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Calaguas is definitely on top of my best beach list. With sand as fine as Boracay's and a clear water, I will not be surprised if tourists flock this hidden gem in Bicol. Paracale - jump-off point to Calaguas. It takes 2 hours via boat to reach Mahabang Buhangin. Makes sense why they call this paradise Mahabang Buhangin We brought tents to save money on accommodation as there is no

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I remember the last day of 2010 crying in bed because I was alone at home while my family is spending New Year's Eve out of town. I may have been lonely on the first few days of 2011 but over all it has been a good year and there's so much to be thankful for. January. Mom's family from the States spent the whole month of January here in the Philippines. I got to spend quality time with my

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I hope everyone had a blast during Christmas! (1. snowman ornament 2. water color painting by myself 3. myself in nerdy glasses 4. what I wrote under the apple pie's box I bought for Noche Buena 5. parol in our sampaloc tree 6. lollipop 7. santa claus ornament for our rattan christmas tree 8. always love by nada surf played while we're on our way to Anilao 9. herd of deer under our tree 10. fur

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( Accessorize bag, iPhone, Canon Powershot D10, Panasonic Lumix LX-5, Rubber Ducky Dry Bag, H&amp;M scarf, Cotton On sunnies, Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel, Nivea Tanning Oil, Marlboro Menthol cigarette, Zippo lighter )&nbsp;

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Ferries wheels are lovely and dreamy especially during sunset. It's feels Coney Island-ish in Manila.

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Last Monday was spent shopping for cheap but good finds. These things make me happy because I am not a fan of spending too much on clothes. When it comes to it, I believe in QUANTITY OVER QUALITY. Haha I bought 2 pairs of shorts and a flowy white dress for less than a thousand pesos. Shopping need not to be expensive.

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Last weekend was special because I spent it at the beach with some of my college kabarkada. We reminisced our fun college days and updated each other of what's happening with our lives now that we're working. How I love to have an effortless beach hair everyday. You know you're getting old when you're having coffee instead of alcohol.

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I've lived in Manila all my life and didn't care about the places most tourists rave about until one night my good friend and I decided to drive around the Philippines' capital city. We passed by Quiapo Church which houses the famous Black Nazarene. We drove to Ongpin, Binondo to try Tasty Dumplings and their Porkchop Rice. While walking around, we stumbled upon a cross where Chinese as

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Dearest Nana, I wasn't happy when I found out Ma was pregnant with you. I didn't like you because I am too old to have a baby sister. I'm used to having just two sisters all my life. I also got scared because people might think that you are my child. Our age gap is so big I will pass as your mother. It all changed when you were born. I would visit you in the nursery in between my classes.

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Next year will be different compared to this year because I will lie low and save up for a bigger trip for 2013. All the places I'd like to visit are limited in Luzon and reachable by car only. I'm saying goodbye to expensive airfares and saying hello to the beautiful places in Metro Manila and in Luzon as well. I am booked to two destinations since the third quarter of this year so I won't

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I finally got the 2012 Starbucks Planner! I want to say thank you to Yeye who collected most of the stickers. You made one of my Christmas wish come true.

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My trip to Malaysia has got to be the most memorable one yet. It helped me get out of my comfort zone in general. It is during this trip that I have done a lot of firsts that I thought I will never do in my lifetime. I stayed in a hostel and shared a room with strangers. I met a lot of people and learned a thing or two about life and myself as well. It opened my eyes to a bigger perspective and

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I have booked the whole family to Boracay on March 2012 because we will attend a family friend's wedding. I only booked one way though because the date we plan to return home happens to be the day after the promo runs. It costs less than 400 per person. Until the next promo fare, as I have to book our return flight.

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Yes, I know, it's five months away from December and yet here I am listing down the things I want for Christmas. Or right now. Camera bag - The one I'm using right now is the default freebie bag that has a Batman stitching on the front. The problem is it's not going to keep it safe and dry. I need a light and durable camera bag that can protect it when I'm outdor. Customized Leather Luggage Tag

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Promo fare means no check-in bags so I packed really light on a recent trip to Iloilo. Here's what's inside my backpack for an overnight beach trip: Clothes - Clothes&nbsp;take up the most room in my luggage so I rolled it neatly to save space. Swimsuit - What's a beach trip without something to wear on the beach? Travel towel - Compared to normal ones, this chamois towel is easier to dry, not

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Salag-doong Beach  From what I read on travel blogs, Salagdoong has the best beach in the island. The beach didn't fail us though. The sand was powdery white but not as fine as the sand in Boracay nor Panglao Island. The water is crystal blue just like the one that welcomed us at the port. And slides are usually seen in the swimming pool, right? But here, the slide is built on top of a rock

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Aswang, manananggal, mangkukulam and black magic all comes to mind when we hear Siquijor. My family booked tickets going to this place to find out. Just kidding, we went there to see white sand beaches, old churches and convents. From Dumaguete Airport, there are many vans waiting just outside. Going to Dumaguete Port will cost Php 350 but we haggled and just paid Php 250. The ferry ride to

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I've always had a fascination about sandbars.&nbsp;Visible for some time, and then one moment it's gone.&nbsp;It's like magic to children while sandbar is to Riki. Two months before our flight, I've always had Guimaras on my mind. All plans have been laid out. I put on too much effort researching on my itinerary. I already know where to stay and what to do in Guimaras until I have encountered

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