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A new year often means new possibilities. And this January, people look optimistically at the possibilities to deepen passions or explore completely new ones. Those in need of a passion recharge can head over to the possibility-filled city-state, Singapore. The country’s newest tourism brand, “Passion Made Possible”, fully encapsulates the spirit that seeps into its stunning architecture, to delicious food, its hard-working people, and much more. Singapore Skyline Luckily, travelling to the Lion City just got easier with the special rates and incredible packages one can find at the Cebu Travel Catalogue from January 26 to 28, 2018. At Cebu’s ... Read more

Settled at 1000 meters above sea level, and is sandwiched between Roxas-Matulas and Daguma Mountain Ranges, the municipality of Lake Sebu is unsurprisingly temperate and abundantly vegetated. Springs and rivers from these rolling hills provide continuous water supply to the three important watersheds of the town, namely; Lake Sebu, Lake Lahit, and Lake Seloton. The home of the indigenous T’Boli, Ubo, Tiruray, and Manobo tribes is also known for its majestic water cascades, mighty rivers, and a mega-diverse ecosystem, prompting the government to develop and promote the town as an eco-tourism and cultural destination. The lotuses (or loti) are in full bloom in ... Read more

Much of the world imagine that there are little paradises and spiritual getaways nestled in the mountains and valleys of China and Southeast Asia. In part this can be viewed as a true statement. However, it is also largely the result of works of fiction, and in particular the novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton. This is the book in which the mystical land of Shangri-La was invented – described by Goodreads as a land of mystery and matchless beauty where life is lived in tranquil wonder, beyond the grasp of a doomed world. Since this novel was released in ... Read more

Being in a foreign country for the first time can be both challenging and exciting. The planning, the budgeting, the itinerary—everything needs preparation. But the excitement of doing new things for the first time is something to look forward to. Here are some suggestions for the fun activities you can do during your stay in the beautiful city of Kuala Lumpur. Roam around the city on-board the Hop-on Hop-off bus The main goal when you travel is to see as many of the well-known tourist sites as your travel time can allow. Transportation, however, is definitely one of the main ... Read more

Dried mangoes are everyone’s favorite. That chewy and fruity feel is super addictive. As a matter of fact, I developed the liking the moment I took the first bite. That was long time ago. However, every dried mango experience I have brings me back to the first-time euphoria. With Profoods’ Best-Sellers (dried mangoes, etc.) The Philippine dried mangoes are one of the country’s top food export. Tons are shipped to Japan, the US, China, Canada, and many other countries around the world. Hence, when the organizers included Profood plant tour in the Cebu Food Crawl 2016 itinerary, I suddenly got excited. ... Read more

Jenna, not her real name, was panting really fast when she approached the gate of Dambana ng Kagitingan (or the Shrine of Valor) atop Mount Samat in Pilar, Bataan. After a very deep breath, she finally said; “..at last..”, then sipped the last drop of water from a transparent container. I saw Jenna and here companions halfway to the shrine when I was on my way up on a trike. I met her and her friends just arrived when I was on my way down. I would like to warn her that it isn’t their last struggle, but then I realized ... Read more

Getting on a bus that would bring you to all of the popular destinations in Kuala Lumpur using a single ticket is a genius idea. Aside from the comfort of getting a public transport, no tourist would get lost. The Kuala Lumpur Hop-on Hop-off bus will get you to your desired destination within the city boundaries. Hop-off to explore—and when done—wait for another bus to hop-on. With the 30-45 minutes bus arrival frequency, you won’t get tired of waiting and you have an ample time to take your best selfie. The proponent of this wise transport project strategically positioned their 22 ... Read more

Last year, I organized a backpacking tour with my office mates to visit Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. While Aaron and myself were busy with some other stuff, Roderick silently took our photos from behind. All these fifteen photos are courtesy of Roderick Ordoñez. 1. Arrival in Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) It was Aaron’s first time to be overseas and he was amazed how advanced the airport is, compared to the Philippines. Related Story: Day 1 of the 7-day Indochina Tour: A Walkathon in Bangkok 2. Arrival in Our Hostel, Lub d Siam Square A lot of freebies: book exchange, free pop ... Read more

Are you planning on taking a trip to the mysterious land called Egypt? If you are, you may already have a few things in mind for your trip. Whilst the country is mainly desert, there are still loads of fun things to see and do. Ancient Egypt has a wealth of history and culture. If you are hoping to learn a bit about history, this country is the right place for you. Here to ensure that you make the most of your trip is your bucket list. Here are ten things you have to do while you’re in the country. ... Read more