tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:03:47 +0000TravelEventsilocos norteWorld TravelFamilyPersonalSpaincaramoanpalawanCompetitionMt. Everestcamarines surpuerto princesaquezonAmsterdamArtsBaguioBatangasfather's dayphilippine tourismsemana santaAlbayBataanBlog AwardsBook LaunchingBookfairBooksFairFiestaIloiloManila BayMayonMedicalOndoyOpinionPhilippine BooksPictorialPolitical RallyRomblonSEObacoorbeauty of miag-aoboracaycebucoryepix 2007mother's daypampangaparmapeninsula de punta fuegophoto competitionpictorial Makati celebritiessanctuariumschengen visatalayan firethank you corytragedytravel statstyphoon Ondoybringing more stories than souvenirshttp://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)Blogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-2149890551477569905Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:10:00 +00002011-08-22T05:21:38.253-07:00 NUVALI is a master planned eco-community development that combines green building technology with sustainable architecture and construction. It espouses “Evoliving”, which is the seamless weaving of life, nature and technology for a healthier and less stressful kind of life where people and nature thrive in harmony. Last week regardless of the current weather forecast, my family managed tohttp://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2011/08/nuvali-evoliving-in-south.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-1365688730389956069Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:49:00 +00002011-08-21T23:53:20.703-07:00 DAY1: I was standing in massive green cliffs rising from 50-70 meters above sea-level and as I stood still, it’s like I was at the top of the famous cliff of Moher in Ireland. Taming the cold easterly winds and enjoying the panoramic view of the 35 km² Batanes Island. Wow! Yes, I thought I was only dreamin’ but no, it’s not. This is real. I am here, with my newly found friends, enjoying the http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2011/08/batanes-start-of-nature-exploration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-8210559874818765604Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:03:00 +00002011-04-19T07:47:38.512-07:00AN EARLY WAKE UP CALL&nbsp; arose me from a good night sleep last&nbsp; April 1, 2011. I've thought that I might have been a victim of the April fools' thingy but at the back of my mind, even If I am partly conscious, I am sure that this call is of utmost importance to me at that very moment. But I was unperturbed, still.&nbsp; <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2011/04/batanes-departure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-727943129225800187Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:36:00 +00002011-08-22T00:10:11.465-07:00BaguioTravel ARE YOU A TRAVELLER? If you are a frequent Baguio traveler who enjoys the cool breeze of the Summer Capital, this holiday season is for you. Enjoy your precious time to relax and commune with nature as you celebrate the season with families and friends even lovers and honeymooners out there. The famous Manor Hotel in Camp John Hay bounches back with its special 50% discount on its suites up to http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/11/manor-cut-at-50-percent-discount.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-7599912551203469608Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:39:00 +00002011-04-12T08:32:37.087-07:00RomblonTravel Quite intriguing? Well, if you are an adventurer like me and a bit curious of what this place looks like, you would be tempted to search or go to Carabao Island yourself. It is believed to be the next tourist destination in the Philippines to look out for by travellers and adventurers as well. Located in San Jose of Romblon province and only 20 minutes away by boat from Boracay Island. This hashttp://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/11/making-of-carabao-island-airport.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-5204606276627281046Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:47:00 +00002010-05-07T18:47:58.261-07:00sanctuariumTravelAs a country who is bounded by traditions, are we still for a traditional burial or now thinking for an alternative and practical ways specially in times of recessions. We are accustomed to burying our deceased love ones the traditional way because of the belief that the soul of our departed will continue to be with us even after death. We still prefer for a physical presence of the person in http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/11/sanctuarium-of-philippines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-5391445972542456179Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:22:00 +00002009-11-01T18:03:52.512-08:00If the western world may call it a halloween celebration, Filipinos celebrate this occassios in honoring the dead. Every Novermber 1 and 2 of the year, Filipino families went to the cemetery and visit the tombs of their departed love ones. Often the occasion is treated as a reunion or banquet, with families bringing food and drink and camping out all day or even overnight. It is an official, http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/10/undas-2009-filipino-tradition-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-2779985117866792956Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:13:00 +00002009-10-20T03:49:32.867-07:00OndoyOpiniontragedyWhile the world turns its eyes on a boob tube watching our fellowmen drowned and helpless at the helm of typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana), who haven't thought that the online and mobile community would initiate a massive campaign to deliver its message across the global community inspite of failed telecommunication, electricity and disaster preparedness.Shout for HELP! rung across the web via the power ofhttp://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/10/should-philippines-start-thinking-web.