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NORTHERN HOPE TOURS: El Nido Island Hopping Rates

Finding a Tour Company in El Nido Palawan for your island hopping needs is very easy. There are so many of them all over town and it's as easy as queuing in a fast food "drive tru". They are very organized with the tours.Tour A,B,C,D.A I said,just like a simplified menu in…

"Promise of a Greener World": The PHILIPS LED Campaign Launch and Photo Exhibit

PHILIPS Philippines has just launched its LED Campaign and Photo Exhibit with the theme "Promise of a Greener World".This is in partnership with Worldwide Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Young Photographer's Club of the Philippines (YOPHO). I was at the press conference at I …

SIDEBAR at El Pueblo Ortigas Relaunched!

High ceiling dotted by chandeliers, giant mirrors,life-size paintings,mural on walls. Such is the classy appeal of the newly refurbished SIDEBAR at El Pueblo Ortigas But that's just icing on the cake, Sidebar's known for it's signature cocktail drinks and side dishes. I wa…

Where to Park at MANCHESTER AIRPORT

When you're flying from Manchester Airport, you'll find a huge range of parking options at your disposal. From cost-effective off-site car parking and multi-storey car parks within walking distance of check-in, to fuss-free services like meet and greet, there's an airport park…

late afternoon swim in NACPAN-CALITANG Twin Beach

I was already nervous the tour company we paid for the night before at the airport has forgotten of us.I kept calling the number of the lady who booked us but she didn't answer.Call time was supposed to be 8am but the van didn't arrive until 9:30.I guess they waited for a few am f…

#ElNidoSummer2013: BLESSED INN

Finding accommodation in El Nido during peak season is such a pain in the neck.Just like in any other place you might say.Well El Nido is a special case.I called so many places but they don't even answer.That made me shout on twitter during the ordeal "a ng elitista lang ng mga a…

HOW TO GET TO EL NIDO via Puerto Princesa @NorthernHopeTours

Here's the thing,Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes 6 hours.When I first heard about that a few years ago while in a van from downtown PP to the Underground Riiver which took only two hours but to me felt like eternity,I said, wow! Layo! It immediately reminded me of MNL-Baguio which t…

HOTEL CENTRO PALAWAN: Top-notch hotel w/ a pool that is the envy of others

Puerto Princesa was only our set-off point to El Nido this time.But since we delayed the gratification of being in paradise,we thought of making the most out of our overnight stay here.Our afternoon flight from NAIA-4 was delayed (as expected) so it was already 8:30pm when we landed in Pu…

#ElNidoSummer2013 Preview

Here's a preview of what to expect on my blog this week----our #ElNidoSummer2013 trip last April 4-7.Finally took the courage to go on an instant 4-day vacation a week after Semana Santa and brave the long road to El Nido Palawan.It was all worth it! I can easily say it is one of the …

Gorgeous Getaways

There are many fabulous countries to take a summer holiday in throughout the world, and luckily for us, we are within easy reach of some of the very best locations which are still reasonably priced. Depending on how much you wish to spend and how long you want to go for will pretty mu…

#giveaway: AMAZING PINOY Run Race Kits!

Remember AMAZING PINOY Run which will happen April 27? I have good news for you blog,twitter and facebook buddies! Pusangkalye.net is giving away Race Kits! REGULAR REGISTRATION FEES: P600 – 2K; P650 – 5K; P800 – 10K. But three (3) lucky peeps will get FREE 2K,5K and 10K kits eac…

IRIS SPA and Nail Art at the #Cocoon Boutique Hotel

Although many guests already look for it,many hotels still shy away from opening a Spa wing.The reason is because it is easy to establish but difficult to sustain.Point is,it is difficult to maintain the quality of spa services offered.Other than keeping the facility clean and functional…

modified buffet at "The Deck" of COCOON BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Breakfast buffet at Cocoon Boutique Hotel is a unique experience.First it is located at an open air setup at the 6th floor they refer to as "The Deck" which is next to a small swimming pool for the "fresh summer" feel.Second, they have this system they call Modified Bu…

Weekend Family Buffet at EASTWOOD CAFE --- delectable, affordable!

I looooooove Eastwood!It's a complete Live-Work-Play Community.A little out of way but we occasionally, 1.Shop here, 2.Have pamper moments here, BENEFITS SALON's keratin hair treatment 3.And even have massage in the area, NUAT THAI LIBIS: Massage I would recommend in its pr…

COCOON BOUTIQUE HOTEL: Green Hotel w/ Genuine Service

I was a bit under the weather the other week.Perhaps all of the wonderful beach photos of friends posted over Facebook made me a bit envious.At the back of my mind,I was thinking,what am I doing here in Manila on Holy Week when everybody else is on vacation somewhere.Thinking deeply about…

How to Get to TONDOL BEACH Anda Pangasinan

I went a bit tough with my writeup on Tondol White Beach in Anda (my hometown) I admit. TONDOL BEACH Anda Pangasinan: Boracay of the North squandered. But what can I do?That's the reality as I see it.The post has been getting a lot of attention lately and is one of the top traffic g…

"Book Now, Fly Now" via PAL and PAL Express

The melodramatic me still can't get over with Airphilexpress being re-branded PAL EXPRESS.I miss the orange airline.Is it just me? Well, maybe it doesn't matter.It is still in the same management,meaning, the same good hands of people who brought to us the fastest growing budget …

the romantic Sauna-Jacuzzi-Massage experience at CALLOSPA Antipolo

I would like to specifically make a separate post on our Spa Experience at CalloSpa Antipolo as it is worth another entry.It was actually a Sauna-Jacuzzi-Massage combination as part of the Affordable Escape with Overnight package we had the other week week. CalloSpa is a small scale Spa…

Part 2: the NEW WING of PINTO MUSEUM Antipolo

Here's part 2 of my feature for the New Wing of Pinto Art Gallery in Antipolo.The new section opened December last year and it houses more contemporary painting collection. We thought of dropping by for a quick look but we were overwhelmed by the expanse and diverse art collection.…

Part 1: the New Wing of PINTO ART MUSEUM Antipolo

Have you seen the NEW Wing of Pinto Museum?I was here May 2012 and the section was not yet open.Pinto Museum also known as Pinto Art Gallery of course is nothing but awesome. I was in awe the first time and since we were in the area,I though about bringing my wife there who happens to b…

Affordable Escape at CALLOSPA and RESORT Antipolo

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