“I’ll chase away the storm if I have to,” I promised my then girlfriend just as midnight was creeping up in Batangas province, bringing with her frisky winds, quiet drops of rain and a rumor of a typhoon closing in on the beach-lined town of San Juan.
Through the years, more and more urban dwellers have chosen to live and stay in Tagaytay. Its proximity to the city and idyllic setting makes it the perfect home. Envisioned to be a relaxing haven, Serin Tagaytay is Avida’s first project in a leisure destination.
Unlike other remote bush camps in Zambia, safaris at Toka Leya revolve around the river: canoeing excursions; wildlife viewing by motorboat; catch-and-release fishing; as well as bush walks and game drives on open-sided Land Rovers.
Everybody can feel so at home in Baguio that the thought of actually living there crosses the mind. But it has rarely happened, even if a few friends have done
Spiral, a concept restaurant with 452 indoor and outdoor seating capacity, aims to “bring the authenticity and warmth of the traditional French markets and Asian hawker stalls into a five-star hotel setting.” The dishes are prepared by 60-80 chefs. The result is an astonishing mix of world cuisines a diner would run out of breath just to navigate.
These practical pointers offer bargains and let travelers maximize their time on the road.
Today, Leica represents the cream of the crop of camera brands. As one friend put it, “It is the Rolls-Royce of cameras.”
The Cebuanos have a word that they associate with caring called “amuma.” It involves a lot of pampering, tending and even spoiling that is often likened to the way a mother nurtures her child. So, its seems only appropriate that Cebu-based Bluewater Resorts prides itself in delivering that special kind of hospitality to guests, which is called “Amuma with Excellence.”
They don’t just put on a great show night after night; they’ve partied in Manila, gone to Palawan and Boracay, and met up with family and friends
“Rite of Passage,” written by Glenn Sevilla Mas, is more than just a typical teenager’s coming-of-age story. It is a quest for survival and sanity when no help is within sight. It is an agonizing education into life’s harsh realities, and a deliberation on whether or not a next step is even possible.
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