Archive | 2008

Trip To Jaro, Leyte

By on September 25, 2008 in Destinations

Very hospitable people and great food, this is what I can say about Jaro, Leyte. I went for a vacation at the house of my wife’s grandmother last week which is in Jaro, Leyte wherein they were celebrating the feast of their patron. It’s an hour flight from Manila to Tacloban then another hour by [...]

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Mannangs

By on August 26, 2008 in Food

Mannangs is one of my top food destination whenever I go to Mall of Asia, most especially when I’m with my sister. The food there is great, serving native Filipino delicacies. The best food there for me is their kare-kare and baked oyster while fried fish fillet for my wife. Mannangs is located at the [...]

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Lido Beach

By on August 26, 2008 in Resorts

If you’re looking for an affordable beach, then Lido beach resort is the place for you. Last sunday, we went to Lido beach in Noveleta, Cavite. It was my first time to be there and all I can say is that it will suit a tight budget. Entrance per head is Php30.00, you also have [...]

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Seaside Macapagal Boulevard

By on July 26, 2008 in Establishment, Food

I brought my wife and her family to Aling Tonyas Seafood Paluto Restaurant earlier for dinner. We always go here if we look for some seafoods to eat, good place, good service, food is great and most of all, it’s 5-minutes away from our house. Aling Tonyas Paluto is located in Seaside Macapagal Boulevard, that’s [...]

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Swimming Lesson In Pearl Manila Hotel

By on April 21, 2008 in Hotels

I enrolled my 3 year old son, Nick Gavin in a swimming lesson at the Pearl Manila Hotel located along General Luna Street corner Taft & United Nations Avenue. It was his first day today and I’m as excited as he is, we woke up early to prepare his things. At the start, he’s a [...]

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A Private Pool In Pansol

By on April 17, 2008 in Resorts

We know that Pansol in Calamba, Laguna is the haven for most Filipinos trying to escape heat during summer, and we may call it the “Swimming Pool Capital of the Philippines” as it has a wide array of swimming pools available for rent, wether public or private. Last sunday, me and my family was there, [...]

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Spending Holidays In Baguio

By on March 24, 2008 in Destinations

Me and my family spent the holy week in the city of pines, Baguio city. We left Manila at around 4am last March 20 yet arrive 2pm in the afternoon due to the traffic in several areas like NLEX, Mabalacat, Tarlac and Pangasinan as there’s a lot of travelers wanting to spend the lenten season [...]

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Hotels In Baguio

By on March 12, 2008 in Hotels

Here’s a quick list of hotels to consider when staying in Baguio: THE CONCORDE HOTEL Magnificant and Unique Design; Attractive, Colorful and Captivating Artworks await your pleasant and perfect stay. Rates: [TABLE=1] ————————————————————————————- THE BURNHAM SUITES A modern haven of comfort, the Baguio Burnham Suites adheres to international standards of accommodation and service to ensure [...]

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Batanes

By on February 16, 2008 in Destinations

Batanes Land area: 230 square kilometers, Population: 18,000 Major industry: Garlic and cattle Language: Ivatan (an Austronesian language, with pidgin Spanish and Chinese accent) Interesting Destinations In Batanes: House of Dakay (1887) a UNESCO heritage building Lighthouses of Batanes St. Dominic de Guzman Parish Cathedral Payaman – a pasture overlooking farm fields & the Pacific [...]

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