanting islands, Balicasag and Virgin Island and spend your day swimming on powdery white beaches unlike no other, diving and snorkeling.

Love Radio 90.7 Live Streaming

sylv3rblade — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:51:38 +0000

Kabisyo! Are you looking for the live stream for 90.7 Love Radio?

The Daily Blend is offering free 90.7 Love Radio Live Stream.

All you need to do is head to the Love Radio Live Streaming page for your daily dose of Love Radio 90.7!

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Five Ideas to Alleviate the Worst-than-Sardines-Packed MRT-3 Trains

JC John (ᜑᜓᜏᜈ᜔) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:00:15 +0000

Here are five ideas or solutions that I believe will help ease out the worst-than-sardines-packed trains of the Blue Line train system. These will not eliminate the problem (I doubt it will happen – the number of passengers will just get bigger and bigger no matter what), but this will at least give us less headaches and minimize the time period that we have to endure the worst-than-sardines-packed trains of what we used to call MRT-3.

Please help in spreading this, let’s get these ideas noticed by the authorities and the Blue Line management.

Read it all here…

Cheap and Best Holiday Packages for Manali

moverspacker — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:51:13 +0000

Manali is an important hill station of India situated in the central part of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley. Spread along the banks of the River Beas, Manali is a place of magnificent natural beauty.

Because of its pleasant and cool climate, it is a favorite destination for couples and honeymooners. Couples come here from all around the world to spend some of the most memorable moments of their lives. Fruit orchards, deodar and pine forests, hot water springs, mineral springs, splendid mountains, caves and temples encircle Manali.

The city is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. Tourists from all across the globe come here to enjoy these adventurous activities.

Manali is also known as the “Valley of the Gods.” Some of the prime attractions of Manali are:

Hidimba Devi temple: This ancient temple is dedicated to the local deity, Hidimba Devi, wife of Pandava prince, Bhim. Known for its four-store pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings, it is one of the most important attractions of Manali. Paddle boating can also be enjoyed in a fun park near the temple.

Club House: Situated at a short distance of 2km from the town, the Club House makes a wonderful outing for the day. It offers indoor game facilities and has some picturesque picnic spots in surroundings.

Manu Temple: Located in Old Manali, this temple is dedicated to sage Manu.

Vashisth Hot Water Springs and Temple: It is also one of the most visited tourist attractions of Manali situated at a distance of 3 km from the city. This place is known for underground hot water/sulfur springs and old stone temples dedicated to Vashisth Muni.

Solang Valley: Situated at a distance of 13 km northwest of Manali, this picturesque valley is popularly known as Snow point. It offers spectacular views of glaciers and the snow-capped mountains. The valley is famous for fine ski slopes and is a popular ski resort.

Rahala Waterfalls: This ideal picnic spot is situated at a distance of about 16 km from Manali on way to Rohtang Pass at an altitude of 2,501m.

Monasteries: Manali is well-known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. There are three recently built Tibetan monasteries from where visitors can buy carpets and other Tibetan handicrafts.

Kothi: Kothi is a picturesque village located at the bottom of Rohtang Pass. It offers breathtaking views of the deep George through which the Beas swiftly flows. It is an ideal place for those who want to experience the scenic beauty of high altitude mountain.

Nehru Kund: It is a natural spring of cold water located at a distance of around 6 km from Manali on National Highway leading to Leh. It is named after the late Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru who used to drink water from this Kund, during his visits to Manali.

Jagatsukh: This place is famous for old temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri.

The picture-perfect hill town of Manali is an ideal place for both adventure and comfort and is a great holiday destination.

Hamari Yatra provides Cheap Tour Packages in Manali. You can avail the best travel deals on Manali Holiday Pacakges, Manali Tours, and Manali Vacation Packages.

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Extremely Cheap Air Tickets for Delhi-Mumbai Flights

moverspacker — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:48:14 +0000

As both Delhi and Mumbai are the chief business centers in India, a number of people especially business persons take up flights from Delhi to Mumbai on a daily basis. And that’s why Delhi to Mumbai or vice-versa is the most popular and expensive travel sectors of the country. Thus, daily passengers are always looking to buy cheap air tickets and board cheap flights.

Both Delhi and Mumbai are famous for travel, Bollywood movies and sightseeing. Each of the cities has its own charm. Mumbai is considered as the main commercial and entertainment hub of India. It is the largest city in India and is located at a distance of approximately 1407 kms. from Delhi. A flight usually takes about 2 hrs. time to cover this distance. However, a train may take about 14 hrs. to cover the same distance. Therefore, people prefer air travel on this route to cut off their journey time.

Mumbai is full of fascinating attractions. Worth seeing are the Gateway of India, the CST terminus, Juhu Beach, Mahalaxmi temple, Elephanta Island, Haji Ali’s Mosque, Chowpaty Beach and Prince of Wales Museum. The “Hanging Gardens” on Malabar Hill offers stunning views of the Marine Drive.

Delhi, the Capital of India, is also a hub of travelers all the year round. Visitors come here to visit the historical, religious and political places. Some of the most visited attractions of Delhi include the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s tomb, Jama Masjid, India Gate, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, the Aksahrdham temple and the Lotus temple.

Various low-budget airlines like Go Air, Indigo, Spicejet, Air India Express, JetLite and Kingfisher Red offer cheap air tickets for Delhi to Mumbai flights. The reduction in air fares by these economy airlines has made it convenient for the people to travel between these two cities with comfort.

If you also need to travel from Delhi to Mumbai or from Mumbai to Delhi and are looking for really cheap air tickets then you can easily book cheap flights for Delhi or Mumbai online through HamariYatra.com. Hamari Yatra, an online travel website, offers cheapest air fares and extremely low-priced air tickets for various flights commuting between Delhi and Mumbai all year round, thus making travel deals lucrative and cost-effective for you.

The website provides information for every Delhi-Mumbai flight available for your travel dates so that you can easily compare the various offers and find the cheapest Delhi-Mumbai flight for your journey.

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SAGADA, The Highland Experience!

penfires — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:17:35 +0000

One of my best penfires trips so far, Sagada offers great adventures and new experiences! and lots of picture perfect opportunities, be awed by the great rice terraces that graces the mountainside! and the sumaguing spelunking experience was just awesome! Go now! and conquer Sagada!