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March 2012: OUT!  Return to Camiguin by Germaine Trittle Leonin |
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On the occasion of my birthday a few years back, I had the opportunity to visit Camiguin island. Although we stayed overnight, it was one hurried visit. This year, I promised myself that I would continue to travel and enjoy every trip I go on as part of my annual birthday resolutions. So I planned to spend my first day doing serious work in CDO, and then take an early ferry for Camiguin.
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March 2012: Metro
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When the voucher craze hit Manila, it didn't take much to get me into it. Although I had some reservations about using my credit card online that much, I eventually caved because the deals were just too irresistible. Case in point: the series of Japanese food offers by three different voucher sites (Deal Grocer, Groupon and Ensogo), the most tempting of which, I bought....
| February 2012: Metro Trippin' Happy Chill @ Van Gogh is Bipolar by Roda Novenario |
Somehow, that time close to two decades ago was the time when I felt the least attached, the least burdened.... |
On Chinese New Year's day, I took time out to try to get to places I miss in Metro Manila, specifically UP and the rest of the Quezon City area where I lived for a bit when I was in college.| February 2012: OUT! Ilocos Revisited by Germaine Trittle Leonin |
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I have always considered my mother’s hometown in Ilocos Sur as part of my childhood. Because of the numerous summers I spent there, I began to take those visits for granted. When my grandparents died, we went back less and less.
| January 2012: Responsible Travel Grooming a Disaster? by Elson Aca |
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It’s been 24 hours since I left Cebu to swim, observe and learn about whale sharks in their area. The experience was very different compared to the last time I swam with a whale shark 6 months ago in the nearby province of Bohol when I was helping an NGO establish whale shark research.... | January 2012: Responsible Travel Undesirable Charity by Jenna V. Genio |
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I recall my two trips to Palawan earlier this year, before I left for the States. The first of the trips was spent at a resort in El Nido Bay; and the second included a lovely boat safari tour around the Calamian Islands near Coron. Both organizations were very eco-conscious, beginning with mandatory briefings for all guests and participants about the "Leave No Trace" philosophy.... | January 2012: OUT! Ichadaw kúy Batanes by Aireen Keith Macalalad |
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I love thee with all my heart, with my insatiable yearning for wonder and lust for wander. I am sending you some photos from our first encounter with the silent prayer that you may never forget me. May you see your splendor through my eyes, so you will know that I love thee.... | December 2011: Metro Trippin' Beers, Balls and Bars by Susan Konstanty |
And this was a World Cup Year. Would we really have to travel to Hong Kong every weekend to see the games?! |
When I first landed in Manila, aside from the initial adjustments, slight culture shock and getting all the usual stuff organized, my first moment of panic was when I discovered it was not possible to watch rugby on TV here, not even on cable.| December 2011: Responsible Travel It Begins With Small Steps by Roda Novenario |
Wilson Uy, PADI Dive Instructor and Marine Environment Conservation Advocate, was first to tell me these words. It was over a pitcher of margarita at the old Penguin, a few weeks before he was to go on field to teach open water diving to fishermen and boatmen (former poachers) in the south.... |
“Nothing a good day of diving can’t cure.”
| November 2011: OUT! Lovin’ La Bellarocca by Franc Ramon |
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Santorini is one of the most fascinating islands in Greece, with its mesmerizing cliff-side white houses, panoramic ocean, sunset views and beachfront fun. When you package all those things in a place just an hour away from Metro Manila, you have Bellarocca. Located at Elephant Island in Marinduque and started just over two years ago, Bellarocca has immediately established its reputation as a must visit luxury resort in the region.... | November 2011: Responsible Travel Tread Lightly by Gregg Yan |
With rising ecological concerns, today’s smart travelers must be more mindful of their impacts on the places and people they wish to visit. Eco-travel is about experiencing destinations with minimal environmental impacts – to bring out the best in both you and your hosts. So if you’re struck with wanderlust but wish to tread light, here are a few steps to ensure you’re in with the green routine.... |
Great adventures come with great responsibility.
| November 2011: Metro Trippin' Project: Burger Nirvana by Mary Jude Mendiola |
Having just gotten our paychecks for the week, we decided to splurge on dinner. On a whim, we cruised along Maginhawa St. in Teacher's Village, and told each other that we'd try out the first appetizing place we saw that served rice (for my girlfriend) and pasta (for me).... |
It was 9 o'clock on a Friday night, and my girlfriend and I were only just leaving our Commonwealth office. We were dead tired and famished.The New Good Ol’ Oarhouse by Roda Novenario |
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Malate has aged since the first time I fell in love with it. And, as with those who try to hide the stains of years, the place has been glossed over – bright lights, tall edifices, and higher prices to make up for higher rent. It feels different. The people are more distant. It is less my home. When the relocated Oarhouse opened again late last year, I was wary of what I'd find. Nothing is immune to change after all..... When Bukidnon and Cagayan De Oro Swept Us Off Our Feet By Onnah Valera |
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My brave friend Sarah Tajonera initiated this trip. I was iffy about it pushing through at first. White water rafting is tricky to book if you had less than the required six persons to a raft. There would only be me and Sarah, shipping ourselves off into the unknown – like Liv Tyler and Alicia Silverstone in that Aerosmith music video. Despite our lack in numbers, everything fell into place a day before our flight to Cagayan De Oro City.... Go West: The Treasures and Pleasures of Bolinao By Germaine Trittle Leonin |
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It is always the beach that one runs to when one thinks about getting relaxed and refreshed. After a busy month, I felt so drained I needed to get away before going back to work. Far-off Pangasinan was a perfect place, but I wasn’t prepared for how far off Bolinao was. .... What If By Roda Novenario |
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It’s been a month since the triple catastrophe hit Japan. In that span of time, the world saw admirable resilience, discipline and grace. We saw another face of a country, long known for its modernity and wealth. We saw a different kind of richness, one that cannot be cultivated through commerce alone.
The tragedy in our Asian neighbor also hit a local chord. Apart from Filipino travelers and workers in or close to the affected areas, uncertainty struck home. Can the Philippines, a small country of 7,000 plus islands, take something of similar proportion?
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