• Hotel Review: Treat Yourself to a Relaxing Weekend at Cebu Quest Hotel

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    Around March, I felt I needed a break from the daily grind. You know what I mean, fellow working-class 30-ish folks.  It doesn’t have to be a crazy fun island hopping trip or an adventure-filled nature getaway that required long hours of commute. So I began fantasizing about an awesome city break. Somewhere far enough…

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  • 4 Podcast Shows to Give a Try In Your Idle Time

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    Long commute, mindless chores, and dry spell – use these idle minutes to absorb amazing life and career lessons from these four fantastic podcast shows. But first, a quick note on listening for pleasure.. I’m a fan of audiobooks. I used to have a LibriVox app on my phone to choose classic audiobooks read by volunteers. I listen to them while on…

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  • Penny Dreadful: And So It Ends

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    I know it’s a dreadful Monday for most of us. And it doesn’t help that Penny Dreadful has just ended. Its finale was as gloomy as today’s weather here in Cebu City. If you’ve been keeping with up with Showtime’s dark and creepy drama, then you know what it feels like to see a beautiful…

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  • Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

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    ‘You haven’t seen the movie?’ the Rom-Com fanatic boyfriend asked. ‘Nope, I was busy.’ The action movie fan replied. (Yes, that’s me.) And then I continued reading the chick lit (lit, by the way, is a French word for ‘read‘). Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella is a piece of literature you won’t find on the ultimate list of…

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  • Legazpi Like a Local: 48 Hours of Adventure

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    Mayon Volcano’s majestic peak, the aroma of Laing simmering in coconut milk, and my father’s stories about Albay fueled my longing to visit Legazpi City. It felt strange. I’d explored other destinations—Bohol, Bukidnon, Cebu—and even ventured abroad, yet my father’s hometown remained a mystery. Where to Stay in Legazpi, Albay Let’s just say my Legazpi…

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