Category Archives: Destinations

A chilly day in Pagudpud

Posted on December 19, 2011 by bong

Day 2 of our Nov 26-28 Ilocos Norte family vacation. IT was a gloomy day on our first full day in Pagudpud on November 27. It was raining the whole morning and the wind was chilly cold. By 10am Kuya … Continue reading →

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Destination: Marinduque

Posted on December 16, 2011 by bong

DECEMBER 2, 2011 – For our annual family vacation to celebrate our wedding anniversary this year, my xxGF and I brought Marielle and Johan to a still undisclosed place somewhere in Marinduque (i.e. the kids did not have any idea … Continue reading →

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Destination: Ilocos Norte

Posted on December 10, 2011 by bong

NOVEMBER 26, 2011 – A 2-year-old plan to visit places in Ilocos Norte finally came into fruition. It was an extended family vacation arranged by my “bilas” (i.e. my sister-in-law’s husband), Dr. Mike Sabas, who is a native of Batac. … Continue reading →

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A Scenic Villa

Posted on October 27, 2011 by bong

LAST SUMMER we went to see the open-air dioramas and cultural presentations showcasing Philippine culture, as well as the unique lunch-on-river experience, in Villa Escudero. I instinctively knew that the place must be a scenic delight as well and am sure … Continue reading →

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The Star Trek Enterprise parked at Burj Al Arab?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by bong

DUBAI has this pre-occupation for building the tallest, grandest, and weirdest skyscrapers. And that’s not necessarily bad. In fact, thanks to Dubai, we derive a lot of entertainment from these structures. Take for instance Burj Al Arab. It is easily … Continue reading →

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The Lure of Manila

Posted on October 15, 2011 by bong

I TOOK these two photos on board a dinner cruise ship in Manila Bay not very long ago. It wasn’t easy taking photos at night while on a bumpy boat ride. (For that matter, it wasn’t fun having a full … Continue reading →

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Destinations to add to my Bucket List

Posted on October 11, 2011 by bong

My BUCKET LIST is getting longer and longer! Soon it is no longer appropriate to call it a “bucket List.” How does a “Bath Tub List” sound? Or even a “Swimming Pool List”? Thanks to the Internet, Facebook, and the … Continue reading →

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Swimming on Top of the World

Posted on September 16, 2011 by bong

They aren’t the highest known swimming pools in the world. I believe that distinction — and many other “highest” or “tallest” distinctions — belongs to some skyscrapers in Dubai. But they are the highest ones we can probably ever afford … Continue reading →

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The Marina Bay Sands Hotel — Singapore’s Newest Icon

Posted on September 14, 2011 by bong

MARINA BAY SANDS HOTEL is one of the most desired destinations in the world today. It is also one of the most photographed and now universally recognizable man-made structures. Our family had the chance to stay in MBSH for a … Continue reading →

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Around Sentosa, part 3 of 3

Posted on September 12, 2011 by bong

OH BOY, it’s been more than three months since our Singapore Family Holiday and I am still blogging about it. We’ve simply had too many wonderful experiences from the many great places we’ve visited in Singapore and it would be … Continue reading →

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Flamboyant squirrels in Siloso Beach

Posted on September 9, 2011 by bong

ONE of the less known attractions in Singapore’s Sentosa Island is Siloso Beach. That it is not well known is quite understandable considering that Singapore is not exactly a beach destination. Nevertheless, Siloso Beach is a surprisingly beautiful beach with … Continue reading →

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Fleeting glimpses of the Singapore Flyer

Posted on September 7, 2011 by bong

WE didn’t plan to ride the Singapore Flyer during our 5-day family holiday in Singapore in late May. And we truly didn’t. We didn’t find much sense in staying in a slow-moving capsule for almost an hour several hundred feet … Continue reading →

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