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-8422260942126404040Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:44:00 +00002009-10-18T02:33:06.820-07:00parmatyphoon OndoyAt the height of Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana), we have witnessed the anguished and anxiety of our fellowmen. Watched their helpless situation as they continue to fight for their lives.I am one of those who are fortunate to be spared by this act of nature and very thankful that my family was safe and sound. When this tragedy happens, I was in Bicol region to pay my last respect at the funeral wake of http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/09/typhoon-ondoy-wrath-of-nature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-5550811675170768971Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:52:00 +00002009-08-11T17:46:54.066-07:00corythank you coryLosing someone you love is a heartache that could last a lifetime said Kris Aquino. As I joined more than 300 people who filled the Manila Cathedral for the necrological mass in honor to our beloved former president Corazon C. Aquino, thoughts of her dating back as far as 16 years ago had changed my life.Good and happy memories, dedications and countless honor have been mentioned in both print http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/08/thank-you-tita-cory-for-inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-4684785316765958387Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:57:00 +00002009-08-11T18:01:58.998-07:00Philippine BooksTravelWhile figuring out how can I put new entry on this blog, I found out that it was a year ago when I had visited Spain and had promised that I wanna continue to post about my travel experienced here. Accidentally, I found out this hanging story and lucky enough to grab this time for it to get published.This time around, I wanna share to you one reason why we were in Spain-... we went there for http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2008/07/filipiniana-scholar-at-universitat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-3499458486083562772Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:11:00 +00002009-06-27T07:53:13.674-07:00TravelThe spread of the swine flu virus has not deterred foreign tourists from visiting the Philippines according to the Tourism Department, although an international airline group claims that the pandemic has already cut global travel by 1 percent. Philippine tourism attache in the United States and Canada had reported that there's no cancellations of travel to the Philippines, although some had http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/06/whos-afraid-to-n1h1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-4365128358848844805Sun, 10 May 2009 22:05:00 +00002009-06-17T03:32:51.505-07:00camarines surcaramoanTravelLast holy week, I have visited Caramoan peninsula and experienced and witnessed its unique beauty. The site has been famous when foreign TV series Survivor starts to shoot its international series and from then on, succeeding Survivor versions was being filmed.At present, Ms. Myra Roces, Adventure Coordinator had announced that after Koh-Lanta (French Survivor series) and recently Survivor Israelhttp://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/05/after-survivor-french-now-its-bulgarias.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-6698837383232397933Fri, 08 May 2009 15:46:00 +00002011-04-27T04:27:09.218-07:00palawanTravel A glimpse of Coron from the hill going to Kayangan Lake Summer is back. It won’t be complete if we won’t feel the intensity of the summer heat, the sweat on our skin, the group outings and most of all, the picturesque view of the beach or cool splash in the resorts. But this year, before you plunge, check out first the weather bulletin. This April, we might experience &nbsp;a rainy summer with http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/05/spending-summer-at-palawans-new-tourism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-5127444129244200835Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:05:00 +00002011-04-19T08:05:27.265-07:00palawanpuerto princesaTravel After a sizzling lone adventure in Caramoan a few days ago, Pinoy Explorer is on the go again. This time around, with my office mates for our company outing. The Destination.... Coron. Let me start by sharing my travel last year which I have missed to post because of some work I have to finish. Let me recall the days I have spent in this wonderful place of Mayor Hagedorn. When I was in http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/04/palawans-last-frontier.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-2041247696383373796Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:06:00 +00002010-04-08T18:43:52.584-07:00caramoanTravel I have discovered the untouched beauty of Caramoan during my second day of stay. Complete with my backpack and other arsenals, I roam around and explore its wonders. Truly, it has something to be proud of. It's about time to tell the whole world that Caramoan Peninsula has an extra ordinary group of islands that can be compared to Phi Phi Island of Thailand and Coron of Palawan. Caption: View http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/04/caramoan-backpackers-adventure-part-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-4966593420595503519Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +00002010-04-08T18:45:44.027-07:00caramoanTravel Guijalo port is your gateway to Caramoan. Upon your touchdown, line of tricycles are waiting to bring you to Centro- the commercial area of Caramoan. If you have no booking in the