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Nov 18, 2008
Best conditions in Boracay to do Kitesurfing 4 stars
Travel Tip: Boracay

One of the best places to kitesurf in the world, Boracay has one of the strongest cross-shore winds sweeping across the Bulabog Lagoon. Stretching over 3 bays of 2.5km of shallow water, it is also... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: kitesurf adventure sports water sea shallow waves windy philippines boracay bulabog lagoon

orangetravel
Discoverer
Nov 1, 2008
A Tasty Barbecue and Tuna Experience 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Reyes Barbecue

If Bacolod’s signature dish is Chicken “Inasal” or Chicken Barbecue, one of Manila’s pride dishes is offered by Reyes Barbecue. Its barbecue and grilled tuna meals coupled with java rice... [more]

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orangetravel
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Oct 28, 2008
An Unforgettable Spa-rty at Wensha 5 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: Wensha Spa
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People have many reasons to go to a spa—stress, heartaches, or simply hunger for relaxation. Whatever that reason may be, we all deserve good rest. Thanks to Wensha Spa, I and my friends had a... [more]
orangetravel
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Oct 28, 2008
A Meaningful Place to Visit 5 stars
Travel Tip: Gawad Kalinga Sites

“Bayanihan” is the noblest tradition of all Filipinos. This word doesn’t have an English translation, but its essence means helping each other. Even long before, our Filipino ancestors... [more]
orangetravel
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Oct 28, 2008
Las Piñas Arts and Crafts Center 5 stars
Travel Tip: Las Piñas Art and Crafts Center

No, I won’t talk about shopping here. Las Piñas Arts and Crafts Center is more than that. This newly established center houses Las Piñas City’s authentic products such as weaved bread... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: indigenousproducts localhandicrafts

orangetravel
Discoverer
Oct 28, 2008
Yellow Cab in Manila 3 stars
Restaurant Review: Yellow Cab

As a self-confessed pizza devourer myself, I won’t dare forget to write about one of my favorite pizza chains in the Philippines—the Yellow Cab. Well, Yellow Cab is not really my top favorite... [more]
orangetravel
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Oct 28, 2008
The Philippine’s No. 1 Pizza 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Greenwich Pizza

The current slogan of Greenwich is “the Philippine’s No. 1 Pizza.” Well, if I’ll base on the local pizza chains, the company could be right about this slogan. But then again, Greenwich is... [more]
orangetravel
Discoverer
Oct 28, 2008
I Like the Setting of Waki 4 stars
Bar Review: Waki's Bar

Before the newly established restobars were discovered in BF Resort Village, Waki’s was known to the beer lovers in the area. Located along Abel Nosce St., Waki’s offers three ample spaces to... [more]
orangetravel
Discoverer
Oct 28, 2008
G-Stans Sushi and Barbecue 4 stars
Restaurant Review: G-Stans Sushi and Barbecue

Long before Japanese restaurants were established in Las Pinas City, there has been a place that has been offering the best California Maki and Barbecue in one of the city’s villages. G-Stans may... [more]
orangetravel
Discoverer
Oct 28, 2008
A Cake Discovery in Las Pinas 3 stars
Café Review: Sweet Mary's

Talk about home-made cakes, cookies, and other pastries at cheap prices. Talk about Sweet Mary’s. The cakes from this cafe are far different from the commercialized ones, and that’s one good... [more]
orangetravel
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Oct 28, 2008
A Not So Sweet Cafe 3 stars
Café Review: Dolce Cakeshop

I don’t really like eating cakes often, but I always find myself craving for one. Well thanks to my job, I discovered Dolce. Located on the street where I often pass by, this quaint cafe offers... [more]
orangetravel
Discoverer
Oct 28, 2008
A Place to Avoid if You Hate Heat 2 stars
Café Review: Sweet Talk

It’s really good that my sweet tooth brings me to places worth discovering. But sometimes, my sweet tooth is also responsible for the unlucky moments I have when I visit a... [more]
orangetravel
Discoverer
Oct 28, 2008
Where to Run if All Hotels are Booked 4 stars
Hotel Review: Bacolod Pension Plaza

It is always good to have a hotel just in the middle of the city because it is near all the shops that provide the basic human needs. An example of such a hotel is the Bacolod Pension Inn or... [more]
orangetravel
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Oct 28, 2008
The Man-Made Forest in Bohol 5 stars
Travel Tip: Man-Made Forest

Sure, Bohol is one of my favorite places in the world. I will never stop taking a trip to the province until I actually cover all the nice places that can be found there. For three straight years... [more]
orangetravel
Discoverer
Oct 28, 2008
Diving in Balicasag Island 5 stars
Travel Tip: Balicasag Island

I love diving for the inner peace it brings me as I roam underwater. One of the best chosen diving spots can be found in my most favorite province in all of the Philippines—Bohol. The Balicasag... [more]
orangetravel
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Oct 28, 2008
Exploring the Badian Spring 4 stars
Travel Tip: Badian Spring

If you are looking for an adventure that is far from the hustle bustle of the city, try Badian Spring. I was very lucky to have found a travel guide that knows no bounds in one of my memorable... [more]
orangetravel
Discoverer
Oct 28, 2008
Communing with Nature in Kitcharao 3 stars
Travel Tip: Kitcharao

I've never been to a municipality with a catchy name so when I was able to go to Kitcharao during one of my vacations, I was amazed at the view such a place offers. Though Kitcharao is actually a... [more]

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