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Tops: The Antipolo of Cebu

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

Going to Tops could be quite difficult for tourists who does not have any friends in Cebu. The only option for tourists is to rent a car going there or hire a taxi cab (one taxi offered us 600 Pesos from Escario St. to Tops only). Luckily, we have a friend that is already based [...]

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Cheap Taxi at Mactan Airport in Cebu

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

I was lucky enough to have travelled to cebu with a seasoned traveller. When we got our luggage from the arrival area we headed to the exit to get a taxi. The usual taxi companies were there asking us if we wanted a cab to get to our destination. My [...]

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Waterfront Hotel at Cebu

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

Aside from Shangri La Mactan, Marriot Hotel, and Plantation Bay, Waterfront Hotel at Cebu is amongst the premier hotels there. In my recent Cebu trip, I had the opportunity to stay there for 4 days and 3 nights. And if you are going to stay there because of work, you will have the chance to [...]

Popularity: 7% [?]

STK at No Problem Restaurant

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

No Problem Restaurant is a Dampa-like style of a restaurant where you market first the food in their own mini market where you’ll find Lapu-Lapu (a fish named after a certain Filipino hero of Cebu), crabs, seaweeds and the likes, then ask them to cook it for you and then eat it.
Popularity: 7% [?]

Popularity: 7% [?]

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Now Open

Friday, May 5th, 2006

The Marco Polo Plaza in Cebu, sitting at 600 feet above sea level in the prestigious Nivel Hills district is now open for business.
“This fully renovated hotel features 329 guestrooms and suites, equipped with broadband Internet access, luxurious bathroom amenities, manifest aesthetically deluxe accommodations and service for the discerning traveler. Living up to its world-class [...]

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The Original AA Barbeque

Saturday, April 22nd, 2006

The Original AA Barbeque is located along Salinas Drive at Lahug, Cebu City. It is famous for its barbeque dishes mainly because it is not the type where you would sit down first, call a waiter, then order your meal. The first step that you should do is to order at the counter where you [...]

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Aliwan Fiesta Contingents

Friday, March 31st, 2006

First of a series.
Introducing the group Lumad Basakanon of Cebu City’s famed Sinulog Festival

Popularity: 14% [?]

Popularity: 14% [?]

Things To Do In Cebu

Friday, February 17th, 2006

I’m not sure whether “Cebu is THE Philippines’ leading tourist destination”, but the article from Go Asia: Asia for Visitors list of things to do in Cebu does sum up the best must-see’s in the island quite well.
The historical Colon Street take centerstage, of course. And the buzzing and fast-evolving Cebu shopping scene was f [...]

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Kirsten & Corinne Beach Wear

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

Boracay beach wear has hit Davao! Well, SM Davao that is. On limited display right now are the Kirsten & Corinne Footwear. This shop specializes in Beach Sandals and Mesh bags for frolicking in the beach.

Popularity: 14% [?]

Popularity: 14% [?]

The BIG three

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

Be prepared as the BIG three is coming. Three of the country’s biggest festivals will unfold starting next week!
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Popularity: 10% [?]