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Guitars

February 17th, 2010 · No Comments

We visited my brother at their booth in the Cultural Center of the Philippines on January 31, 2010 during the 1st Philippine International Guitar Festival. We arrived their at around 1pm. It was the last day of the festival and there were only a few people milling around because it was a dead hour. […]

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Moving Away

February 15th, 2010 · No Comments

My brother was reassigned to another city this year. As a medical representative, it is part of the job description that you get transferred every few years. It was a good thing that the company takes care of the moving details and he does not have to think about looking for a long […]

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Medical Tourism

February 2nd, 2010 · No Comments

During the class reporting in our Public Investment and Economic Development subject, one of the groups presented about collaboration between countries in offering medical services. A developing country will offer the land, infrastructure and labour while the developed country will offer the expertise and most of the financing. This known as medical tourism which […]

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The World Out There

January 14th, 2010 · No Comments

Last year was a great year for me. I was able to travel to five countries around East and Southeast Asia. It has always been my dream to go to different places but mostly I have thought of exploring the countries in Europe. However, when I went to the countries I have been, […]

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Finding Patpong (Parental Guidance)

January 14th, 2010 · 2 Comments

It was already dusk when we were finally able to contact our Bhutanese classmate who arranged for our accommodation. We were outside the Grand Palace and were at loose ends because we did not know what her plans were and if she had plans for us. When we were finally able to talk […]

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Travel with Less Worries

January 10th, 2010 · No Comments

When travelling using an RV, it is good to invest in an extended service plan aside from vehicle insurance. Vehicular breakdowns are a fact of life when traveling that is why it is good to be always ready for such an eventuality. An extended service plan covers repairs in any service center nearest to where […]

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Bangkok Trip

December 19th, 2009 · No Comments

When we got to Bangkok, I can’t believe how many tourists were there. I think almost half of the people you see are tourists. Bangkok is similar to Manila except that it’s cleaner and they drive on the left, but the traffic congestion and the driving style are very familiar. On the […]

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White sand

December 13th, 2009 · No Comments

How come when we think of beaches, it should have white sand? I am guilty of associating beautiful beaches with white sand. I do not know if it’s because white sand makes the water look bluer or greener and the area look cleaner than grey sand. But there must be something about white […]

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Change of Season

December 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Now that I’m back at home, the electric fan will become my best friend. It does not have to be Minka Aire, any old fan that emits cool air will do. I will really miss the cold weather especially during the times when I feel the sweat trickling down my back or beading […]

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Wishing for the Beach

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

When you think about open expanse of beachfront, the beguiling hum and view of the ocean and the sound, then think about Outer Banks vacation rental. Outer Banks not only offers these natural amenities and temperate climate, it also offers some historical sites and parks. One of the islands, Ockracoke, was the home […]

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