I remember taking my motorbike for a test drive last year going deeper in the Province of Rizal instead of the usual inclination to heed towards the direction of Metro Manila.After Binangonan is Cardona,then Morong,then Baras and ultimately,Tanay ---where you can hop to neighboring Laguna…
I know I badly need a massage again.My back muscles are so stiff it hurts.Damn, hobby ko na ata magpa-massage! But I guess I am not the only one.Along with progress comes the changing nature of work for most of us.You know how often I complain about staying long hours in front of the com…
This is the beauty pageant which seeks to promote not just Filipina beauty but also “Beauty Tourism” within Asia and West Pacific. Last July 18 saw the Press Presentation of the 30 lovely candidates at Midas Hotel Pasay in their swimsuit.To the delight of my correspondent,Chris Vallej…
The cast of Guni-Guni were in Pioneer Mandaluyong last week for a photo shoot and I was invited to come over. Unfortunately, the tropical depression dropped heavy rains in the Metro so I just sent my ever reliable correspondent Krizelle.The weather was indeed gloomy outside but the mood i…
Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau and lately Malaysia. Seen them all and each country so far didn't fail to impress me.There are four more Southeast Asian nations in my list and one of them is definitely Thailand. I am ready to be awed by Thailand! Going to Siam seem to be elusive until …
I always see to it that I share my blog to my students in South Korea.In the first place,I created it originally to serve as a visual aid to my students so that it would be easier to explain the things I do over the weekend.We usually do free talking on our daily affairs you know. Been …
This is what I mean by saving the best for last.I have long wanted to visit Davao City primarily because I was very curious about its Southern neighbor---Samal Island. Contrary to popular misconception,Samal Island is not part of Davao City.Otherwise called "Island Garden City of S…
We thought of trying another easy-on-the-budget accommodation in Davao City after spending the first night in the Royale House so that I could have another suggestion to my readers. Our friend Jd actually made phone reservations in Green Windows but it didn't turn pleasant.The rece…
I wanna save the best for last so I am breaking from the chronological narration of events thereby skipping the whole day tour and going straight to our last night in Davao City. We checked in at a new place.Took a quick shower as were from the beach and immediately hit the road again w…
Another field trip peg mala High School.Part of the 200peso entrance free is a cultural fire dance show at K'Mindanawan Cultural Village.That on top of entrance to Crocodile Park and the Butterfly House. Tribu K' Mindanawan, is a cultural village that showcases the richness of t…
It's time to experience Davao through the taste buds.Food component of the trip is in order.Perfect coz we got a little starved after the shows inside the main animal sanctuary of the Crocodile Farm. I like it here coz there are shops outside which sells not just goods and souvenir …
We landed in Davao at around 2pm,an hour after leaving Cebu City.I was too excited to explore the attractions in Davao City and surrounding areas.I was thinking of going to Eden Park and Samal Island. I was told by our friend Jd,a local of Davao City that it would be difficult given the…
There was a lot of buzz about this Giant Ball in Davao where you get inside and roll.Yeah,it's an orb.Zorbing originally became famous in New Zealand.Now,it's in Davao City.Being the "inggetero " that I am,I told myself I want to try it myself.Or maybe I wanted it fo…
Conquered Davao,finally!I don't know about you but in my case,I had this feeling that I have to be in the three largest cities in the Philippines before I can really say that I have seen the representation of the country.It's weird no,with the three largest cities,one is in Luzon,…
I have the habit of making pronouncement.It works most of the time though.I do it because it pushes me to do what I declare because I have already said it.When I was just starting on my career as on Online English Teacher for Korean students,I was asked many time what my plans are for the…
I have always believed that blogs are a reflection of the type of person the blogger behind it.Yes,even in the case of porn blogs.lol In my case,my blog has been a refelection of my continues evolution as a person.it a travel-lifestyle blog so its easy to tell.It annals the stories of t…
Been to so many spa and massage shops this past few months.I have been dying to write about each unique experience but haven't done so. This decision therefore to write about AUM SPA sets the bar high for my future Spa/Massage reviews. But it can't be helped.The deep tissue mass…
"I think we should do this more often. remarks my wife, I think I should alot a particular amount of my monthly pay on my skin care, obvious na ang mga signs of ageing" I nodded and nodded and nodded.It's true.Especially with a series of travels in the last few months, incr…
