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Where to find Stationery Shops in Singapore
Aside from the many landmarks and must-visit spots, I always make it a point to check out stationery shops whenever I’m on a trip. Not only do I get my stationery fix, I also get to buy pasalubong for friends back home. So while The Hubby was making elaborate plans to feast on Malay, Chinese and Indian food before our Singapore trip, I was frantically googling “where to shop for stationery in Singapore” on my laptop. I knew from previous trips that the Lion City had some of the finest stationery shops in Asia and I couldn’t wait to pay them a visit! But with only an afternoon to spare,…
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Travel News: No More Airline Fuel Charges in 2015
It looks like 2015 will be THE year to travel for many Filipinos as Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) scraps airline fuel charges effective immediately! Yahoo! Read details below. CAB scraps airline fuel charges by Miguel R. Camus (via Inquirer.net) MANILA, Philippines–Expect airline ticket prices to ease as early as next week as the government scraps the fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights operating in the Philippines because of the sharp decline in global crude oil prices. Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) executive director Carmelo Arcilla said Wednesday that the resolution to remove the fuel surcharge was signed Wednesday. He said that airlines would be served with the order…
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Getting Around QC: Riding the COMET
I had a very pleasant time riding the COMET this morning. No, not that comet. 🙂 THIS COMET. //photo grabbed from Get Philippines’ Facebook page The COMET or City Optimized Managed Electric Transport is an e-vehicle designed as an alternative to the various modes of transportation in Metro Manila, particularly the jeepney. GET Philippines, the company behind the COMET, has been giving free rides for the past couple of weeks now for its SM North-Katipunan route in preparation for its regular run beginning October 10, 2014. I drive to work daily from Fairview to Katipunan. That’s about 90 minutes a day of suffering through horrible traffic. EVERY.…
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5 Travel Tips When Experiencing Europe for the First Time
Today’s guest post by Anna Smith reminds us how important planning is especially if you’re visiting a place for the first time. Traveling to Europe can be daunting if you’ve never been there before. The countless possible places to visit that Europe presents can also be quite overwhelming but once you’ve nailed down exactly where you want to travel to, it goes without saying that the key to efficient traveling is through research. So, with this mind, we have come up with a list of 5 tips to consider when booking your route around Europe. Use reputable hostel providers to help you cut costs It’s a pretty…
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Pinay Traveller Feature on ZenHealth Magazine
Just received a pleasant surprise today. Some months back, I was interviewed by a writer from Zen Health Magazine. The magazine was doing an article about women solo travellers and I was one of those they wanted to feature. So long story short, the issue was finally printed and today, I got my copy! Cool, huh? One of the things that I talked about in the article is the fact that a lot of women become a bit smug when they travel. Unfortunately, this becomes their downfall. Trust me, I’ve been there. Here’s what I have to say about it: “When you travel solo, you should never be overconfident. Keep…
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