resorts, the centro is your best choice. Just walk along the main highway, you can see several inns, hostels and transient houses. Holy Week is a peak season in Caramoan. So expect for a competitive rental for a nighthttp://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/04/caramoan-backpackers-adventure-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-2243462342171118064Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:14:00 +00002010-04-08T18:47:03.109-07:00caramoanTravel A year ago, I was intrigue by the news that the sleeping and remote town of Caramoan made an international news when it becomes the venue of Koh-Lanta, the french version of Survivor- a reality show that is being watched by millions worldwide. Watch the first episode This year, upon learning that we have another long vacation, I grab the opportunity, invited friends, plan my itinerary, http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/04/caramoan-backpackers-adventure-part1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-7949805641073412186Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:46:00 +00002009-04-25T21:49:36.115-07:00SpainTravelWorld Travel Puerta de AlcaláPinoyExplorer is now in Spain's Capital---Madrid. We have stayed in a small province of Guadalajara, a 45-minutes travel from the city of Madrid. It feels like you are living in northern part of Bulacan and traveling via the NLEX. While in Madrid, I feel like home. For me, it's like the suburban Ayala in Makati City area but has wider highways, medieval architectural buildings http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2008/07/get-to-know-philippines-in-madrid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-6459442572109479679Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:54:00 +00002009-04-25T21:51:14.049-07:00SpainTravelWorld TravelIf you are a usual commuter in Manila via MRT, this is a very familiar scene. But unlike the usual passing through the metropolis, watching all the billboards in every stations, here in Madrid all rail stations are organized via its subway transit. They can be considered as underground worms roaming around the healthy land of Madrid. This is the first thing that calls my attention while wanderinghttp://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2008/07/islas-filipinas-in-metro-de-barcelona.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-5327605844189882560Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:55:00 +00002009-04-25T21:51:46.456-07:00SpainTravelWorld TravelSchiphol is a European mainport located in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. It connects most of european travel. According to wikipedia, in 2007, Schiphol handled 47,793,602 passengers, ranking fifth in Europe behind London, Paris, Frankfurt and Madrid.If you are first timer like me, for sure will like this sleek, modern (and the world's oldest airport), serving 50million passengers a year! It is http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2008/07/pinoy-guide-to-schiphol-amsterdam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-9130355450545051682Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:41:00 +00002009-04-25T21:54:01.570-07:00AmsterdamTravelWorld TravelIt was so amazing to know that while you are on air for almost 11 hours, the sun never sets and its getting more intense as I expected. Europe particularly Madrid and Barcelona where I am intended to visit is 6 hours late and that's the reason why KLM jet is flying the other side of the clock.The plane leaves Manila at 10:45 am and when we passed by China around 9 pm (manila time), the sun is http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2008/07/on-air-to-amsterdam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-7024274459170047315Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:37:00 +00002009-04-25T21:53:14.534-07:00AmsterdamTravelWorld TravelI'm the early flying bird being at the boarding Gate 11 at 7:57 for a scheduled 10:45 flight at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). This is where KLM 804 flight going to Amsterdam is boarding. Do you think that's cool? Well, I'm may be excited that I have never run through the lines. To tell you the secret, I took advantage of KLM online check-in and manage to line up first in the http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2008/07/flight-to-amsterdam-via-klm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-8220068647957734921Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:15:00 +00002009-04-24T08:34:31.997-07:00schengen visaWorld TravelIf you heard about the word Schengen, it could mean that a person is securing a visa or is traveling to Europe. It may sounds like Chinese to you, but it is actually a village in Luxembourg who became famous because it is the place the Schengen Agreement was signed on June 15, 1985 by the five countries —Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.. Today, it is the unifying factor thathttp://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2008/07/pinoys-guide-in-acquiring-schengen-visa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511088522127391551.post-6465541856993221678Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:18:00 +00002009-04-24T08:35:08.223-07:00SpainWorld TravelFor my next travel blog series, I am quite hesitant to write about my travel abroad because it is not in line with my advocacy in promoting all about the wonders of Philippine travel. But, upon the advice of my friends, I got a second thought since according to them, I'm still tackling a topic of a Pinoy who explore the other side of the world and experiencing how it is to be and live in a http://pinoyexplorer.blogspot.com/2008/07/pinoyexplorer-goes-to-spain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paparazzi)0