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BAYVIEW HOTEL SINGAPORE
2008-01-29 00:10:00 We arrived late at night in Singapore . We had no problem finding a taxi there. Soon we left from the airport to "Bayview Hotel Singapore", where we booked our 3 days and 2 nights stay. Bayview Hotel Singapore (formerly City Bayview Hotel), is a 3-star contemporary fifteen storey located in the heart of the town, just 10 to 15 minutes walk to Orchard Road and the Singapore International
SINGAPORE
2008-01-28 00:08:00 Hubby and I grabbed two tickets for ourselves when Cebu Pacific Airline offered a P1.00 seat sale last February 2007 to Singapore and the departure was on June 2007. The roundtrip ticket cost us only around Php 4,481.00 per person (including the Php 1,620.00 travel tax). Lucky us! I must admit, I'm quite impressed with The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board; the people behind this group are
TOP TEN WORLD'S DANGEROUS DESTINATIONS
2008-01-26 00:07:00 1.) Somalia iJet: 5 Control Risks: Extreme security and travel risk Somalia is a lawless land, according to iJet and Control Risks. Various warlords in this East African country traffic weapons and narcotics, while James Smither of Control Risks says, "drugged-up" children and teenagers patrol the streets with guns. Among the risks visitors take are military clashes, kidnappings-for-ransom, More About: Destinations , Dangerous
AIRPORT SECURITY Q&A
2008-01-25 00:12:00 Q. Are liquids and gels permitted in my checked baggage? A. Yes. The new rules only apply to carry-on baggage. Q. May I bring liquids and gels in my carry-on? A. Yes, but only in limited amounts. Liquids and gels must be in individual containers of three ounces or less and placed inside one clear, quart-size, plastic, zip-top bag. The TSA emphasizes that containers should fit comfortably into More About: Security , Airport
T-House Complimentary Breakfast Meal
2008-01-23 05:47:00 The next day we had our fabulous breakfast. The restaurant was unoccupied, which was nice because we got to settle in before the rush. The waiter handed the menus to us, and we were then offered with buffet assortment of breads laid on the baskets with choices of herbed and garlic butter. And there was also a good platter of sliced fresh fruits such as papaya, mango and pineapple. We both More About: House , Breakfast , Meal
T-HOUSE: FOUR-COURSE DINNER
2008-01-21 05:55:00 From the moment we walked-in, we felt like we were in a classic jazz bar. There were an in-house pianist and a flutist playing with undeniable light jazz feel serenading the guests. The ambiance was very intimate and romantic without being too stuffy. But sometimes we couldn't avoid good eavesdropping on private conversations at this cute tiny restaurant. We were given a complimentary bread More About: House , Dinner
T HOUSE TAGAYTAY
2008-01-19 00:25:00 I chose T-HOUSE for my husband's post-birthday celebration after seeing rave reviews on other forums. As soon as we arrived, we were warmly welcomed with a refreshing drink. After checking in, one of the staff led us to our Luxe Garden Suite (Earth), Php 6,325.00 per night. Our room had air-conditioned with hot and cold shower, 24" flat screen cable TV and WIFI access. Ameneties such as shampoo More About: House , Tagaytay
JOSEPHINE RESTAURANT
2008-01-18 00:07:00 Hubby and I arrived quite late in Tagaytay City, it was around 2:00 pm. Since we were very hungry already, we proceeded directly to Josephine Restaurant . We have been here several times and we always have a great lunch. I really like this place, which definitely lives up to its name by offering the tradition of serving the finest Philippine cuisine and fresh seafood the way Lolas (Grandma) used
TAGAYTAY CITY
2008-01-16 00:08:00 The next day, hubby and I went to Tagaytay City for a weekend getaway. I had made our reservations through e-mail a week prior to our trip at T-HOUSE. Originally, our first choice was Boutique Bed and Breakfast but it was already fully booked at that time. Tagaytay is an hour and 45 minutes by car from Metro Manila via South Luzon Tollway or through the Coastal Road. There are buses ply to More About: Tagaytay City
SM SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER
2008-01-09 10:03:00 After we had our lunch at Gumbo Restaurant, the five of us proceeded to the 3,241-square meter SM Science Discovery Center which opened in October 19, 2007, the first of its kind in the Philippines, designed by US-based Leisure Entertainment Consultancy (LEC). We were thrilled about this place since it's our first time to visit here. Hubby lined up and purchased our entrance tickets (P330.00/
GUMBO RESTAURANT
2008-01-07 06:39:00 More than a month ago, we celebrated hubby's birthday at Gumbo Restaurant in SM Mall of Asia. We came in on a Sunday lunch and waited for 5 minutes before we had our seat. When we entered the room, the first thing that caught my attention was some staff wearing different colorful facemasks and hats in Mardi Gras style. We were led and seated in the middle of the indoor dining room. (If you have
TAOIST TEMPLE CEBU
2008-01-04 05:38:00 We also visited Taoist Temple , located in the wealthy residential suburb of Beverly Hills about 6 km. north of downtown Cebu . We took a local taxi to get there and we asked the driver to wait for us for a few minutes because we knew we could hardly find a cab to get back to the hotel. There were only few people when we got there, maybe because many of the Taoist devotees have their rituals
WHICH BABY ARE YOU?
2008-01-01 00:32:00 Since this is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, let me share with you and find out your sign with these precious, cuddlesome and irresistibly cute babies that individually symbolize each month. JANUARY: Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-to-Earth. Stubborn. FEBRUARY: Abstract More About: Baby
We Are Back!
2007-12-30 00:00:00 We've just returned back from "on-our-own" nine-day trip to Xiamen and Guangzhou, China. The only downfall of our trip was returning home, when we had to go through the excruciatingly long lines at the NAIA Immigration counter. It was already late at night and the entire area was like ovens jam-packed with people. aaargh... While going out from the airport, an officer was looking at us and I More About: Back
On Holiday Vacation
2007-12-21 10:07:00 I'll be away from my PC for more than a week. Hubby and I will be spending our holiday vacation out of the country. To my family, friends and visitors I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! More About: Holiday , Vacation
FORT SAN PEDRO
More articles from this author:2007-12-20 06:27:00 Fort San Pedro stands at the very heart of Cebu City and there is nothing really much to do and to see here. However, if you're interested a little more facts about Cebu history, it can be a good place to begin your visit. (Plaza Independencia in front of Fort San Pedro) (Fort San Pedro) As described in an official report of 1739, Fort San Pedro is triangular in shape and made of stone and More About: Fort 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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