Category: Travel
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Hotel Review: Kingsford Hotel in Pasay
My father turned 60 and asked for a relaxing staycation in Metro Manila. We wanted something easy and close to home, so Kingsford Hotel in Pasay felt like a good choice. We were a group of five adults and one child, so booking rooms took extra planning. We booked through Booking.com and arranged three rooms…
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Silversmithing in the Philippines at Studio 925, Makati
A few years ago, I started a small handmade jewelry business called Embracelet. I worked with acrylic and glass beads at first, then slowly shifted to gemstones like jade, angelite, and sunstone. It was a good run and honestly, I’d say it was successful. But at some point, I paused to focus on other things.…
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Kinaiyahan Forest Park: A Bohol Eco-Tourism Stop Worth Adding to Your Family Itinerary
Not every stop in Bohol needs to be packed with tourists to be worth your time. Kinaiyahan Forest Park in Bilar is proof of that. It’s not on everyone’s radar and honestly, that’s part of what makes it a good visit, especially if you’re traveling to Bohol with kids and want something slower and more…
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The Chocolate Hills in Bohol Are Even Better in Person
Some places live up to the hype. The Chocolate Hills in Bohol is one of them. We arrived at the Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen around 11 in the morning, and even before we reached the top, I already knew this was going to be one of those stops that stays with you. It’s one…
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Things to do in Liwliwa Zambales
If there’s one beach in Northern Luzon that I always keep coming back to, it’s Liwliwa Zambales. It doesn’t have powdery white sand. It doesn’t have luxury accommodations either. But there’s something about the beach community here that feels warm and welcoming, like you’re part of something. If you’re planning a trip, here are a few…