Bohol: Panglao Island Tour

A day after our Bohol Countryside Tour, we excitedly prepared for another getaway at dawn. We had a good home-cooked breakfast (Thanks again to Tita Malou, our lovely host) then we hopped on the van for a trip to Panglao Island. It was the seventh day of our family flashpack trip. A week on the road but without any trace of exhaustion on our faces! I remember, my...

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Bohol: Loboc River Cruise

I'm always in awe whenever I see photos of Loboc River in Bohol. The sight of a jade-green river with native restaurants afloat and with lush trees in the river bank can always make my eyes pop! That is why cruising in Loboc River is included in my 20 before 2020 Bucket List.  Being one of the Philippines top tourist destinations, a countryside tour in Bohol would be...

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Worry-Free Holiday

Looking forward to a holiday is one of the perks in life. Sunning yourself on soft sand, wandering through a historic little town picking up knick-knacks, indulging in local delicacies and strolling through the balmy evening air to enjoy a cocktail or two - perfect. This is what holidays are made for. The days are long and hot, and as laid-back or as action-packed as you...

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Bohol Countryside Tour

After an awesome 3-day stay in Leyte, my family and I headed to the land of Tarsier and Chocolate Hills. Bohol is my dream destination in the Philippines, second to Palawan. I have always wanted to visit, but it was only this year that my dream vacation was realized. For our 3-day family flashpack trip to Bohol,  we initially planned to get a group tour package. I have...

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Homecoming is more fun with Cebu Pacific!

I just had the best vacation ever! I wasn't able to get a new country stamp on my passport, but I got a stamp that made me grin from ear to ear: PILIPINAS! I really love coming home! A month-long vacation in the Philippines means 30 days of fun, food and family time. The Philippine islands gave me endless possibilities. I could have a beach holiday, a mountain...

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Kitsch Cupcakes' Mega Treat Cupcake Sale at BurJuman

The cupcake monster was out on the loose again! I found myself rushing to BurJuman Centre yesterday evening for The Mega Treat Cupcake Sale, in line with the mall's annual food fest. The cupcake sale was hosted by Kitsch, an award-winning cupcake shop in the UAE.  There were over 500 scrumptious Kitsch cupcakes of different flavors on sale. Mini cupcakes...

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Belieber for a Night

Today, I'm taking a break from the travel series. Ed and I are back in Dubai for more than a month now, so this time I'll be sharing something fresh! Flashpack series will resume next week. :) Believe it or not, I was at Justin Bieber's concert two weekends back! Yes, an adult turning 31 this year still at a teeny-bopper music event. Hahah! I'm not a huge fan, I actually...

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Majorca Holidays 2013: The Best Boredom Busters for Teens

A family trip to the Balearic island of Majorca has been a favourite with Britons for decades. It is the home from home ambience, complete with blue flag beaches and plenty of activities, that make this island so popular. With bargain low cost deals hitting discounted holiday websites, such as Direct Holidays, daily, Majorca holidays 2013 are set to be as popular as...

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Hotel Alejandro: A Hotel with a History

Hotel Alejandro in Tacloban is not just another hotel! It is a museum, an ancestral home and a hotel rolled into one. The hotel's facade looks very interesting. One can easily tell that there's a great story behind the beautiful white mansion. It was constructed way back 1932 not as a hotel, but a home to Dr. and Mrs. Alejandro Montejo. The residence served as a venue for...

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Cebu Pacific Contest: 100 Lucky Juans

It's my 5th year as an Overseas Filipino Worker in Dubai. Time flies really fast! It has been 5 years of Expat life and whirlwind of emotions! I feel so blessed to be here, yet homesickness is inevitable. I have missed four Christmas and a lot of birthdays, even my parents' 60th! I would have been home on some of those occasions if airfares are cheaper. I was constantly...

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Italian Lunch at Guiseppe's

I just realized that I've been blogging about pizza restaurants a lot. I even got a comment "Pizza, again?!" on my recent blog post. Hahah! :) I love pizza ever since, but the addiction got worse when I met Ed. He is a true blue fan of everything Italian! So, I think we've been "pizza restaurant hopping" for almost 6 years already, from the Philippines to United...

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