Category: Travelogues
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Inside Maayo Hotel – Cebu’s Newest Wellness Hotel
Maayo Hotel, located in the same building as Maayo Medical, is the first premier hotel in Mandaue City. It’s one of the newest properties in 2017 that diversified Cebu’s accommodations. So, together with staycation junkies Neil, Brennan of The Weekend Dispatch , and Doi of The Travelling Feet , we explored this completely new, stylish, and wellness-conscious hotel,…
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Traveling for Music: My Surreal Experience at Joey Ayala’s Mandiriwa Concert
Have you ever traveled for music? I have. And it was one of my life’s most surreal moments. 32 has to be a fascinating age to be. A day after my birthday, we flew to Manila. We stayed at Go Hotels Mandaluyong, but the highlight was the Joey Ayala concert at Greenhills’ Music Museum. Now,…
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5 Signs that You’re Definitely a Staycation Junkie
If you love nothing but hotel breakfast, perfectly plush bed and long hours spent watching National Geographic on cable TV, reading travel magazines, or sleeping in, keep reading. You’re probably a 30-ish male or female with a stable job. Your weekdays are packed with work (day job, side projects, gigs, and housework included). Needless to…
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Coron Itinerary: Where and When to Go
Can’t give up your worldly possessions to stay permanently in Coron? Just get a glimpse of this gem. But if you have less than four days to enjoy its sights and attractions, how do you choose? I can help you get started. I’ve been to Coron only once last September this year, so I’m far…
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Diving Into the Skeleton Wreck in Coron Palawan
Love underwater photos? I’m not in the mood to write a lengthy post so I decided to simply share with you a few photos of Coron Island’s underwater treasures. This is not film-grade quality but it’s something. Plus, it’s free. So, you’re welcome to ogle these images or use them as teasers so your buddies…
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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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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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Here’s Our First Look at The Pyramid Cebu’s Menu
The Pyramid is in Cebu and there isn’t a single mummy inside. See what’s in store for you. A few days after the official soft opening of The Pyramid, the newest triangular, glass-walled dining place along Eblock 3 Cebu IT Park, we decided to baptize it. And by ‘we’, I mean my workmates and I. So, what…