Category Archives: Family

Two birthdays in May. There should have been three.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by bong

WE CELEBRATED two birthdays at home in May — for my beloved Nanay (May 3) and for my niece, Mhaio (May 27), who is currently staying with us.  We did the celebration for both on May 26. There should have … Continue reading →

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A Beach Vacation in Singapore?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by bong

SINGAPORE is not exactly known as a beach destination. I’ve been to Singapore a number of times before and it never occurred to me that there are beach resorts there. Well there is at least one.  And it is quite … Continue reading →

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USS Battlestar Galactica: Extreme Roller Coaster Rides

Posted on July 22, 2011 by bong

AMONG THE Universal Studios Singapore attractions, the ultimate “high” (pun intended) for thrill addicts like me are the twin Battlestar Galactica roller coasters in the Sci Fi zone.  After all, they hold the distinction of being the “world’s tallest dueling … Continue reading →

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Ancient Egypt, according to Universal Studios Singapore

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bong

MY EX-EXGIRLFRIEND and I had the chance to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt late last year as part of our HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE TOUR. Yes, I am referring to the real pyramids in the real Egypt. However, … Continue reading →

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Wet Live Action at USS Waterworld

Posted on July 16, 2011 by bong

THE live action show’s title should have been sufficient warning to us, the eager and excited viewers.  What do you expect to happen when you watch a LIVE version of the Kevin Costner starrer, WATERWORLD?  A lot of people would … Continue reading →

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Marielle’s birthday celebration at home (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on July 15, 2011 by bong

MARIELLE celebrated her 8th birthday on July 8 with a simple family dinner at home. Of course she had her cake — not one but two — and she ate it, too! Wearing a shirt from her mom (she loves … Continue reading →

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Marielle Turns 8

Posted on July 8, 2011 by bong

MY sweetheart, MARIELLE, turns 8 years old today. To greet and honor her on her very special day I’ve made an album and slideshow containing her photos taken this year. What better way to show how she has grown into … Continue reading →

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Adventures in a far, far away land (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by bong

BYE MADAGASCAR.  Hello FAR FAR AWAY zone, the domain of Shrek, Princess Fiona, and (fast-talking) Donkey.  That’s our second stop among the major attractions of Universal Studios Singapore (USS). If Madagascar has a huge life-size ship, Far Far Away has … Continue reading →

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A “crate experience” inside USS Madagascar (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on June 30, 2011 by bong

FOR OUR first Universal Studios Singapore (USS) major attraction we checked out (or should I say, “We checked in…”?) Madagascar.  There is no other way to describe the Madagascar zone but IMPRESSIVE!  For starters, there’s a 15-story high ship parked right … Continue reading →

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A night in the Safari (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by bong

SINGAPORE’s world-famous Night Safari was second in our itinerary for our May 27-31 Singapore Family Holiday.  Right after exploring Resort World Sentosa, off we went to the Night Safari.

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Singapore Family Holiday Day 1: Resort World Sentosa (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by bong

SO OVER THE WEEKEND I started posting about our recent family holiday in Singapore, having shared our first set of photos in and around Universal Studios Singapore on May 28. Our first day in Singapore wasn’t really on the 28th … Continue reading →

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A visit to Villa Escudero. Finally

Posted on June 25, 2011 by bong

I’VE LONG wished to visit Villa Escudero but somehow never got the opportunity to do so.  Until May 22, 2011 that is. Villa Escudero is not a new attraction.  I remember that the first time I heard about it (and … Continue reading →

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