Archive for the ‘Philippines’ Category
Boracay is the Best Island Resort at the 2010 Travel.ru Star Awards
Boracay has recieved yet more honors from the prestigious Travel.ru awards. Both Boracay and the Philippines were listed as among the top destinations for traveling Russians for 2010. With a list of seventy categories, the awards were conducted by the travel portal among Russians who had visited both destinations abroad and at home. The online [...]
China vs France : 2011 Philippine International Pyromusical Competition
Pyromusical Photos Courtesy of Izah Morales The magic of fireworks never failed to attract visitors and spectators in the 3rd week of the 2011 Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Last February 26, one of the biggest countries in the world competed against another giant, the country that actually created fireworks in the first place. Yes! It was [...]
Luneta Hotel to reopen soon
The faded glory of Manila is seen is some of the grand old hotels and buildings that have closed and never reopened. Well, folks, some of that is about to change. The Luneta Hotel will be reopening very soon according to a reliable source. While they haven’t set a date, the restoration of this boutique [...]
Roxas Boulevard : Then and Now
Oh Nostalgia! Looking back on the way things were can sometimes be a pastime for the old as well as the young. These days because of the internet, films, and the complete and total archiving of all the information that ever existed it’s even easy for five year old kids to get nostalgic- even about [...]
SEAIR starts domestic flights in Vigan Ilocos Sur
To shorten the travel time from Manila to Vigan and vice versa, the South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) airplane company launched the inaugural domestic flight of its 32–seater Dornier 328 at the newly–developed Vigan airport last Friday here. Flights to Vigan City Officials from SEAIR, headed by General Edilberto Yap, with Ilocos Sur Governor Luis [...]
Enjoy Travel Manila – A Handy and ultimate resource for Manila visitors
The travel industry is one of the most significant example of effective private and public cooperation in the world today. Tourism not only boosts the economy for the private sector but also manages to help the government through increased tax revenue, foreign trade, and manpower creation. That’s one of the reasons why great resources such [...]
SEAIR flies to Hong Kong via Clark, offers 35USD special deals
South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) will be flying daily to Hong Kong starting March 14, 2011 via Clark. Tickets are now on sale at a special introductory one-way fare of 35USD/ 1500PHP/ 270HKD all-in for booking until March 2 and for travel from March 14 to May 31, 2011. Harbour – View of Hong Kong from [...]
United Kingdom vs Portugal : Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2011
Photos courtesy of : Chyng Reyes The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2011 is on fire and the competition is exploding with amazing performances and awesome displays of some of the best pyrotechnical expertise on the planet along with absolutely astounding musical choreography which goes with the blooming night sky and the massive oohs and aahs [...]
Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Schedule of Activities
Coming up in April is a big treat for those who love a great street dancing showdown. From the 14th to the 16th of April, 2011 the Aliwan Festival will be happening in Manila Philippines and drawing tens of thousands of spectator, photographers and participants for all the festivities and happenings. Dinagyang Festival Street Dancers [...]
Photo Sunday : Palawan Underground River
The Puerto Princesa subterranean river is nominated as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. It was once called the St. Paul underground river and is also popularly known as Puerto Princesa Underground River by locals. Palawan Underground River The underground river as well as the forest canopy is home to 165 of [...]






