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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:33:00 -0800

Northern Samar: Busay, Veriato, Pinipisakan and more waterfalls from Northern Samar
Northern Samar is one of those rarely explored provinces which have so much to offer. For those on a bus ride all the way to...
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Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:48:00 -0800

Aurora: Old Baler and the Quezon legacy
Baler and the Quezons - Pres. Manuel Quezon and Dona Aurora Aragon-Quezon - will always be synonymous with each other. The fact...
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:50:00 -0800

Philippine holidays and long-weekend schedule for 2010
Here is the schedule of Philippine holidays and long-weekends for 2010 based on RA 9492 and Proclamation 1841:January 1 (Fri) -...
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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:09:00 -0800

Aurora: Surfing, kayaking, rappelling, mountain biking and more Aurora adventure activities
Aurora is poised to become a major adventure destination in the coming months. More than just the surfing in Baler, which is...
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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:50:00 -0800

Aurora: Road trip to Baler and Ditumabo Falls in San Luis, Aurora
Aurora is a rough and wild adventure for now. While there are still several kilometers of rough road to get to this Pacific...
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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:19:00 -0800

Pampanga: Giant Lantern Festival 2009
Masayang Pasko ampong Masaplalang Bayung Banua kekayu ngan! Like every year, I attended the annual Giant Lantern Festival of...
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Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:49:00 -0800

Pangasinan: Puto Calasiao, talaba and more from Pangasinan
This year, I've seen Pangasinan quite often. During the latest trip to distribute Northbound Magazine, we drove again fron...
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Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:46:00 -0800

Ilocos Norte: Empanada, miki and more street food from Batac, Ilocos Norte
A trip to Ilocos Norte would not be complete without a food trip in Batac, the home of the Ilocos Norte version of the...
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Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:46:00 -0800

Ilocos Norte: Carasi road trip to Sabo Dam
Carasi is one three Itneg mountain towns of Ilocos Norte, the other two being Adams and Dumalneg. It's an hour away from Laoag...
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Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:50:00 -0800

Manila: Malabon's Immaculate Concepcion fluvial procession
Like our Southeast Asian neighbors, the Philippines is known for its water festivals. Some are wet and wild, others are solemn...
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Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:34:00 -0800

Japan: Nagoya Castle and more from Nagoya
The next day, we left for Kyoto for Nagoya via the Shinkansen. We were flying back to Manila from the Nagoya Airport. The...
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Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:29:00 -0800

Japan: Buddhist monuments of Horyu-ji (Ikaruga, Nara)
Our plan was to go a little further down the road to the town of Ikaruga to visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the...
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Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:26:00 -0800

Japan: Feeding deer in Nara, Japan
The next day, we headed to Nara, Japan, another UNESCO World Heritage Site (Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara), and another...
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Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:24:00 -0800

Japan: Kyoto, Japan and its historic monuments
Autumn in Kyoto, Japan attracts throngs of tourists every year to its temples and other historic monuments. And we're lucky...
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Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:47:00 -0800

North Philippines: Best pizzas north of Metro Manila
Pizza is one of my personal favorites. Those who know me should know this fact very well. So I'm compiling a list of my...
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Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0800

Manila: Ateneo Alumni Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Rizal Park
Filipinos rarely visit Rizal Park. I guess it's because we feel it's just there. Every time I get the opportunity to pass by...
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Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:24:00 -0800

Pampanga: News from the 1st Annual Clark Freeport Horse Festival
We were in Clark last November 28 to attend the opening of the 1st Annual Clark Freeport Horse Festival. The day started with a...
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Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:47:00 -0800

Around Clark: Rodizio Rooftop Grill at Holiday Inn Clark
Clark and the area around it is a haven for international cuisine. Holiday Inn Clark has three restaurants worth dining in. One...
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Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:22:00 -0800

Malaysia: Nasi Kandar, Zouk and more from Kuala Lumpur
Nasi kandar is a steamed rice meal that is originally from Penang. It can be plain or mildly flavored, and served with a...
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Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:06:00 -0800

Book now for the Ultimate Pampanga Giant Lantern Festival Tour!
Mark your calendars! The Giant Lantern Festival will be on December 19, 2009! And Ultimate Philippines will be organizing a...
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Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:53:00 -0800

Christmas Edition (Issue 4) of Northbound Magazine is out!
We talk about the Belenismo of Tarlac, Giant Lantern Festival, Sinukwan Festival, Christmas shopping and more in Issue 4 of...
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Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:16:00 -0800

Malaysia: Genting Higlands and theme park fun at the peak!
Who said Genting Highlands is all about casinos? The Genting Theme Park in Genting Highlands is one exciting Malaysian...
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Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:16:00 -0800

Singapore: Singapore's version of bak kut teh
Bak kut teh is not only found in Malaysia. In fact, Singapore has its own version of this "pork bone tea" as bak kut teh is...
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Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:03:00 -0800

Singapore: Holland Village's eateries and watering holes
Holland Village is a small commercial enclave that has become a popular area for younger Singaporeans and expats. Known for its...
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Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:19:00 -0800

Singapore: Orchard Road, Lau Pa Sat and more food adventures in Singapore
Singapore, just like neighboring Malaysia, is a culinary delight. Every time I visit Singapore, my friends take me around to...
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