A long time ago, in my little village in England on the other side of the world, I was able to prove another of my golden rules.
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Winning the bid to host the 10th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC), the biggest and most important gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders from China and all over the world, the Philippines has welcomed a total of 3,000 international and 1,000 local business leaders.
Department of Tourism (DoT) Secretary Ace Durano has discussed the current tourism business scenario and additional prospects with Dr.
Often described as a traveler's personal version of business-class flights, charter flights reap a significant advantage when it comes to mass tourism.
Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
Murphy's Law is every first-time traveler's nightmare and taking it to heart is not some freaky way of looking at the glass as only half-full but just making sure that you even have a glass left, never mind the water.
Thus when preparing for a backpacking trip alone across Europe, I had the Girl Scout motto "Laging Handa" emblazoned all over my version of a backpack: a luggage, a hand-carry and a bag.
Last Saturday, it was Germany's "Feuerwerk" versus China's Pyro Power in the World Pyro Olympics 2009 that is being hosted by the City of Taguig until December 19, 2009. This coming Saturday, November 28, it will be Japan's Fire Power versus Australia's might and light.
The much anticipated event will be participated in by eight countries including the Philippines.
Apartment versus hotel in Madrid
'Bike On, Bike Off' is the brainchild of the Light Rail Transit Administration (LRTA) and Tiklop society, a bicycle advocacy group.
As a first-time visitor to Iloilo City, my knowledge about the place is practically zero except for the fact that chicken inasal and batchoy are delicious food that supposedly came from that place.
It was a friendly suggestion from a relative that prompted businessman Eric Fariñas to invest in a hotel back in 2005. His nephew, Michael V. Fariñas (the current mayor of Laoag City) told him that it would be nice if Laoag City could add to its roster of hotels a place not only fit for discerning businessmen and tourists but also one that fits global standards.
It sparked Eric's interest and two things sealed the deal: his inclination for the construction business, and the budding tourism market he personally observed to be booming.
What looks like a dwarf's boot in the more than 7,100 islands of the Philippines is actually Negros Oriental which forms part of Negros Island, the fourth largest in the Philippines.
"As I was driving along Roxas Blvd., I was overwhelmed to see this majestic ship docked at the pier.
Blame it on the novels and bedtime stories about pirates and buccaneers seeking adventure in the high seas and laying claim on deserted islands.
Cebu City - To continuously draw in tourists to the country and further promote the Philippines as a top destination in the pacific, the government and private sector should come up with a 20-year marketing and promotions plan that will continuously entice foreigners to set foot here, a tourism stakeholder said last November 2.
During a press conference in Cebu City, tourism expert Dr.
The Department of Tourism (DoT) now joins Prince Albert II of Monaco and Sir David Attenborough in the Birdlife Species Champions honour roll, as it seals its commitment to the conservation of one of the rarest birds in the world, the Cebu Flowerpecker (Dicaeum quadricolor), only found in the Philippines.
Secretary Ace Durano recently signed an agreement with Birdlife International's Head of Conservation Richard Grimmet, to firm up their support to protect this endangered bird species, endemic to the island of Cebu.
"Preventing Extinctions is a global programme of Birdlife, pushing for awareness and involvement in conservation of rare birds.
A popular United Kingdom-based TV show that airs in the National Geographic and British Broadcasting Corporation channel is featuring the country's unusual methods of transportation.
For 184 days next year, Shanghai will inspire the world and create Exposition history as it hosts the World Expo.
Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of industries of all nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges.
"The Shanghai Expo 2010 is an important opportunity to promote the city.
I experienced a lot of firsts two weeks ago.
Stopping for a short stay or traveling at a short distance?
Vacationing on a small budget or taking along small kids?
You've got to smile BIG 'coz we've got you covered.
Commuting by train is the way to travel on any of these occasions.
I used to live in a country on the other side of the world - actually it was Brazil in the old days.
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