Category: Destination
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Review: Ocean Suites Bohol
I normally don’t travel during Philippine holidays, primarily because my work requires me to follow the US holidays, but also because I know everybody will be traveling then, and the prices go up. However, My birthday falls between Thanksgiving and Bonifacio Day this year, so when I chanced upon a Cebu Pacific seat sale, I…
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Dining options at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok
Shangri-La Hotel and Resorts are those places you enjoy too much and don’t want to leave, and Shangri-La Bangkok is no exception. Luckily, there’s a number of restaurants in the hotel where you can have a great meal. Buffet Breakfast at Next2 Next2 Cafe is on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, where guests…
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Review: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok
Bangkok is one of my favorite cities to visit, and after several visits, I have already established some habits: staying at the same area, eating at the same places. For my recent trip, I knew I had to try something new, so when Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok offered me a great rate for a two night’s…
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How to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa Online: A guide for Filipinos
Back in September, my sister in Australia told me over Viber that she’s considering asking our mother to spend New Year’s with them again in Melbourne, and asked me if I am willing to accompany our mother to Australia. Of course, I am! I’ve heard from friends and read in the comments section of my…
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Phuket travel tips
I have traveled to Thailand several times since I first started backpacking in 2006, but haven’t made it to Phuket until last June. Here’s what I learned in our five-day stay there. Direct flights vs. Transiting in Bangkok Cebu Pacific flies direct to Phuket from Manila, but operates only twice or thrice a week. It’s…
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Review: Angsana Laguna Phuket Hotel
Last November, I received a message on Viber from my brother: “Agoda is offering a pool villa in Angsana Laguna Phuket for only $10 more than the apartment, so I went ahead and booked it. Do you want to join us in June?” If you’ve been reading my blog long enough, you know that I…
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The Crazy Cat Lady Travel Diaries: Penang
Hello, I’m Nina and I love traveling and cats. Though my social media posts may seem I am super crazy about cats (and I am!), I can’t say that I love them as much as I love traveling — travel is something that is constant in my life, which resulted to me not even having…
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Penang Travel Tips
It’s been some time since I’ve been to Penang and Malaysia, so there have been some changes since my last visit. Here are some things that I’ve learned, which I hope can help you prepare for your trip to Penang.
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Review: Bayview Hotel Georgetown
A visit to Penang is not complete without staying and exploring the historic city of Georgetown. For this leg of our Penang trip, Bayview Hotel Georgetown has kindly offered us two night’s stay, and a special rate for my third night through Agoda.com. Location The hotel is located on Lebuh Farquhar, right in between the…