Am glad there are one-of-kind, wholesome shows in Manila which we can proudly tell our visiting friends to see, apart from the usual walk to Intramuros and the Manila Bay sunset. This is what happened when I brought my balikbayan mom to see Wanders at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque last year. Heard nothing but "ooh's and aah's" from her and the whole brood; same with my American mother-in-law who was duly impressed and said it's one of the best shows she's seen. You see, a "tourist attraction" need not only be a place, it can also be a spectacle, a ... Continue Reading...
Archives for March 2009
Italianni’s “Small Price for a Big Lunch”
I like Italianni's. My all-time favorite is their pasta pomodoro in spaghettini and the complimentary ciabatta bread with balsamic vinegar dip. Prices are a bit on the high side but the servings are ample.This is one resto chain I don't go to everyday, but the few times I've been here, I haven't been disappointed. Once, I had just come from the graveyard shift and splurged on their Grand Platter at something like 500 pesos +++. It was the most I can do to assuage my sleeplessness and hungriness (errrr, hunger!) but it was worth it. Nothing like steak, sausage, ... Continue Reading...
World’s safest airlines
Continuing this travel series, here's a listing of some major airlines with no fatalities resulting from accidents and other causes, so far. Some of my favorite airlines are unfortunately not listed here :( Enclosed in parenthesis is the year the airline was established: Air Macau (1994) Dragonair (1985) Emirates (1985) EVA Air (1990) Jetstar (2002) Hawaiian Airlines (1941) Qantas (1920) Qatar Airways (1993) Oman Air (1993) Royal Brunei Airlines (1974) Ryanair (1985) Shanghai Airlines (1985) A more complete list here ... Continue Reading...
Countries where the Philippine passport can take you, visa-free
A few of my girl friends who are married to foreigners have told me, not once, but a number of times that they will adopt their husbands' citizenship when the time comes, if only for the chance to change their passport.According to them, travelling between countries is a hassle when you're holding the Philippine passport. Visa and immigration officers tend to give one a hard time, a sad fact of life that comes with being the citizen of the Third World whose enterprising countrymen can come up with anything - from fake LVs to fake documents. Yes, including what am ... Continue Reading...
Anti-theft software for your Mac/laptop
Okay, so an unsafe environment will probably make you think now about how to keep your precious laptop from disappearing in the hands of bad elements. I still have to encounter companies offering laptop and cellphone insurance in this country. The most people do is shop car insurance or get cheap life assurance quote. This is understandable, considering the high risk involved. What you can do is to probably include your gadgets as part of your home insurance, but it will probably be insured only in case of burglary in your home. Another option is to acquire secured ... Continue Reading...
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