Year: 2016
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Bohol Day Tour for Beginners (and Science Teachers)
Chocolate Hills popping out of a textbook. River cruise that won’t break a bank. Nature trip you can do in less than a day. Bohol knows your time is precious so it gives you a grand tour even if you stay here only for a day. I learned about this fact during my first-ever trip to…
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My 50 Dream Destinations if money was no object
I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list. – Susan Sontag Good day, dreamers and travelers! Have you always wanted to see the world? Got a long list of your dream destinations? I’d like to have a peek! To start the ball rolling, I thought I’d begin by sharing my list with you. So…
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Beat your own demons with these 4 common sense tips
I’m just another woman who thinks like you do. Saying so, I know how active your nerves are within a day. Since we have brains that refuse inactivity, we have to make sure we pack a day with work, play or a hobby. Or else, our enemies prowling around like lions will eventually devour us. Listed below…
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Hotel Review: An Unexpected Staycation at the Maxwell Hotel Cebu
When my friend Jewel came to visit Cebu recently (to check in on her family and attend her dental appointment), she decided to invite me to a one-night staycation at the Maxwell Hotel Cebu. Our supposed coffee date became a sleepover date at the hotel, which promised to be a mirthful one. I haven’t seen…
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Temple of Leah: A Photo Tour
First-time visitors to Cebu city find it flat, busy, and noisy until they discover lookout points such as the Tops and Temple of Leah. When my fifth sister, Rhissan, and her friend, Elaine, came to visit me last August (yes, 2016), I decided to take them to the Temple of Leah. Why? Because 1) I’ve…
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Talks of Travels and Wedding Bells at 32 Umber Cafe & Co.
I’ve long wanted to ask this, “What’s the inspiration behind 32 Umber’s design?” Every time I pass by this boxy coffeehouse near Grand Convention Center (Cebu), it makes me take a double take. Seriously, always. So one day, I finally gave in to my curiosity and checked out what this space has to offer. The Coffee Haunt with…
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It’s OK to Open Your Heart in Mt. Kapayas
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to visit Mt. Kapayas in Cebu, it might not come. You need to connect with hiking enthusiasts and a good guide for this journey. Even more, you need a friend like Marj, the legendary wanderer, to remind you that it’s time to hike again. I don’t have to…
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Fab Five: The Last 5 Books I Was Thrilled to Read
Hey, guys. I’d like to share with you the last five books that I thoroughly enjoyed. I have a simple rule about choosing what to read: I need to enjoy them. If I don’t get hooked during the first few pages, I’ll stop. It’s not like school where you have to force yourself to read a book…
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Fangirling at Cosmo’s Fun, Fearless, (and Free) Life
I update my Instagram account (please have a look) more than this blog. If this was a real job, I would have been sacked. But I have a feeling that you’re the most patient of readers (thanks so much!). Anywho, today, I thought I’d share about my first and closest encounter with Shaira Luna. Remember her?…
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Hotel Review: Treat Yourself to a Relaxing Weekend at Cebu Quest Hotel
Around March, I felt I needed a break from the daily grind. You know what I mean, fellow working-class 30-ish folks. It doesn’t have to be a crazy fun island hopping trip or an adventure-filled nature getaway that required long hours of commute. So I began fantasizing about an awesome city break. Somewhere far enough…