Category: Reviews
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Flying with Continental Airlines
One of the things that got me excited about going to Guam was the chance to try a new airline: Continental. Continental Airlines tail livery In Manila, Continental Airlines use the old terminal, NAIA 1. Their check in counters are in the right side of the terminal. Business class passengers get access to the MIASCOR…
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Fiesta Resort Guam
During our 5-day stay in Guam, we were billeted at the Fiesta Resort Guam. Located right at the heart of Tumon, the hotel has easy access to the fine white sand beach and turquoise waters of Tumon Bay. The drive from the airport only took 10 minutes and upon entering the lobby, our eyes were…
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Review: Crumpler Chinese New Year Limited Edition Rabbit Collection
This is a paid advertorial. Oh, Crumpler. Where do I start? I’ll start by saying that I like being different. I avoid the popular brands because everybody has them. That’s why I ended up with a Victorinox backpack instead of The North Face that every backpacker has on their backs. My Five Million Dollar Home…
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Bangkok Airport Link: Fastest and cheapest way to Suvarnabhumi
In previous trips to Bangkok, I would either take the taxi or the Airport Express Bus to wherever I’m staying. Both option has its pros and cons: taxis are more comfortable and convenient, but it can be quite expensive if you’re shouldering the cost on your own. The bus, on the other hand, is a…
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Review: Pacsafe Toursafe Wallet
The nice people at United Limsun, the authorized Philippine distributor of Pacsafe gave me another item for review, which compliments the Toursafe Handbag: the Pacsafe Toursafe Wallet. The Toursafe Wallet comes in the same design and colors as the handbag: black, taupe and tabasco. Pacsafe Toursafe Wallet without the matching Toursafe handbag The wallet matches…
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Pacsafe Toursafe Handbag Review
It’s been five weeks since I picked up the Toursafe Handbag, and I’ve been using it almost every time I go out since. I use it when I go to the mall and last weekend, I bought it with me when I traveled to Baguio. I feel I’ve gotten to know the bag now, than…
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First impressions: Pacsafe’s Toursafe Handbag
I’ve been in the lookout for a new bag for months now. I wanted a bag that isn’t too casual, yet something that I can bring when I travel. Pacsafe came to my rescue when they gave me the latest model in their women’s bag line: the Toursafe Handbag. The Toursafe Handbag I just got…
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El Nido Accommodation: Marina Garden Beach Resort
I’m trying to think back why we chose to stay in Marina Garden Beach Resort, but all I can think about is how glad I was that we agreed to stay here. The resort has the best stretch of beach for lounging and swimming. Though most of the resorts in town have beach fronts or…
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Bangkok Guesthouse Review: HI-Sukhumvit
Hostelling International Sukhumvit is one of the hostels in Bangkok getting high ratings from travelers who have stayed there. I’ve stayed there twice in 2009, and it’s getting high rating from me as well. Watch out for this sign on Soi 38 The Sukhumvit area is called the embassy row — almost all of the…