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Lemon Grass Restaurant 2007-12-13 17:07:00 Lemon Grass serves the best and exciting mix of Vietnamese and Thai style food. The interiors are nice, simple yet classy. The pastel quality of green color has a cool, relaxing and calming effect. The striking waitresses look elegant in their Vietnamese attire, which reminds me of the women in Saigon when we visited in 2004. Everything we had was really quite good. They were all very tasty and ...

Sunburst Fried Chicken 2007-12-12 23:43:00 If you ask where is the best tasting Fried Chicken in Cebu? Most Cebuanos would probably say it's Sunburst Fried Chicken. This eating-place existed for more than a decade as far as I can remember. During our trip we had the opportunity to have our decent meal experience at this place. We ordered the set meal, which came in portion sizes that were just right - a cup of rice, 2 pieces of fried ...

Chika-an sa Cebu Restaurant 2007-12-11 16:22:00 We had another Filipino gastronomic experience at Chika-an sa Cebu, an affordable fine dining restaurant. It is located just in front of Cebu Northwinds Hotel. The trendy restaurant makes the place more inviting. It had a modern Filipino decor with soft and warm lighting. The restaurant can get a little noisy if it is full, but I like the friendly and informal atmosphere. (lampshade in ...

Golden Cowrie Restaurant 2007-12-09 17:07:00 I'm glad my hubby introduced me to Golden Cowrie Restaurant. I would say this place is perfect for those who really crave for a truly gastronomic experience. It is really a feast and a great value for money! This outlet has rapidly gained popularity as it offers a superb selection of delectable choices of Filipino culinary delights. The restaurant décor might be described as 'native chic". It ...

Lessons in Life 2007-12-07 21:12:00 This was sent to me through e-mail by my friend Ayen. I thought, I should post it here. This is something good to read and a few points to ponder for a meaningful life. 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Don't take yourself up seriously. No one else does. 5. Pay off your credit cards every ...

Cebu Northwinds Hotel 2007-12-06 17:07:00 We stayed at Cebu Northwinds Hotel, a good budget hotel in a good location, very safe and convenient. The hotel is suitable for budget conscious travelers. It is ideally located just a stone's throw away from the great restaurants namely Golden Cowrie and Chika-an sa Cebu. (front desk) We stayed at the De Luxe Room, which was a little bit small but large enough to fit a double bed and a single ...

Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino Mactan Hotel 2007-12-04 17:33:00 Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino Mactan Hotel is near to the airport terminal. This five-star hotel offers a wide array of facilities for dining, business and pleasure, including a 24-hour international standard casino. Rooms Boasting 164 air-conditioned rooms that range from delightful poolside rooms to grand suites, the Waterfront has all the accommodation options you would expect from a ... Amp

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Havaianas: All-New 2008 Collection 2007-12-04 01:52:00 Flat or high? Plain or printed? Matte or metallic? Sure, choice is great. But having it all is even better, especially when it's about Havaianas' 2008 line of fab flip-flops featuring styles and prints ideal for everyone in the family. December ushers in all-new styles from Brazil's favorite footwear brand to put some much needed spring in your step in time for the holidays. Choose from styles ...

Song Hye-gyo to debut in the U.S. 2007-12-03 17:35:00 Actress Song Hye-gyo is to debut in the United States through independent movies. Song has been cast to play a lead in director Sohn Su-beom's first full-length movie "Fetish." It's a psychological thriller about a woman who has unusual skills. Song will play opposite Arno Frisch, who played the lead in "Funny Game." "Fetish" is a low-budget independent movie, but ...

Crown Regency Hotel in V. Rama (formerly Metropolis Court Hotel) 2007-12-02 16:39:00 I don't want to sound offensive, but this was the worst hotel that I have stayed so far. I'm not really a persnickety person and I'm not too much into a flashy accommodation. Just a CLEAN room with working facilities, comfy bed and pillows are just fine with me. Though the location of Crown Regency Hotel in V. Rama (formerly Metropolis Court Hotel) is good and the room is wide, the hotel is a ...

Amazing Race Asia 2: Leg 2 2007-11-29 16:21:00 Place: Leg 2 Philippines Manila - Green Star Bus Terminal Pila, Laguna - Municipal Center / Carabao Ploughing Rice Field Manila - Caltex Star Mart Manila, Sta. Cruz - Carriedo LRT Station Manila - Paco Park Leg 2 Winner, Marc and Rovilson from the Philippines. They won each the $5000 Credit Card issued by Standard Chartered Bank. The other Team Philippines Terri and Henry came 9th place. The ...

Cebu-Mactan International Airport 2007-11-27 23:15:00 The fastest way to get to Cebu City, Philippines is by air. There are various airlines which fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The following airline operators are Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, Air Philippines, SEAir, Asian Spirit, Cathay Pacific Airways, SilkAir, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Mandarin Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and China Southern Airlines. The ...

Cebu City: Introduction 2007-11-25 17:23:00 Hubby and I have been to Cebu City several times. In fact, we spent our honeymoon vacation there, but I wasn't into blogging yet at that time. Exploring this Queen City of the South can be quite a pleasant experience. I love this place because of the wide range of great food at affordable prices. Plus it offers glimpses of Cebus historical treasures such as the famous Magellan's Cross, the ...

Amazing Race Asia 2: Leg 1 2007-11-24 02:32:00 I watched Amazing Race Asia 2 last Thursday. The race started in Singapore and finished at a pit stop in a non-elimination leg of the race in Manila, Philippines. Sisters Vanessa and Pamela from Malaysia were the first to arrive. And they both got the prices for Leg 1, Nokia N95 and N73 mobile phones. Second, was our Team Philippines Best Buddies Marc and Rovilson. The other team ...