I was reading this CNN report last night analyzing why the Philippine economy grew robustly in the 1st quarter of 2012 despite the global slowdown, the crisis in Europe, the cooling down of economies of India and China.There were a few reasons mentioned.One of which is the fact that the P…
"You reach a point in your life na ang nililibing mo na ay ang mga kaibigan mo,and its a painful thing" Those were the words of Direk Joey Reyes the moment I stepped inside the conference room.He was talking to a group of bloggers and film students about his entry in CINEMAL…
Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.You don't have to go to these countries to sample their food, Marriott Manila is taking them to you!Marriott Cafe will be at the center of this month-long celebration. Four Oriental flavors in one restaurant?. Mala United Nations con pyesta la…
I am sooooooo having NICKI MINAJ hangover now.It took a while to sink.When Globe invited me last week saying I got a VIP ticket to the PINK FRIDAY MANILA Concert,I even almost turned it town.You see,I have been absent a lot of times from work and I am starting to get worried I might be un…
I thought I love lechon.But now I am having second thoughts.Or maybe this is my karma.I love lechon so much that i always forget my wife is not a fan of it. Here's what happened.We were checked in at Crimson Resort and Hotel which is a comfortable 100-peso distance from the hotel…
At CRIMSON RESORT and SPA Mactan, There are four restaurants which serve continental and Asian-inspired cuisine in distinct surroundings.Choose depending on your mood. TEMPO LOUNGE Listen to the soothing rhythms in the Tempo Lounge under a unique collection of locally built lamps.…
MANILA: 11:00pm --I was talking to my last student in Korea over skype with barely 5hours of sleep the night before and at the back of my mind,I was thinking of how I am going to survive another long night as my wife and I had to leave for NAIA-3 in time for our 4am flight to Cebu.I knew …
Tatt Awards, started last year by Tattoo, the #1 Broadband in the Philippines, has grown bigger this year with 1,050 nomination which was eventually cut down to 50 finalists.And if the numbers are any indication,that's how successful GLOBE TATTAWARDS 2012 was. Leading this year’…
I am re-posting this coz as of the moment,I am watching Christian Bautista's THE WAY YOU LOOK AT ME CONCERT on Abs-Cbn and I have never been this nostalgic of Christian and his songs.I was watching GGV tonightto erase that bad vibes I have been feeling the whole day.Then I was just t…
The most thrilling initiative of the Travel Blogging Community is in full swing---PHL360----We were all caught up in the excitement when we were told of this but details of the Travel Webisode were kept from us.It seemed they were cooking something big.And they did. Lay June 17 saw the …
Oh,I almost forgot.We had lunch at Hotel Elizabeth Cebu before Johnn picked us up for the Center Suites.They have this ongoing promo they call Bento Bento All You Can. The idea is to choose your combination.The food selection is categorized into four.Each category comprises of around f…
“Subic Bay has long been a favorite tourist destination, especially of those who are looking for a quick getaway. Also, it promises much economic and business growth. We are truly excited to grow with the Subic Bay community as we open The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf in Harbor Point – our …
When given the opportunity to decide on my own as to where to go during our last out-of-the-country travel,I decided to stay and the city of Kuala Lumpur and explore more.I guess I am a city person after all.I went into this famous shopping area in KL and was amazed at one of the poster i…
A modern minimalist room with double mattress bed, flat screen LED TV, high speed Wi-fi connection,hot and cold shower,and A/C for as low as 900php per night?Tell me who will not be delighted.Budget accommodation meets luxury.That's what the CENTER SUITES Cebu stands for. We dropped…
WONDER about how the rooms are at your dream hotels?As a travel blogger, I get to check in to some of the best hotels and accommodations in the country---from budget to high end.And if the finances restricts, I get the privilege to peek inside the rooms by request. The thing …
I am reposting this so as to organize my entries.My Cebu Series was cut short of the live blogging challenge in KL so I am putting it back.Will continue on my Malaysia blog after Cebu, and davao is waiting pa.Shayks.If I can only post all of em at the same time.excited :) We rarely go b…
Have you seen the latest commercial by Globe Telecom?I know right!I am thrilled!I am a Globe subscriber myself and I have to admit I felt a bit irritated when my mobile data browsing speed was affected by the system upgrade.Good thing I am a blackberry user and I was able to tweak my smar…
One of the dilemma of being in another country is how to stay connected.The need is not just to keep sending and receiving text messages or calls but to access your social media accounts as well. I brought three phones with me on this particular trip.Two of which are smart phones on post…