A Weekend in Cebu and CDO
It was a challenging weekend – three consecutive mornings spent in three different airports, in three different cities. This is the upside and the downside of business trips. They come for free but...
View ArticleFirst-time at the Sky Garden
Not everyone knows where it is. It’s not a public place but some events do happen here. For those holding office at the Enterprise building along Makati’s Ayala Avenue, the Sky Garden must be something...
View ArticleFirst-time in Mabuhay Palace
“We’re on the road We move from place to place” It was labor day. One must have minded working on a holiday. I would have. But since it was field work and I would be working with a Filipino music...
View ArticleA Peek into Manila Hotel’s Suite Life
One hundred years seem to be a pretty long time. When you enter the grand lobby of the Manila Hotel, it gives you a feeling of nostalgia as you remember your childhood memories here or imagine...
View ArticleFirst-time in Myeondong
Missha. Etude House. The Face Shop. Nature Republic. Holika Holika. It’s Skin. A’Pieu. Skin Food. And the list goes on. If you are one of those who like to have smooth, porcelain-like skin like the...
View ArticleFirst-time in Costa Pacifica
It was a misty morning when we arrived at Costa Pacifica in Baler, Aurora with a slight drizzle that threatened us to a day full of rain. The hot, citrus-flavored tea as our welcome drink was perfect...
View ArticleThailand as a MICE destination
Bound for Bangkok, I was engrossed playing a game onboard Thai Airways, one of our trip’s sponsor, when the passenger seated beside me asked if he should also fill out the form, the immigration card,...
View ArticleThai Airways’ MICE offers
With three hours on air, I wanted to grab some sleep. But the screen in front of me was too tempting to let it pass. I searched for movies but I couldn’t seem to decide which one to watch. I browsed...
View ArticleMy art elephant
A white thing was standing at the edge of my bed as I walked inside my hotel bedroom. The thing had many colorful designs on it. I looked closely and smiled at what I saw. Meet my art elephant, Forever...
View ArticleFirst-time in The Siam Hotel
It was a fast ride. As we touched down on a Sunday afternoon, the Bangkok streets were free of the usual traffic scene. More so, the police escort that we had, as part of our MICE lane experience for...
View ArticleFirst-time in Asiatique the Riverfront
The Asiatique in Bangkok’s Riverfront is one of the newest places to be in the Land of Smiles. It’s a dining, shopping, and entertainment venue in one. It opens at 5:00pm until midnight, providing a...
View ArticleFirst-time in Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa
Our home for our brief visit in Chiang Mai, Thailand is the lush and serene Siripanna Villa Resort and Spa. It exudes “the essence of charming Lanna aesthetics”, preserving the rich heritage of the...
View ArticleFirst-time in the Royal Project
I was standing there seemingly on top of the world as the cloud covered portions of the place where we were standing. Down below was just all white. The other side of that hill was different though....
View ArticleFirst-time in 137 Pillars House
Fresh Mango Carpaccio with fresh Tuna, beetroot compote and simmered Shiitake mushroom served with avocado and lime mousse, mustard seed and tamarind dressing. Chargrilled fish fillet with garlic...
View ArticleFirst-time to design an umbrella
I always love to paint. Imagine my delight when we were given the opportunity to design our own very own hand-made umbrellas. It was a windy afternoon when we visited the Thailand Creative and Design...
View ArticleScience & Tech Fair at CMICE
On a dark afternoon, while the mist covered the mountain view of Chiang Mai and its vicinity, the large expanse of the Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (CMICE) appeared before...
View ArticleFirst-time at the Chiang Mai Night Safari
Porcupines. Wild boars. Hyenas. Tigers. Lions. One by one these animal species appeared in the glass-enclosed arena as part of an informative and entertaining show on the Night Predators. This is the...
View ArticleFirst-time at the Lanna Folklife Museum
I have seen its façade four years ago for I have been to the building just across the street. This year, I finally had the chance to enter the Lanna Folklife Museum in Chiang Mai where it documents the...
View ArticleWats in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is home to one of the old Thai cultures, as seen in the many heritage sites in the city. In fact, the old square alone has several ancient temples that reflect the Lanna culture. My last...
View ArticleDo you check a hotel review before booking?
A few weeks back, a friend shared with me some information on a survey about travelers and how they access hotel reviews before deciding for an accommodation to book. It revealed that when it comes to...
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