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When I hadn’t had a sight of the top, It was then I fathomed that it would be a tough climb. A friend told me that it’s around 750 steps. I had no expectations at first, because I had never tried a continuous steps before. I couldn’t even scale the difficulty level by merely looking at it. But then, we started the hike – we are climbing up the famed peak of Coron, Mount Tapyas. Appreciating Coron, Palawan When we reached the 100-step marker, we were proud of the milestone, but the sweats were dripping endlessly from our faces. On the ... Read more

I could feel the warmth of the morning sun. Bright rays transcend through the wooden shutter window. It was left open. No one minded to close it though, after watching the fireworks that lit the sky the night before. New Year’s Eve, that was. I was still sleepy at 07AM. However, inasmuch as I wanted to return to sleep—I couldn’t—I remembered I agreed to join a friend for a laid-back sojourn in Moalboal. The resort town is one of Cebu’s popular destination for diving, aside from Malapascua, Bantayan, Camotes, and Mactan. So after a quick fix, I headed to Moalboal on New Year’s day. ... Read more

Quite sure that something negative pops out in your mind when you hear about long-distance relationships. It sounds more like an unwanted challenge than happiness. Maybe, some of your friends or you yourself have bumped into this issue. Either way, surviving a long-distance relationship takes reasonable endeavors and a great patience. We asked our friends from Ukrainian dating site to assist us in making up a guide. Here are four perfectly working tips for sustaining a long-distance relationship: 1. Highlight the limits of “commitment” Any relationships, even polyamorous ones, have their own type of arrangements and commitments. Same here – you need to discuss the rules in advance. ... Read more

Ramen is a personal favorite. I could finish a large bowl in one sitting. However, I couldn’t have it as often as I wanted to. The price tag is not something that I can afford for everyday munch. So, when a friend recommended to try the ramen offered in a Japanese “carinderia” along Ayala access Road near Gorordo Avenue intersection, I visited the eatery immediately after office. The stall is pretty small, it can only accommodate up to 8 diners at any given time. The kitchen is cramped too, you can see them prepare your food. The menu is printed on laminated paper ... Read more

Every January people come up with the New Year’s resolutions in which they make plans for the year ahead and promise themselves to do a lot of good things. Traveling is the item that is always on that to-do list. If you want to continue you travel experiences that you started last year or you are about to make your dream about traveling come true in the nearest 12 months, then you should take decisive steps right at the beginning of a new year. Even if you didn’t think about it in the winter, think about it now. Indeed, you ... Read more

Oysters, shrimps, and pork sausages are mainstays – that was the only info I have about Creole cooking. I never tried one either, and was never curious. Aside from being rare in the Philippines, only few restaurants specialize such cuisine – most of them are too pricey. Creole traces back to Louisiana, more particularly in Big Easy or New Orleans. You may think of haunted houses, vampire movies, all-night parties, and the Mardi Gras. My idea about New Orleans though is obscure, and tainted mostly with fiction. I must admit, the lowdown I have about the Big Easy is almost next to nothing. New Orleans interior features ... Read more

Downtown Bogor is bustling and the traffic is chaotic. But despite the city nuisances, there are simple gestures and amazing corners worth appreciating. The townspeople paint the city with genuine smiles and accommodating semblance. Historical and cultural monuments are preserved which give an interesting contrast with the city’s uncloaked terrain – modern and aged, opulent and indigent. “Welcome to Bogor”: A photo of Kujang Monument by Degi of Flickr.com Yes, Bogor is a metropolis, but green areas still exist and are protected. Since the Bogor seats on an elevated plain of Western Java, the city is noticeably cooler compared to ... Read more

There is no doubt that men and women are unlike and similar in the same ratio. The truth sounds like this – the genders are just different. Nevertheless, they are able to coexist peacefully. Men often say that they are adapted to life better than girls. We asked cuties on Maria Dating to tell us about what they think they do better than men. You might be surprised how many actions girls are keener on! Starting from the most obvious, we reveal a list of top 10 things girls do better than guys. Let’s hug (Photo by Giang Hồ Thị ... Read more

Here’s what happened when I visited the Thiri Zaya Bumi Bagan Golden Palace: Jetavanna Hall of Thiri Zaya Bumi Bagan Golden Palace But before everything else, let us talk about the photo above. The first thing you’ll probably notice is the wet section of my shirt that formed a triangle. I couldn’t control my sweat, people! Perhaps, the RealFeel® is 45°C in ‪#‎Bagan‬. What I really wanted to share is the hall where I did the pose. That is the Jetavanna Hall of Thiri Zaya Bumi Golden Palace. The said hall was then used as a receiving hall for diplomats ... Read more