Mel's Place
This blog is mainly about my personal Travel / Leisure experience with some information/useful tips, as well as bit-by-bit travel itinerary with a large collection of photos from Asia. You’ll also find here with topics regarding Movies, Fashion, Food and Restaurants as well as glimpse of other things. |
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Havaianas Holds Boracay SemBreak Special Sale
2007-10-24 18:29:00
While the rest of the city is clopping around in their high-heels and oxfords, there's a Boracay-bound contingent ready to take their shoes off and party in time for the semester break.
The question is: how can you kick it in style with nothing but a few strips of nylon, some shades and a heck of a lot of sand?
Start with your flip-flops—and for big impact, make sure you slip your feet into a
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My Pandesal!
2007-10-22 18:07:00
Pandesal is the most popular and traditional Filipino bread usually eaten during breakfast. The Pandesal recipe has been passed down from generation to generation and almost every family have this every morning. No doubt, Pandesal has always been a big part in our family and it reminds me of my childhood days. I can still remember vividly when dad used to bring us this bread every morning after
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HUANGPU RIVER CRUISE
2007-10-19 18:08:00
After a sumptous fine Chinese set-meal dinner at the Yang Guang Hotel, we then headed to the Bund's southern end ferry port for a one-hour cruise on the Huangpo River.
We headed off on time, the ship sails off from the dock on the Bund as soon as we heared the loud sound of a big horn. We enjoyed an open panaromic views on both sides of the river, the buildings in different architectural
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OKWAP C150 HELLO KITTY
2007-10-17 00:07:00
Say hello to C150 HELLO KITTY, the latest edition from Okwap.
The phone outer casing features a classic Victorian style. It can be customized in several Hello Kitty themes. It is packed with many cool function such as:
Dual Sim Cards English/Chinese menu Built in 2 megapixel CMOS camera Built in Hello Kitty Flash Menu, wallpapers, ringtones Supports 3 GP Format Video Recording
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Amazing Race Asia (Promotional Event)
2007-10-15 19:05:00
For all Filipinos out there: You guys might want to check this out...
TEAM REGISTRATION
Participants must be aged 18 & above on race day. The team can be made up of 2 people of the same gender or mixed group.ID cards with picture must be presented for proof of age.Each team must consist of two members.Each team must submit a team photo on www.axn-asia.com.Participants must complete and
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Havaianas Metallic Logo
2007-10-09 19:37:00
When I bought four pairs of Havaianas flip flops before, I told myself those were ENOUGH. But recently when I received in my inbox a newsletter from Havaianas Philippines introducing a new style "Metallic Logo" on straps, I can't resist thinking about it. Now, I have to confess, my brain was really starting to tell me to buy these new eye-appealing footwear. I'm already entertaining the idea,
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YUYUAN BAZAAR
2007-10-07 18:15:00
After shopping at Nanjing Road, we went to YuYuan Bazaar located in the downtown area of Shanghai. The bazaar has lots of souvenir shops specialize in traditional Chinese arts, crafts and jewelries, crammed together in small and large alleys.
There's a Starbucks Coffee right in front of the lake just in case you want a uniquely blended coffee beverage while relaxing.
The Yuyuan Bazaar is
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NANJING ROAD
2007-09-23 18:39:00
After lunch we were given time to mosey through the stores on Nanjing Road.
In the early century Nanjing Road in Shanghai was the first commercial road. And now, it's a shopper's paradise known as the "Oriental Paris". This extensive commercial shopping district has loads of modern shopping malls, specialty stores, theatres and international hotels lining up the streets. This place is often
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Halloween Costume for Kids
2007-09-15 02:17:00
It's October next month, which means it's the Halloween month, where kids in Halloween Costume going door to door begging treats and playing monkeyshines. For many of us, Halloween has become synonymous with sweets and candies, scary witches, creepy ghosts, goblins, skeletons, scarecrows, haunted houses, pumpkins and costumes. What sets Halloween Costume apart is that they are often
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Sakura & Green Tea Botanical Watermist
2007-09-11 19:17:00
I discovered "Terranova Sakura and Green Tea Botanical Watermist", a few months back when I went to Beauty Bar in Gateway mall branch. While waiting for my sister, I've tried some stuff and I was at a loss as to which fragrance to choose until I found the Sakura body mist. I liked it so much that I bought one for myself.
Product Features:
Sakura, the soft Japanese Cherry Blossom, evokes the
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BRAZILIAN BARBECUE RESTAURANT
2007-09-09 18:08:00
Moving on, we were off to have our buffet lunch at Brazilian Barbecue Restaurant, a popular rodizio style restaurant that specializes in roasted and barbecued meats.
Served in a party like atmosphere, the long buffet counter had homemade dishes and delicacies of every kind. There were also enough salads that any vegetarian can have. I wish I knew the names of all the food that we had.
The
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BRASIPILIPINAS 2007
2007-09-08 03:27:00
Havaianas and Escola Brasileira de Capoeire Philippines (EBC) proudly present Brasipilipinas 2007!
They invite you to this month-long celebration of Brazilian culture in the Philippines in line with the commemoration of Brazilian Independence day this month.
Here are the Schedule of Activities: BRASILIPINAS STREET FAIR
Glorietta 3 Park
Showcase of Brazilian culture, music and sports
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2007 NCAA CHEERDANCE COMPETITION
2007-09-06 19:22:00
WOW! I'd like to congratulate my niece AYA and her teammates for winning the 2007 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Cheerdance Competition. Until now, I can't believe she joined the cheerleading squad at school. I've known her as a shy girl, quite and soft spoken. So, I'm still awed by all of this.
During the event everyone of the pep/cheering squad showed their organized routines
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DONGWU SILK FACTORY AND STORE
2007-09-04 00:47:00
Early in the morning, we reached our first destination - the Dongwu Silk factory and store. Upon our arrival, a lady guide gave us a brief overview about the silk in China and information on silk production.
She told us that the secret to silk production is the tiny creature known as the silkworm, which is the caterpillar of the silk moth Bombyx mori.
We witnessed the process of the first
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