Classic MINI Coopers Meet Modern Style

Do you want to ride and drive a MINI for a weekend? Oh hell yeah, I would love to! :) MINI Philippines is making it happen. How? Tweet them three words that best say why MINI is YOU, and the best one would take home a MINI for the weekend. Don't forget the hashtag #BeMiniBeMe :) How cool is that?



Last Saturday morning, I trooped to Macapagal with my cousin Lester (who's a total car geek) to check out the MINI Cooper Club of the Philippines' 2nd E.B. or meetup, upon the invitation of my friend Ken, who happens to be the President of the club. Here are the cars that came. More classics this time around than that of the last Sierra Madre Fun Run. But all's cool, MINIs are MINIs. They rock! :)

Smart launches the new Nokia Lumia 710

Smart launched yesterday the new Nokia Lumia 710! They threw an awesome welcome party at the REPUBLIQ, The Cafe and the Activity Center in front, which had a display of the new Nokia Lumia 710 Windows phone. They even flew in internationally acclaimed DJ Erick Morillo for the event! FUN! :)

The Nokia Lumia 710 packs Microsoft's Windows Phone 7.5 mobile operating system, or more commonly known as Mango. It features a distinctive and innovative Windows Live tiles touch screen interface, which flip to inform the user of a new message, or display the most recent information in real time (whether it may be a conversation, an image, or a social media alert).

Boracay Tourist Information and Assistance Centre Launched in Station 2

The Department of Tourism and the Municipality of Malay inaugurated last Friday the Boracay Tourist Information and Assistance Centre (BTIC), located at the beach front of Station 2, formerly Boracay Boat Station 2, in Barangay Balabag, Boracay Island in Aklan, to better address the various information, safety, and security concerns of tourists.



The Boracay Tourist Information Centre was inaugurated at a very opportune time with the unfolding of the summer season, as a lot of domestic and foreign tourists have started flocking the popular party-island in the Philippines, making it really more FUN in the Philippines and in Boracay!

Boholano Cuisine at Amorita Resort's Saffron Restaurant

While I really absolutely had fun and enjoyed my Bohol Country-side Tour and my fantastic Garden Villa accommodation, care of Amorita Resort in Panglao Island Bohol, my main purpose that night was to try and taste the signature Boholano Cuisine prepared by Amorita's Saffron Restaurant.



If I am to summarize the food experience and the taste in a word, it would be gingery. Bohol’s cuisine is characterized by the use of a lot of ginger, lemongrass and a turmeric. So here's what Amorita's Saffron Restaurant made for me that evening. Let's start the food adventure!

Amorita Resort in Panglao Island Bohol

Nestled at the far end of the famed Alona Beach in Panglao Island, on top of a seaside cliff, is Amorita Resort, a private and tranquil resort getaway which values your privacy and offers you comfort and luxury relaxation. The resort offers a breathtaking 180 degree view of the Bohol Sea.



Amorita Resort affords guests with their Ocean Villas, which gives them the most impressive amenity in the resort - a great view of the Bohol sea, its own pocket garden, private plunge pool, and a sun deck ideal for intimate moments or total relaxation; their Garden Villas, with the same amenities less the view of the sea; or their Deluxe Rooms, which offers comfort with premium on space.

Bohol: Rich in History, Culture and Island Adventure

The morning after, I was fetched by Gery, a DOT accredited tour operator, who services groups and brings them to the tourist spots around Bohol. Of course, my Bohol trip will never be complete without seeing the famous Chocolate Hills. The viewing deck is situated at Carmen, where the Chocolate Hills National Monument is located. There are approximately 1,776 hills, which are actually grass covered limestones, scattered in as much as 50 sq. kilometers covering several towns in Bohol.

Bohol: Traveling to Alona Beach in Panglao Island

Bohol, being one of the top local destinations of the Philippines, is becoming more and more known to both local and foreign travelers. One cannot help but marvel at a destination that has, what people say, "the complete tourism package" because there is something for everyone. Bohol has a provincial allure rich in history, heritage and culture, resorts of all class, best dive sites, great adventure, good food, and a lot more!



Bohol is valued to be a tropical, eco-tourism paradise - a must-see destination in Central Philippines, with the ancient limestone formations of the Chocolate Hills, the Tarsier Sanctuary, unparalleled underwater marine life, 16th century churches, and delicious native delicacies, being some of the reasons why people go to Bohol.

El Nido Palawan's Islands, Beaches, Lagoons, and Fun Activities

El Nido in Palawan boasts of more than 45 islands, that's why it brings a lot of excitement, adventure and fun to travelers and visitors to the place. It has a lot of picturesque limestone cliffs and formations, beaches, lagoons, and islands to discover. We went and explored some of the islands, lagoons, beaches and caves, when we were there a few weeks ago.



After breakfast at Miniloc Island Resort, our group proceeded to our itinerary. First up was the Small Lagoon and Big Lagoon, where we kayaked and enjoyed the scenery and its majestic allure. The photo below is courtesy of El Nido Resorts.

Miniloc Island Resort of El Nido Resorts Philippines

We stayed at Lagen Island for two nights. During the first night, we went on a sunset cruise, but the sun did not really show itself, so we were a bit disappointed with that. Although, having a cruise boat all to ourselves was quite of really awesome, which made up for the lack of a beautiful sunset :) We sailed back, had dinner, and slept soundly in our comfy beds.



The next day we were jam-packed with exciting and fun adventures, starting off with a breakfast at another El Nido Resorts property, Miniloc Island Resort, just 30 to 40 minutes boat ride away from Lagen Island. They say it is the introductory resort of El Nido because it costs cheaper but still gives the picturesque and jaw-dropping view and facilities for vacationers.