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europe

Thoughts of Europe

A year ago, there's a blog post from Rappler about "DIY guide to planning your dream Paris trip – on a budget". The author said it's entirely possible to go on a 7-day Paris trip for only P50,000. Paris is possible! I was like, "Yea right, it is possible but why the hell would I spend 50k for a 7-day trip?" At the back...

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backpacking

Weekend Well Spent at Batad Rice Terraces - Ifugao

Flooded rice paddies, stairs step down the Liwang Rice Terraces Did you know that the indigenous people of Ifugao took more than 2,000 years to build the Ifugao rice terraces? They are the highest, best built and most extensive in the world, according to the Philippines Historical Committee. The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras were declared National Treasures and likewise protected by the National...

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indonesia

9 Infinity Pool Picks in Bali

There are swimming pools, and then there are these swimming pools. The infinity pool is the design that usually takes my breath away. From the right perspective, they seem to stretch on endlessly, extending all the way to the horizon.  Each  is a soothing slice of paradise and leaves me longing. Love that it's already summer in the country. Hate that I dream...

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backpacking

Off the Cuff: San Juan, La Union

Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that, it's called, EVERYBODY. And they meet at the beach... Admit it, our jobs have turned us into work slaves that sleep and weekend have become a luxury. Remember that time when we came to work and we were excited? Eh, me neither! Truly, this job hasn't killed...

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manila

678 Korean BBQ

If I will be asked for the first 3 things that will come to my mind when I hear "Korean Food", I would say "1) Metal chopsticks, 2) Bibimbap and 3) Kimchi (with a peace sign)!" As we neither have these in common with Filipino cuisine, I've always been curious about Korean food. It was Valentine's day in Manila, all restaurants were full,...

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Beach, Please! Cebu

If you are into beaches with blinding white sand and clear aqua water, then Cebu is probably your thing. Located north of Cebu lies two pristine islands, Malapascua and Bantayan. We were there for five days and it was hot and sunny pretty much the entire time while the rest of the coast was flat. We had so many incredible days in Cebu, but one...

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