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In many ways and for many people cruises are the best way to holiday. With so much to enjoy at your own pace and to see over the course of even a few days it is easy to understand why. But while the idea of spending quality time on a top notch cruise ship might appeal in so many different ways, there is still nonetheless a lot to be said for a more traditional land-based vacation. Well now you can combine the two more easily than ever before by buying a cruise and stay package with a single tour provider ... Read more

I usually don’t spend a lot for a single meal – even for a special occasion or a friendly date (maybe I am just lucky for not meeting and dating someone who’s too choosy and socially inclined). But a toast for a job well done is a must grab opportunity. It was my first time in Bubba Gump but it’s not my first in a restaurant of its class and price range. As I said, I don’t spend a lot in a single meal (except for very few instances), it is my job that brought me to these places. The ... Read more

I was invited by a travel blogger, Marx of Maxtermind.com, along with select officemates and friends to join him to Calaguas. Of course, I couldn’t resist the temptation and said yes in an instant. Knowing Marx clever budgeting prowess (naks!), I know I won’t get short of funds. We traveled to Daet, Camarines Norte in two batches; the first batch took a bus (PhP580.00 one-way fare from Manila to Daet) and the other chose a plane to Naga. Those who had the luxury of time to take the bus left the day earlier while those who preferred the plane shelled ... Read more

Tinaga Island of Calaguas Island Group is the home of Camarines Norte’s powdery white sand beach, the Mahabang Buhangin. Before I post the details of the second leg of our Bagasbas+Calaguas tour, see the photos below and experience Calaguas as if you had been there.  The Beach  Mahabang Buhangin Beach, Tinaga Island, Calaguas Mahabang Buhangin Beach, Calaguas  The Hill  Behind the beach is lush greeneries The Accomodation Calaguas Campers The Castaways  the male castaways the female castaways The Jumpers lyndi’s jumpshot christian’s jumpshot clarice’s jumpshot ken’s jumpshot analyn’s jumpshot chef vanessa’s jumpshot marx’s jumpshot [one_half] A jump shot in Calaguas ... Read more

Cheap holidays to Benidorm are often the saving grace for holidaymakers looking for low cost bargain holidays. While jetting off for long haul stints in the sun is the dream of many, sometimes the budget just doesn’t stretch, and bargain holidays in Benidorm always fit the bill quite nicely. Paying out premium prices for basics such as your flights and accommodation can often leave you with little to spend on exploring your chosen destination. When browsing for your bargain escape, look at discounted holiday websites for the lowest price on packages. Collating the best deals from across the Web, discounted ... Read more

Celebrate with the locals of Angono, Rizal as the Higantes (giant caricatures made of papier-mâché) marches the streets of the town. Higantes Festival is a two-week event which is celebrated in commemoration of the feast of the town’s Patron, Saint Clement. This century-old festival is observed with street processions, fluvial parade, concerts, beauty contest, cultural competitions, among others. Of course, the foodie treats will never be absent. Shown below is the list of activities of this year festival. Oct 29 ► Pagdating ng Imahen ni San Pedro Calungsod (The arrival of the image of St. Pedro Calungsod) Nov 1 – ... Read more

Do you have the best and creative ideas in your mind, which nags for freedom? Do you have what it takes to be one of the ‘elite’ mobile developers in the country? Or perhaps you are an aspiring geek who yearns for spotlight to come and notice your existence? Then you spot the right place. Smart DevNet & WebGeek finally opened their doors (and even the window) for all of the mobile developers all around the nation to engage in Foursquare Hackday Philippines. #4SQHackPH is an all-day mobile app hackathon. We envision that this will give rise to the most ... Read more

Buglasan festival is celebrated annually in the province of Negros Oriental every October since 2002. Though this is a province-wide event (sponsored by the provincial government), the activities are mostly centered in the province’ capital, Dumaguete City. Like Aliwan Festival of the cities of Pasay and Manila, Buglasan is dubbed as festival of festivals wherein every constituent towns and cities have their own representative and will be presenting their best. There are also representatives from neighboring provinces like Cebu, Siquijor, etc in the street demonstration. Buglasan Festival does not only showcase Negros Oriental talents and beauties but also its festive ... Read more

Wireless electrical power transfer or induction is not a new technology and there had been several devices in the past that used such technique. Wireless charging or technically known as inductive charging uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy (which in this case is electricity) between two objects. The electricity is sent through inductive coupling (usually wires wind into coils) to an electrical device, which then can use that electricity to charge the batteries or power the device. Nokia Lumia 920 on JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker Wireless charging basically needs a wireless charging plate that is connected to a power source and a device with ... Read more