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Fuji Shibazakura Festival | Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

Fuji Shibazakura Festival | Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

Truly, journeying in Japan is never complete without seeing its most popular landmark, Mt. Fuji. But nothing comes close to daintiness than viewing her during the Fuji Shibazakura Festival. Usually between the months of late April to May, gardens of pink phlox moss bloom around the areas near Lake...

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Travel Guide

Tokyo | Japan Travel Guide

Tokyo | Japan Travel Guide

When travel guides tell you that Tokyo is all about madness, take it seriously. It is the world’s largest & the most populous megacity converging about 35 million people. Fueled by its formidable economy, it lists 51 of the Global 500 companies with headquarters in Tokyo. In the 2015...

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Luxury Resorts

Luxury Resorts in Bohol | Top 10 Picks

Luxury Resorts in Bohol | Top 10 Picks

Seeking luxury resorts in Bohol that fulfill the most pampering island holiday is as effortless as the sparkling white sand that clings in between your toes. They come in the most stylish & expansive designs, to the most soothing & intimate ambience. Luxury Resorts in Bohol: Indulgence Like No...

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Most Dangerous Airports in World | NAIA Philippines

Most Dangerous Airports in World | NAIA Philippines

The Philippines just barely bailed out from the top list of the Worst Airports in the World. Yet, we are again taking another path into joining the ranks of the world’s most dangerous airports. The recent exposé of “laglag-bala” where bullets are cunningly planted into the passenger’s bag is...

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Product Review

Cloudfone Thrill 600 FHD | My New Travel Buddy

Cloudfone Thrill 600 FHD | My New Travel Buddy

Just like most of you, my photographs are among the 400 million that are uploaded on Facebook & Instagram everyday. I capture these fleeting memories using my Cloudfone Thrill 600 FHD. It’s vivid & super clear, feature-packed & very handy. It’s not a secret that smartphones pushed photo &...

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Featured Stories

Travel Trilogy on Rappler

Travel Trilogy on Rappler

Travel Trilogy debuts on Rappler with a fresh story about Apo Whang-od, the last traditional tattoo artist of the Kalingas. Here, Potpot Pinili, the author writes about the living legend’s humor, love & temper. Rappler is one of the biggest online social news network. Click here to read the...

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Arts & Culture

Why Whang-od for National Artist a Misguided Campaign

Why Whang-od for National Artist a Misguided Campaign

As Twitter explodes in hashtag wars between #Aldub and #PastillasGirl, another clamor is circulating on Facebook to make Apo Whang-od a national artist. This time, it’s not about who makes the giddiest entertainment but about someone pushed to be recognized in the Order of National Artists. Like wildfire, the...

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Travel Guide

Osaka | Japan Travel Guide

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Osaka | Japan Travel Guide

Nothing comes close to the word INTENSE when describing Osaka. Its progressive cityscape is bludgeon by blinding neon lights. People, cars, trains & planes scuttle in an unimaginable frenzy. This is where the endless clanking of ramen bowls & sake cups compete with laughters & beltings from a karaoke....

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Tourist Site

Summer Palace | Beijing, China

Summer Palace | Beijing, China

More than what it is as an imperial residence, the Summer Palace is the most profound expression of garden art in China. Infact, UNESCO lists it as a World Heritage Site for excellent landscape garden design. The Summer Palace was the opulent lair of Empress Dowager Cu Xi. It...

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China Guide

The Lama Temple | Beijing, China

The Lama Temple | Beijing, China

Popularly known as the Lama Temple, Yonghe Lamasery keeps an interesting story. It is the national temple & monastery of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. It also speaks of China’s greatness in history, art, religion & conquest. After China re-conquered Tibet, it forced its highest spiritual & political...

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Travel Tips

How to Travel Cheap in Japan | Budget Trip Guide

How to Travel Cheap in Japan | Budget Trip Guide

Eyebrows instantly spiked when I told my friends that I would travel to Japan on a budget. It wasn’t easy to convince them because they are not budget travelers & clueless on how to travel cheap in Japan (or anywhere else). Like what many other travel guides say, it’s ridiculously...

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Travel Info

Chinese Gardens | Blooming China

Chinese Gardens | Blooming China

Among the many things I love about China are its beautiful gardens. I have to admit that I envy its government’s effort in giving its people breathing spaces that are pretty & tranquil. Chinese gardens are a window into China’s rich history, art & culture. Unlike in the Philippines,...

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Restaurant Review

Mecha Uma | Omakase in Manila

Mecha Uma | Omakase in Manila

It only took one text message to kill the romance — guys, no table available at Mecha Uma for now, dinner is rescheduled. That message actually meant 2 things. First, it’s going to be 28 days more of waiting. Second, so many things can happen in between the 3-week...

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Travel Fair

Philippine Travel Mart 2015

Philippine Travel Mart 2015

Are you a seat-sale chaser, a beachcomber, an adventurous backpacker, a food pilgrim or a travel warrior? Then you must come to 26th Philippine Travel Mart on September 4-6, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Staged by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), the Philippine Travel...

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The Great Wall of China at Mutianyu | DIY China

The Great Wall of China at Mutianyu | DIY China

When I decided to do the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China by myself, I knew I would be in trouble. From confusing information on the web to complex routes, let alone the hurdles in language, getting there would be a sure challenge. True enough, the moment...

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Island Resort

Lux Siargao Boutique Resort

Lux Siargao Boutique Resort

Simple but classy, exclusive but not intimidating—-this is Lux Siargao, the newest boutique resort in Siargao Island, the surfing capital of the Philippines. Tucked on the quiet & sparkling shores of Catangnan, Lux Siargao makes the southeastern tip of the island today’s prime leisure address. With its neat design,...

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Historical Site

The Forbidden City | China DIY

The Forbidden City | China DIY

The Forbidden City is a city within a city. It is at heart of a larger ancient space called the Imperial City in central Beijing. For nearly 500 years, it was home to 24 emperors. In 1987, UNESCO inscribed it as a World Heritage Site for its unique antiquity....

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Historical Site

5 Things You Need to Know About Tiananmen Square

5 Things You Need to Know About Tiananmen Square

It is not just a city square. It is the representation of its people’s history, strife & aspirations. Tiananmen Square is China. Visiting China had always been my dream. And on my very first day, I was able to witness the flag raising ceremony at the Tiananmen Square. It...

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Travel Guide

Beijing Travel Guide | China DIY

Beijing Travel Guide | China DIY

As ancient as its country, Beijing is a treasure trove of Asia’s antiquities. It is a huge capital city packed with attractions. Locating them, let alone the barriers in language, is a serious challenge. This is where your Beijing travel guide comes in action. Beijing by DIY is complex...

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