Monthly Archives: November 2007

WordCamp Melbourne

Posted on Tuesday, 20 November 2007 by nina

I seemed to have come to Melbourne at a great time – Priscilla the Musical is still on going, one of my favorite travel writer Peter Moore is launching his latest book in Australia, and the event I attended last … Continue reading →

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Best Savers find (so far)

Posted on Wednesday, 14 November 2007 by nina

Savers, is what we’d call in the Philippines as an ukay-ukay – a secondhand shop. Unlike the ukay-ukay in the Philippines, which are cramped and sometimes found in the sidewalk, Savers has a spacious interior. The clothes are grouped by … Continue reading →

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Cebu Pacific to commence direct flights from Davao to Hongkong and Singapore

Posted on Tuesday, 13 November 2007 by nina

With the opening of their 3rd hub in Davao, Cebu Pacific announces international flights from Davao to Singapore and Hong Kong starting May 8 and May 9, 2008. Of course, this can only mean one thing: seat sale! Grab these … Continue reading →

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Summer is definitely on its way

Posted on Saturday, 10 November 2007 by nina

It’s still technically spring here in Melbourne, but summer is starting to make its presence felt. Last week, these figures were certainly different. I think the highest maximum forecast for the week was 26C. And now, we’re looking to have … Continue reading →

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Romping with Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Posted on Friday, 9 November 2007 by nina

One of the must see Aussie films, my sister said, is Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. I watched it the last time I was here, and it quickly became my favorite. When I arrived back here in Melbourne last October, … Continue reading →

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