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Where to Stay in Dumaguete

Dumaguete is colloquially known as the city of gentle people and is rightly so. It is the image the locals built for years and has been continuously sown even in the present. Dr. Jose Rizal, Philippines’ National Hero, couldn’t be wrong during his first visit in the city. The city is also known as a university town because, despite of its size, it houses four of the countries biggest universities and a number of colleges, institutes, and higher education learning centers. Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete As Negros Oriental‘s capital, Dumaguete is the best place for you to taste the province’s delicacies ... Read more

11 Tips for Making Your Romantic Vacation Flawless

Traveling unites people and may be very handy when it comes to improving your dating life. If you travel alone, you can find a potential match at the most unexpected place, for example, to meet a Russian girlfriend. Or you can grab the sweetheart you already have and rush to open new horizons together. In this article, we’d like to tackle the latter case and give you valuable advice on romantic vacations. Romantic Getaway | Photo by Konrad Herrman of Flickr under CC2.0 license 1. Plan everything ahead Spontaneous trips are amazing and perfectly work for adventurous couples. However, it ... Read more

Change the Way You See Love

With my work station facing the west, only the glass wall separated me from the sunset. I was seated at a perfect vantage point. At first, the sunburst drapes from the stratocumulus openings. It gave an alternating shade of light and dusk to the mountain ridges that bedeck the foreground. Then, as the sun disappears from the horizon, vivid hue of red and orange painted the welkin. A stunning contrast that was. Isn’t it ironic? No matter how hard life is, there is always a beautiful sunset waiting at the end of the day. The clinks of the keyboard keys ... Read more

Rico’s Lechon Opened Third Branch at Axis Entertainment Avenue, Vibo Place

The chestnut-brown to ebony timber furnishing, the inky metal frames and railings, and the transparent glass panels give the façade of the newest branch of Rico’s Lechon a simple yet elegant look. Rico’s Lechon Axis Entertainment Avenue branch From the inside, the designs are not simple at all. The interiors are carefully matched to the finest details; from the seat upholstery, wall and ceiling hangings, flower arrangements, to lighting works, as well as the creative use of arches. The stairway works like a mini gallery of Rico himself with his notable guests. Above it are well-crafted bamboo and rattan enclosures ... Read more

Celebrate Your Humble Gatherings with McDo’s McShare Box

Whenever we have small gatherings, simple occasions, or humble celebrations whether for a job well done in the office, completing a client project, striking out a good deal, or achieving modest milestones, we celebrate them with food. Now that the yuletide season is getting closer, we bond with family and friends with food as well. Celebrate with McShare Box To make every dining moments with our loved ones more special, McDonald’s offers the new McShare Box packed with the best-tasting Chicken McDo. Each piece is made juicier and tastier, and will surely satisfy everyone’s chicken cravings. The new and improved ... Read more

Budget Tips to Save for Your Next Travel or Getaway

Travel for leisure has become an essential part of our daily lives. Sometimes, we wanted to know what is beyond the horizon and what other wonderful places are there for us to explore. We want to learn and understand other cultures, savor a variety of flavors and cuisines, and experience the wonders of nature from a different vantage point. Boracay is one of the World’s best island. In the photo are paraw sails, one of the island’s priced water activities However, something is holding us back to cross out the destinations on our bucket lists. The price of travel is ... Read more

Nerdy Things to Do and Experience in Melbourne

Melbourne is an awesome place to be a nerd these days. No more will we be lovers of video games, anime, manga, sci-fi, tabletop gaming, and more need to hide from our nerdy passions. Planning to visit Melbourne anytime soon? You’ve come to the right place! ‘Ophelia’ Southgate, Melbourne | Photo by Bernard Spragg under cc 1.0 license Before you fly There’s a lot of groups to join, conventions to go to, and shops to visit. The best way to experience all of them while enjoying thousands of other things Melbourne has to offer (food, culture, views, etc.) is to ... Read more

8 Places in India That Reunite You with Nature

It would be a long discussion when talking about ranking India’s most beautiful destinations. The country is a home to stunning topography that may help you to reunite with nature. Enjoy your holiday by visiting the wonderful and eye-catching landscapes and places of India. Aside from that, you can also enjoy the variety of Indian climate, ranging from temperate, tropical, or desertous conditions. In this article, allow me to walk you though to some spectacular places within India, which may help you re-unite with nature. 1. Alappuzha Beach, Alleppey Alleppey | Photo by Sarath Kuchi on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 Alappuzha Beach is one of the ... Read more

Support the Cause of the 2017 Giving Journal of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®

The holiday season is just around the corner. Christmas carols are playing over the air lanes, vibrant lights are dazzling on the streets, and people are on the shopping rush. And as we fill the final pages of 2016, we anticipate for the opportunities in the year to come. We start to plot our plans and look forward for a fruitful and eventful 2017. The 2017 Giving Journal The 2017 Giving Journal of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) is a perfect complement for all those plans that you project and, eventually, the memories that you will create. The ... Read more