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junjunph says:
If you are looking for a good spa treatment in Davao i recommend "Ayurvedic Massage Center" located in the compound of the newly opened Legaspi Suites Apartelle.
Must try:
-Maharishi Foot Massage
-Kapha Hot Stone Massage
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rintjez says:
Long time ago Culion Island was known as the ISLAND OF LIVING DEATH since this island is one of the oldest leper colonies in the world. People were still afraid to visit this place which is ironic because this island is a beautiful island.
When I was there, I visited Culion Fort and Church. The …
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chefjanjie says:
The adventure starts the moment you leave Manila. First leg is from MANILA to BATANGAS PIER for a 3 hour drive. Not to mention one must depart as early as 10pm to reach the pier before 1am inorder to get the 2am ferry boat ride by MONTENEGRO LINES bound to ABRA DE ILOG, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO for anot…
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wrnidea says:
The famous/infamous jeepney is a deconstruction of the military vehicle used by the Americans during World War II. Since the Filipinos are so creative they transformed into a public utility for a meagre fare.
Up to this time, it is practically plying to any major thoroughfare within the country.…
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chefjanjie says:
SABLAYAN, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO - This is where two ocean currents (Pacific Ocean & China Sea) meet head on and move inland to a place called SABLAYAN “Convergence Point”.
APO REEF - also known as Apo Reef Natural Park ( ARNP), is 15 nautical miles west of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. It sp…
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taurus5_6 says:
Before jumping on to any destination, i advice you visit first the place virtually. one of course is by google, but another good alternative is KABEETmap which will show you important landmarks of the city.
Here is the map for malate:
http://www.kabeet.com/flash/detail.php?name_id=1109390
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cax says:
If you are looking for good quality, fair priced gold shoping then Ongpin Street is the place to be. From Binondo Church walk the direction of Ongpin Street that is opposite to the wet market - i.e. towards Manila center - that part of Ongpin Street is filled with good goldsmiths who has everything …
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jegs76 says:
if u r traveling by CebuPacific u will land in Manila in their own terminal. When going to town u have to take taxi cab (no buses or metro there), but don't take the coupon taxi - it's very expensive. When going out of the terminal u will hit the coupon taxis or the expensive airport taxis. Get back…
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martiniman says:
Hotels were reasonable and nice, but dont stay at any place less than 80 a night, i know that's high, but when you are traveling by yourself, better to have a nice, familiar place.
People are so nice, try to walk around randomly. Its safe, really safe and interesting to see and meet the locals o…
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CFD says:
Dont know how long these people will be open here in Manila, but they have quite a good show at the corner of Roxas Blvd and Costal Road (tell the taxi driver Bayview Tower and you will see it, stress that its not the Bayview Hotel)..
This is just alot of lights and its impressive to watch all th…
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magic_minnie219 says:
It took me a long time to search the transportation to manila.I finally found couple local airlines flying in to few big islands in Palawan.one is Cebu Pacific n the other is SEAIR.however,Cebu Pacific (http://www.cebupacificair.com/index.html)only flies into the PUERTO PRINCESA,which is the gateway…
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WarrenRodwell says:
Everything is go go go in China these days as Olympic year 2008 rapidly approaches. You can feel the excitement and momentum in the air as the clock counts down & celebrations draw closer and closer. And, the party won't stop by late in the year either because World Expo 2010 is also being hosted in…
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mabby says:
BEST TIME TO GO:
Boracay can be visited at anytime you like, of course there's always something to offer for beach enthusiasts in this island, be it off season or peak season.
OFF-SEASON MONTHS:
Towars the end of June toSeptember are off-season months in Boracay. The "amihan" (northeast monso…
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planisphere says:
They offered a Pahiyas Package for a 888 pesos if you pay 2 weeks before the date of the festival.
Reasons why I was satisfied:
1. We don't know anything in Lucban, a package tour is the only way for us to get there.
2. No long drive. We were so fresh when we arrived in Lucban. This allowed …
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mikelikesorange says:
First of all - Durian. It is known as the fruit of the gods, because it "tastes like heaven, but smells like hell." Opinions vary widely on this item, but I love it and strongly recommend it.
Second, yes, you could ride in a regular taxi somewhat like they have here in the states. But, when will yo…
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