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Temple Tripping—Stories from Siem Reap, Part Three

Lods takes us through a number of different temples on her last day of trekking through Cambodia.

Temple Tripping—Stories from Siem Reap, Part Two

Lods’ temple-trekking trip continues as she visits the famed Angkor Wat.

A Bountiful Feast at Bellevue’s Café d’Asie Buffet

Betty enjoys a moderate but still bountiful feast at Bellevue’s All Day Buffet.

Temple Tripping—Stories from Siem Reap, Part One

Lods shares the sights and sounds of her trip to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, one temple at a time.

Tagaytay and Balisong – An Escape into Natural Art and History

What better place to look for knives than a barangay named Balisong? Miogi discovers an impressive selection of blades, a passionate shop owner, and a bit of history in Taal, Batangas.

Saved From the Flood by the New SM–Golden Haven Road

Betty and Wria discover a shortcut that saves them from having to float home during Tuesday’s flash floods.

Day 4 in Hong Kong - Departure and Dim Sum

Before leaving Hong Kong, Betty finally takes a farewell dim sum meal.

Wrapping Up in Hong Kong

Mass, malls, and massages—Day 3 in Hong Kong is like a weekend at home on steroids, as Betty squeezes in some shopping, eating, and token sightseeing.

Day 2 in Hong Kong – Rainy Mornings with Bruce Lee

Betty and company enjoy a rainy day breakfast with Bruce Lee and unravel the mystery of all the closed shops on their second day in Hong Kong.

The Great Southbound Hong Kong Holiday

Read about the great Southbound Hong Kong holiday! On Day 1, Betty and co. decide to play safe and grab a quick bite at McDo after a bumpy ride.

No Sweat Trip Brought To You By SCTEx!

On a recent trip to Subic, Toff happily bypasses the usual long, dry, congested, and rather boring drive in favor of the newly opened SCTEx, with its wide (not quite) empty roads and bucolic views.

The SLEX Service Station Survey

Leaving town for the long vacation? Be prepared with our survey of SLEX service stations, so you can plan the pit stops on your journey!

Liliw: A Southern Sight for Western Eyes

On a visit to his parent’s native land, Miogi discovers the country’s charms in places like Liliw, where he finds shoe shopping, simple food, and fresh streams to enjoy.

Too cool to be true at Enchanted Kingdom

A trip to the theme park and lots of ice cream to boot! What a treat! This post almost has us rushing off to Enchanted Kingdom.

The 12th Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival – The weekend of everything that (almost!) flies

Betty and Chris find that even though the balloons fail to take flight, the trip up north to see the Hot Air Balloon Festival is worth waking up for.

Tagaytay’s not-so-secret Sonya’s Garden

Johanna goes on an early Valentine’s Day date—with herself—and falls in love with Sonya’s Garden all over again.

My Next New Adventure

Ria Vita begins to explore South East Asia with a start-of-the-year trip to Kuala Lumpur and shares some pointers and hopes for more travel and adventure for the rest of the year.

Jars and More at Unique Finds

The quest for Sam Milby’s jars ends and Johanna’s artistic flair begins at a quaint roadside stall in Tagaytay as she stumbles across a “unique find” down South.

Country Fair at The Flower Farm Tagaytay

Enjoy a different weekend experience at the Country Fair at The Flower Farm on February 9 and 10, 2008 from 9AM to 5PM. Visit the one-of-a-kind outdoor bazaar featuring interesting gift items, art pieces, antiques, jewelry, accessories and delectable food selections from local restaurateurs in cool and breezy Tagaytay. For inquiries, please call The Flower Farm at 815-6664 or 815-6665.

Fresh From The Flower Farm

With two holidays coming up ahead, you can be sure flowers will play an important part in the celebration. We take an enlightening and inspiring trip to The Flower Farm in Tagaytay to see how their garden grows.