Monthly Archives: March 2008

Poll: Where would you go?

Say you have enough money for a weekend trip within the country. Where would you go: Boracay, Palawan or Basilan? Boracay One of the most beautiful beaches in the world, there’s a reason why people want to go to Boracay. … Continue reading

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Holy week in Manila

While everybody headed out of Manila to spend Holy Week at the beach or shopping overseas, I stayed in Manila. Hardly anyone I know (well, the partyphiles anyway) wanted to stay in Manila during Lent because they all know Manila … Continue reading

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Joby Gorillapod vs. Cebu Pacific’s Flexi Tripod

My common sense may have deserted me when I was onboard Cebu Pacific flight 5J527 and 5J528, but my friend’s dad didn’t and he bought Cebu Pacific’s mini flexi-tripod. I managed to succesfully pester Anna to meet up so we … Continue reading

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Emirates A380′s Maiden Voyage?

The hype about the Airbus A380 may have subsided, but it’s certainly not forgotten. Not by me anyway. After all that fanfare with Singapore Airlines’ A380, Emirates, the second airline set to receive the super jumbo is relatively quiet about … Continue reading

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Donsol: Getting there and away

Donsol, Sorsogon about 540 kilometers from Manila. Like most provinces in the Bicol region, it can be reached by plane (via Legaspi) or by bus. By Plane: Philippine Airlines flies daily to Legaspi. PR277 from Manila departs at 7:00 am, … Continue reading

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