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Ivan About Town
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Where in the world is Ivan? Travel and heritage notes of a Pinoy backpacker.
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Manila: Ateneo Alumni Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Rizal Park
Filipinos rarely visit Rizal Park. I guess it's because we feel it's just there. Every time I get the opportunity to pass by the park, I relish it since it's one of the few real open spaces left in this crowded metropolis. I got that chance again las...
Pampanga: News from the 1st Annual Clark Freeport Horse Festival
We were in Clark last November 28 to attend the opening of the 1st Annual Clark Freeport Horse Festival. The day started with a parade from El Kabayo to the Clark Parade Grounds. Among the guests were Asian Games gold medalist Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworsk...
Around Clark: Rodizio Rooftop Grill at Holiday Inn Clark
Clark and the area around it is a haven for international cuisine. Holiday Inn Clark has three restaurants worth dining in. One of my favorites is Rodizio Rootop Grill, a Brazilian barbecue or churrascaria restaurant.Rodizio is actually the term for ...
Malaysia: Nasi Kandar, Zouk and more from Kuala Lumpur
Nasi kandar is a steamed rice meal that is originally from Penang. It can be plain or mildly flavored, and served with a variety of curries and side dishes which include fried chicken (ayam goreng), fried squid (sotong goreng), curried spleen, cubed ...
Malaysia: Genting Higlands and theme park fun at the peak!
Who said Genting Highlands is all about casinos? The Genting Theme Park in Genting Highlands is one exciting Malaysian destination for the young and young at heart. I really don't visit theme parks on my own. So when Tourism Malaysia invited us over ...
Malaysia: BOH Tea Plantation and more from Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands is Baguio City before it exploded. It's the most extensive hill station in Malaysia and became prosperous during the British colonial period of Malaysia when planters discovered that its fertile mountain slopes was perfect for growi...
