Author: Issa
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Hotel Review: Coron Gateway Hotel and Suites
Our travel agency in Coron booked us in R2R Bayview Inn. While we had no complaints about the inn’s location and restaurant menu, the room given us was musty and dated. We could have ignored these but the room also lacked proper window locks, closet, and bed. We paid P8,300 for our 4D/3N tour package, so…
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Fabulous Five Books that I was Thrilled to Read
Okay, I’m no high fantasy fiction fan. I haven’t even read Harry Potter completely. But as soon as I read the first few pages of Brandon Sanderson’s books, The Way of Kings and Mistborn, I was hooked. Who wouldn’t? It’s crazy that anyone can through adolescence and adulthood without an experience of Sanderson’s well-crafted worlds….
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3 Cozy Cafes to Visit in Coron
Coron conjures up images of scenic lakes, towering karst rock formations, steep cliffs… but not coffee shops. I heard a story from one traveler who tried some authentic coffee brew prepared by Tagbanua people but we were not part of that eco-tour. Luckily, we found a few cozy coffee corners during our stay that I…
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Of Rolling Hills, Daunting Steps, and Magical Sunset in Mt. Tapyas, Coron
When you reach Coron town proper, don’t forget to look up and check out Mt. Tapyas. The label “CORON” in white font will be your guide. If you’ve searched other blogs about the way to Mt. Tapyas, you’d be told to look for Malvar Street and an Iglesia ni Cristo church. Once you spot this…
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Discovering Paradise in Coron: An Unbelievable Stay in Palawan
Where to stay in Coron? You won’t find a list of hotels, inns, and guesthouses here. But you will read a first-hand account of R & R Bayview Inn and Coron Gateway Hotel and Suites. Let me guess. You’re not fastidious about where you stay while on vacation. After all, you’re not going to spend the…
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Why You Shouldn’t Pay Your SSS Loan via Banks
I received a lot of inquiries after I published “SSS Salary Loan for Self-Employed or Voluntary Members: A Quick Guide” so I figured I should post more about my SSS saga. Again, for the third time, the BPO company I was working at filed for bankruptcy. It happens. Sometimes, I feel like I jinxed it…
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Gliding Around Intramuros on a Segway with Em
Em and Intramuros – two of my favorite subjects lately. And I just discovered a way to see them simultaneously. I caught up with Em while gliding around Intramuros on a Segway. What could be more fun?! I’ve always wanted to mount and ride a Segway ever since I saw it on YouTube. Dean Kamen was…
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Hotel Review: Main Hotel and Suites
Main Hotel and Suites Cebu did not invite me to promote their property. I booked through Agoda and paid only PHP 1,434.52 for my stay (bed & breakfast for two). Fantastic deal, eh? This time, I wouldn’t say it was an accident but a deliberate choice. Main Hotel and Suites Cebu Booking Details: Room 603 | Check…
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Wednesday Wonderings
Good day, curious readers! Here’s your weekly dose of “Wednesday Wonderings”, basically a list of what I’m thinking about lately. What’s on my Blink today: Moody Bitches by Julie Holland, MD – If you’re a woman and you’ve been called “moody” a bunch of times, this blink is for you. The hormones and chemicals cruising in…
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Review: Red Planet Hotel Cebu
Red Planet Hotel Cebu did not invite me to promote their property. I did pay for my stay. It was a funny booking accident on Agoda that brought me here. It happened last Saturday while I was sleepily scrolling their website for a hotel to crash – just for a mental wellness break. Luckily, it…