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THE PERFECT PINT, "A Paradise for Foodies and Beer Enthusiasts"

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Restaurants in Alabang

Let's admit it, we, Filipinos love to celebrate. We also love to hangout and chill which are our way to unwind after a tiring day at work. If you're looking for an awesome restaurant to eat, chill, drink and unwind with your family and friends after a long day at work or when celebrating any event or special occasion, I recommend that you check out The Perfect Pint: Craft Beer + Fine Food.

TAAL VISTA HOTEL TAGAYTAY, "A Family-Friendly Hotel with Pool in Tagaytay City"

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TAGAYTAY HOTELS: Taal Vista Hotel

When someone asks me for suggestions on where to go for a quick weekend getaway near Metro Manila, I would always suggest Tagaytay City. Why? Because Tagaytay is just 1.5 hours away from Manila, it offers cool temperate climate, it has wide variety of dining options and a lot of nice hotels and resorts with pool, as well as budget accommodations to stay in. More to that, Tagaytay City also boasts of an array of attractions and things to do that your family and friends will surely enjoy.

The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences, "Where Art and Passion Live" in Makati City

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The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences Hotel Review

Staying in a boutique hotel always excites me. The warm, welcoming feeling and personalized service offered by boutique hotels are just some of the qualities I always look forward to. That is why, I am so happy and got very very excited when my friend invited me to a "Makati Weekend Staycation" in one of Makati City's best boutique hotels - The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences.

WHERE TO EAT: Socrates' Secret Mediterranean Restaurant in Greenfield City, Sta Rosa Laguna

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Socrates Secret Restaurants in Greenfield District Nuvali Laguna

Being from Cavite, the usual or default "go-to" places for us whenever we want to chill or just to hangout would be Alabang, Las Piñas or Parañaque and sometimes as far as Laguna. I could still remember back in my college days, we often visit Alabang to eat, shop, chill or just to hangout with friends. Now that the south is fast becoming "the place to be" even for people from central and northern Metro Manila, I am so happy to know that a visit to Greenfield City near Nuvali in Sta. Rosa Laguna is included in our itinerary during our Tagaytay Weekend Getaway some few weeks ago.

TRAVEL TIPS: 5 Ways You Can Travel More

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Ways You Can Travel More Often

Many people would always think that traveling is expensive and quite hard to achieve. But I personally do not agree with this. It just takes proper research and budgeting to travel more often even on a tight budget. Yeah, I know the feeling when you heard the word travel, and your mind is telling you, “way too expensive”, “many things to prepare and to do”, or “come what may.” But it is not. It’s just that it has an automatic negative mental response from your end that is telling you that traveling is expensive. What you do not know is that when you carefully plan your dream travel, you can simply lessen the expenses and the tie you can save when you want to go on an adventure and lets you to travel even more to more destinations.

Celebrate Father's Day at Discovery Suites Ortigas Manila

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Where to Celebrate Fathers Day in Metro Manila

Father's Day is just around the corner. And if you're still haven't decided where to celebrate it, go to 22 Prime Steakhouse, the award-winning steak restaurant of Discovery Suites Ortigas Manila. The restaurant - which is located at the hotel's 22nd floor overlooking Ortigas City - offers a special Father's Day set menu for PHP 1,175+ or PHP 1,920+. Featuring a choice of Snake River Farm Wagyu Steak or Seafood Skillet Stew, this special menu is available at 22 Prime Steakhouse from June 13 to 19, 2016.

How to Really Experience Thailand

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Best ways on how to really Experience Thailand
The ruins of Wat Chaiwatthanaram at Ayutthaya

Travelling to Thailand might give you an impression of "just another ordinary holiday", but this post will give you some suggestions to make your Thailand holiday a memorable and remarkable one. This will provide a list of must-do activities, how to really experience Thailand and make the most out of you vacation.

WHERE TO EAT: Taza Fresh Table Restaurant at Taal Vista Hotel Tagaytay

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Best Restaurants in Tagaytay Cavite

"TAZA" was derived from the Arabic word Taaza which means "fresh". That is exactly what Taza Fresh Table Restaurant in Taal Vista Hotel promises to serve their guests. Taza a farm-to-table inspired restaurant that showcases the local produce, meats, veggies and seafood from around the country and from Taal Vista Hotel's own garden.

BEACH RESORTS IN DONSOL, SORSOGON: Amor Farm Beach Resort

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Beach Resorts on Donsol Sorsogon Hotels

Donsol Sorsogon is best known for it whale sharks and a popular destination among foreign and locals tourists during the whale shark sighting season. The sleepy town of Donsol become famous after the discovery of whales sharks off the coast of Donsol back in 1998, making it one of the top tourist destinations in Bicol Region. It is probably one of the few places in the world where whale sharks or butanding sightings can be assured depending on the season.

DAVAO CITY'S KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL 2016: Winners, Official Schedule of Activities, How To Get There, Things To Do, Where To Eat and Where To Stay

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Kadayawan Festival 2016 Davao City

Madayaw Davao! It's Kadayawan Festival 2016 from August 15 - 21 in Davao City!

