The world is confusing, no doubt about it. Sometimes we want places to stay the same. Other times we want something new in the places that we visit again. The first time we visited Museo Pambata, the kids had fun. A couple of visits to this kid-friendly establishment in Manila City, it stayed the same. That’s why we were pleasantly surprised to see new additions when we revisited the Museong Pambata over the long holy week weekend. Continue reading Revisiting Museo Pambata (Manila City)
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Swimming Pool of Cocoon Boutique Hotel
A hotel’s swimming pool has its unique pull on certain guests. The fact that Cocoon Boutique Hotel has a pool made us decide to visit it over the long weekend. Now, there are reasons why we’re writing separately on the swimming pool of Cocoon Boutique Hotel. There are reasons why we’re writing this article ahead of the main article for this unassuming yet sophisticated hotel somewhere in the heart of Quezon City. Continue reading Swimming Pool of Cocoon Boutique Hotel
Ranking the Rides of Enchanted Kingdom
It’s good to discover that the best theme park in the Philippines, Enchanted Kingdom, added new rides since the last time we went here. We also discovered that a visit to Enchanted Kingdom is more fun, at least for us, when done late in the afternoon, around 4:00 p.m., when the sun is about to set. The cooler weather makes it more fun and less energy draining. The park (located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna) closes at 9:00 p.m. so there’s enough time to go around. Continue reading Ranking the Rides of Enchanted Kingdom
Try the Disk-O-Magic of Enchanted Kingdom
Obviously to keep the theme park fresh to guests, the new and frequent visitors alike, the Enchanted Kingdom (Sta. Rosa, Laguna) brings in new rides from time to time. The last time we were here, Enchanted Kingdom welcomed the EKstreme Tower Ride. This time around, we didn’t expect to see, and so we were smiling when we saw, the spanking-new Disk-O-Rama. Continue reading Try the Disk-O-Magic of Enchanted Kingdom
Have a Cheesy Valentines Day!
Yes, we in the Philipines celebrate Valentines Day, just like all the cheesy hearts in the world. There’s the usual romantic dinner dates and trip to that quiet place, with Valentines as an excuse. Romantic messages clog cellphone networks and flood the internet. Let’s clog the internet some more. Continue reading Have a Cheesy Valentines Day!
Trick Art Museum (Seri Fantasy World, Manila Ocean Park)
Art is understandably outside the domain, and interest, of the common people. Art is generally expensive. It’s either fashionably snobbish or genuinely boring. So, what better way to beautifully and effectively bring art to the general public but to make it interactive? And cool. Fun and cool. Continue reading Trick Art Museum (Seri Fantasy World, Manila Ocean Park)
Imperial Palace Waterpark and Spa Cebu
In terms of historical significance, we know Mactan Island as the place where the forces of the Spanish conquestador, Ferdinand Magellan, and the Filipino forces of Lapu-Lapu, [see also Revisiting Magellan’s Cross, Mactan Shrine and Basilica del Sto. Nino]. In terms of tourist attractions, we know Mactan Island as the location of a number fine beaches and 5-star resorts, including the Imperial Palace Waterpark and Spa Cebu. Continue reading Imperial Palace Waterpark and Spa Cebu
Summer Water Fun at Club Manila East (CME)
There’s something about water and kids, a bond that probably started when we all started as growing fetuses floating in mom’s womb. We don’t know any scientific basis for that link but it’s fairly obvious when kids hit water venues. This is evident in a water world east of the Metro, the Club Manila East (CME), a place that has so much to offer for kids and adults. Continue reading Summer Water Fun at Club Manila East (CME)
Saving Jessica Sanchez, American Idol and Rajo Laurel
This is a first for us — this time, we are going to ask everyone, Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike, to support and vote for our own, Jessica Sanchez. We’re a little late with the news, but we just learned that Jessica was voted off American Idol Season 11, which means she received the lowest vote. She survived to sing for another day because the judges — God bless you Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler — wisely decided to use their only “save”. Here’s Jessica saying thanks after the show: Continue reading Saving Jessica Sanchez, American Idol and Rajo Laurel
Lost in Burnham Park, Baguio City
Burnham Park is a combination of many things, but the heart of this Baguio tourist attraction is the water world. Paddle to your heart’s content and choose from the variety of boats at the lagoon (or is it properly called a man-made lake?) Continue reading Lost in Burnham Park, Baguio City