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Makinit Hot Spring, El Nido

Posted: November 9th, 2012 | No Comments »

On our way to Nacpan and Calitang beach, you will also pass by Makinit hot spring which is 5 to 10-min trek from the road. Nelly and I were excited and even talked about dipping ourselves there after visiting Nacpan and Calitang beach, that we regret not bringing our swimming clothes. We have to step […]

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Travel Guide: Marikina City Tour + Sample Itinerary

Posted: November 9th, 2012 | No Comments »

Marky asked me to plan a photo walking tour in Marikina City as he was curious about what lies in the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. Since he asked the correct person which is me, a Marikeña (someone who was born and raised in Marikina), I accepted his invitation to showcase him the unique beauty of […]

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Travel Guide to Marikina City Tour + Sample Itinerary

Posted: November 9th, 2012 | No Comments »

Marky asked me to plan a photo walking tour in Marikina City as he was curious about what lies in the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. Since he asked the correct person which is me, a Marikeña (someone who was born and raised in Marikina), I accepted his invitation to showcase him the unique beauty of […]

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Photo Essay: His love for Cherry Blossoms

Posted: November 8th, 2012 | No Comments »

It was cherry blossoms season and Ueno Park was jam-packed with tourists and locals when I spotted this cute chubby cheek baby while walking around. His father lifted him up for an up-close view of cherry blossoms.. He was very delighted upon seeing it.. Grumpy when his dad put him down

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SIP, Your Natural Steeped Milk Teas

Posted: November 7th, 2012 | No Comments »

Those looking for a milk tea fix can find a refreshing alternative in the natural sweetness of SIP’s steeped milk teas. SIP offers naturally sweet tea-based drinks that can serve as dessert substitutes for those who want to limit their sugar intake. SIP uses high-grade pekoe loose leaves, which naturally sweetens the milk tea and […]

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The Starbucks Planner 2013

Posted: November 7th, 2012 | No Comments »

If you’re a frequent Starbucks customer, then you must have received this gift below a couple of weeks ago. It’s a complimentary coupon to try one of the three Christmas beverages of Starbucks Philippines for free. Personally, I’m glad that the Dark Cherry Mocha is back as it’s my favorite of all the Starbucks Christmas […]

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My El Nido Travel Itinerary and Expenses

Posted: November 6th, 2012 | No Comments »

Ever since I was little, traveling to El Nido has been my life-long dream.  I even recall El Nido as the place where Nido milk is being manufactured when I was younger. That’s why when I finally traveled there, it somehow gave me a sense of accomplishment. I traveled alone in El Nido as it has been […]

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The Good Life, The Good Choice, Sun is Shining!

Posted: November 6th, 2012 | No Comments »

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When I feel good about my choices, I feel happy! I tune in to some good music that would keep me inspired to make more good choices!
Included in my playlist:

Sun is Shining by Bob Marley
Good Life by One Republic
Pas de Problemes by Kana (French)
Om Numah Shiva by Apache Indian (Hindu)
Fall In Love (Estelle)
Time of my Life – (Dirty Dancing OST)
Lovely Day by Bill Withers

I listen to feel-good songs to keep my euphoria up.  Whether I’m up or I’m on my lowest of lows, I know I need to move on no matter what!
 
I’ve learned from my experiences that good choices come from the beat of my heart!
 

 
The Internet and Social Media
My decision to explore the world of internet and social media was one […]

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Pride of Negros: Nature’s Village Resort Makes Agoda.com’s top Eco-Friendly Hotels in 2012

Posted: November 5th, 2012 | No Comments »

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I can’t be more proud of my hometown, Negros!

 
I just went home to witness again another Masskara festival, and this time I brought friends with me!

 
And now, I just heard another good news from Agoda.com!
Agoda.com just selected their Top 10 eco-friendly hotels from its international network and the Philippines garnered one place and it is situated in my dear hometown! Negros’ pride Nature’s Village Resort makes the cut for Agoda.com’s top eco-friendly hotels in 2012!  Other hotels on the list also include different resorts from internationally prominent destination such as Shanghai, Sarawak, Melbourne, Melaka, Barcelona, New Delhi and Bangkok.

 
Full Press Release from Agoda.com
SINGAPORE (October 31, 2012) – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today released its annual shortlist of eco-friendly hotels.
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Color Your Life! A Guide to Eating Healthy

Posted: November 4th, 2012 | No Comments »

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Red, Yellow, Orange, White, Green, Blue and Purple.
Do you even notice the color of the food  you eat?  I’m talking about the natural colors of fruits and vegetables and not the artificial coloring you get from certain foods.
Do you believe in the saying “You are what you eat?” Well, I do!  
 
I just discovered this really cool guide to eating right!

Nutrilite made a chart on the different vegetable and fruit groups according to color and discussed the benefits of each group here.
Are you living in full color? Take the quiz now!
As much as we want to fulfill the chart every day so that we get all the nutrients our body needs, sometimes we just couldn’t fill in all the boxes.  ”Oooh, I haven’t eaten ‘white’ yet, where can I get garlic?” […]

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Snap Shot Tuesday: Elderly with Pink iPad

Posted: November 4th, 2012 | No Comments »

Taken at Ueno Park, Tokyo during Spring Walking in crowds until I spotted an elderly holding a pink iPad taking photos of Cherry Blossoms. So cute. He’s the “Lolo techie.”

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Snap Shot Tuesday: Pink iPad also for tech-savvy elderly

Posted: November 4th, 2012 | No Comments »

Taken at Ueno Park, Tokyo during Spring Walking in crowds until I spotted this elder holding a pink iPad taking photos of Cherry Blossoms. He’s the “Lolo techie.”

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On Waiting, Boredom and Lack of Inspiration

Posted: November 3rd, 2012 | No Comments »

The other night, I met up with Ada to watch the new movie Suddenly It’s Magic. It’s been a long time since she last saw a Filipino film and this is a kilig movie. Most of the people watching were giggling everytime Marcus (Mario Maurer) does something sweet to Joey (Erich Gonzales). I enjoyed this […]

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Coconut Sugar: Your Healthy Sugar

Posted: November 2nd, 2012 | No Comments »

When it comes to sweetening our drinks, what choices do consumers have today? It’s usually a toss-up between white or brown sugar and artificial sweeteners, which to a growing number of health conscious consumers, seems more like a choice between the lesser of two evils. But what if there was an all natural sweetener that […]

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