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A different look at Coron
A different look at Coron, a photo by nina_theevilone on Flickr. Finally made it back to Coron. After four years, the town has seen some addition of new concrete building (nothing too high), and an extended harbour. The ubiquitous zipline also makes an appearance. Still, the town still looks and feel the same. Even the…
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Travel must-haves
This is an advertorial After traveling for years, I already have my staple travel gear. I’ve blogged them numerous times before, but here’s a short list of the basics for first time travelers. Good, sturdy luggage Not all travelers are backpackers, and though I travel mainly with a backpack, there are times when I have…
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Touring Changi Airport
One of the things I’ve always loved about going to Singapore is Changi Airport. In all my trips there since 2000, I’ve mostly used Terminals 1 and 2. When I last flew out of Singapore prior to my trip last July, there were wooden board all around Terminal 1. Renovations of the terminal have already…
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Going behind the scenes of Saltimbanco in Manila
The circus is back in town! Cirque du Soleil is back in Manila with their longest running show, Saltimbanco. Unlike last year’s Varekai, this show does not come with the Grand Chapiteau; the show is held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Rehearsing the bungee Though I did get invited to watch during the…
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Holiday mode at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa
They said that when you want something and keep thinking about it, the universe gives you what you’re asking for. It was the fourth week of May, and I just realized just how big a commitment I signed on when I agreed to do PHL360°. I needed to take a break, at least for a…
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Snapshot Singapore: Rasa Sentosa
Snapshot Singapore: Rasa Sentosa, a photo by nina_theevilone on Flickr. The invitation came last May, and I’ve been so excited for this trip since. The invite was actually for any Shangri-La property anywhere in the world, but since I have to shoulder the cost to go there, I knew I had to pick a hotel…
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