"Kadayawan Festival" is Davao City's highly-anticipated and most-attended festival in celebration of life, culture and a thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest. Held every third week of August, Kadayawan Festival 2016 is one of the grandest celebrations in the whole of Davao region and perhaps the whole of Mindanao.

Top Things to Do in Barcelona Spain

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Top Best things to do in Barcelona Spain
Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Barcelona is one of the best places where you can wander. It is where getting lost in its big city is fun. From its breath-taking panoramic views, to its city’s great gastronomic options – all worth visiting. Here, you can find a lot of places to discover, and make sure to have a full body recharge because walking is fun at Barcelona! I know, you want to make your Barcelona city breaks a memorable one, so let me do the honor to make a list of what are the things you shouldn’t miss when you are in Barcelona, Spain. You might miss some, but you are always welcome to come back.

MUST-TRY IN BATANGAS: La Virginia Archery in Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas

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What to do in Batangas Philippines

La Virginia Leisure Park and Amusement Resort is a family-friendly resort in Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas. Set on a sprawling 8 hectare property with an overlooking view of Taal Volcano and lake, it is one of the largest privately-owned resorts in Batangas. Aside from being a resort with 11 swimming pools situated in 7 different locations, La Virginia Leisure Park and Amusement Resort also offers a wide array of fun and adventurous activities that will surely bring lots of fun to both young and the young at heart.

Italian National Day Promo with Alitalia and Etihad Airways

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Italian National Day Promo with Alitalia and Etihad Airways

Planning a trip to Italy? Check out these awesome promos!

Celebrate Italian National Day with special fares to Italy with #EtihadAirways and airline-partner #Alitalia. Take advantage of amazing deals to popular Italian destinations.

WATCH: Lights and Sounds Show gives New Life to the Rizal Monument at Luneta Park, Manila

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Top Things to do in Rizal Park Luneta Manila Philippines
Top Things to do in Rizal Park Luneta Manila Philippines

On June 12, 2016, our country will be celebrating the Philippines' 118th Independence Day. Part of the celebration will be the launch of the Rizal Park Lights and Sounds Show which is a project of the Department of Tourism. The highlight is the Rizal Monument, where our National hero Dr. Jose Rizal lies as it will be seen in a different light starting June 12th with a lights and shoun show recounting some of the important chapters of our national hero's life.

TRAVEL MUST-HAVES: Action Camera Accessories (Compatible with GoPro, Supremo1 and ThiEYE)

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Where to buy Affordable GoPro Accessories in Manila Philippines

Nowadays, an action camera has become a "must-have" in any travels and adventures. A camera that is so versatile that we can use underwater or in extreme conditions and sports has also become an essential part of every adventure junkie's and intrepid traveler's lives. Whether for surfing, biking, scuba diving, riding a zip line, snorkeling, strolling through a quaint town or just about anything, all those travel memories should be captured and shared instantly in our social media accounts.

Celebrity travelers dish expert tips for Cebu Pacific Juan for Fun backpackers

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Celebrity travelers dish expert tips for Cebu Pacific Juan for Fun backpackers

Awesome adventures await in the fifth installment of the Juan for Fun Backpacking Challenge, as Cebu Pacific takes another set of university teams on an epic, all-expenses-paid adventure of some of their most exhilarating destinations.

July 6, 2016 is a Holiday in the Philippines in Observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) 2016

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When is the End of Ramadan Holiday 2016 in the Philippines Dates

UPDATE: President Rodrigo Duterte has issued Proclamation No. 6 declaring July 6, Wednesday, a non-working holiday in observance of the end of Ramadan fasting or Eid'l Fitr.


The holy month of fasting and prayer, Ramadan (Ramadhan / Eid'l Fitr) started in the Philippines last June 6, 2016. Considered as the ninth month of the Islamic calendar or Hijra, it is one of the most special and highly-anticipated events among Muslims worldwide. The month of fasting and prayer culminates with the festival of Eid ul-Fitr, which takes place either 29 or 30 days after the beginning of the holy month of Ramadhan. It is expected that the End of Ramadan 2016 in the Philippines will be on or around July 6, 2016 (depending on the sight of the moon). On this day, Muslims will celebrate with Eid'l Fitr - one of the two major holidays of Islam.

Book the Discovery Suites’ Summer Bliss Promo for a chance to win a trip to Discovery Shores Boracay

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Book the Discovery Suites Summer Bliss Promo for a chance to win a trip to Discovery Shores Boracay

Summer isn’t over! Book the Summer Bliss package at Discovery Suites from April 16 to June 30, 2016 and get raffle coupons for the chance to win a three-day, two-night stay at the award-winning Discovery Shores in Boracay. If chosen, that’s two vacations for the price of one! How cool is that?

The High and Low Ends of Rehab Tourism in Thailand

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The High and Low Ends of Rehab Tourism in Thailand

Thailand is best known for its beautiful scenery, rich culture, exquisite cuisine and vibrant history, but over the last decade or so, the country has garnered a different kind of reputation as well. Aside from those that flock to the country for medical reasons, whether they are looking for dental surgery or cosmetic procedures, Thailand also hosts thousands of people wanting to recover from addictions.