• From Empty to Booked: How a ₱1,600 Facebook Ad Filled My Airbnb

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    Ever wonder how to increase your Airbnb bookings? You clicked on this post because you want to know exactly how I used just ₱1,600 in Facebook ads to fill my Airbnb rental, Issa Suites, for May and June 2024. Are You Facebook Ads Savvy? If you’re already comfortable running Facebook Ads through Ads Manager (https://adsmanager.facebook.com),

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  • Cebu Ocean Park: A Great Underwater Adventure for All Ages

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    Nestled within the SM Seaside Complex at the South Road Properties in Cebu City, Cebu Ocean Park offers an awesome adventure perfect for families with young children and older relatives. This massive ocean park (opened in August 2019) is brought to you by the same team behind Manila Ocean Park. Cebu Ocean Park is a

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  • From Condo Owner to Superhost: A Year of Hosting on Airbnb

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    Transitioning from condo dweller to Airbnb Superhost wasn’t without its challenges, from listing optimization to managing guest expectations and handling unexpected situations. But these were all valuable learning experiences. Read on to find out what it’s like.

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  • A Quest for Refund: Reflecting on My Coco Life Insurance Purchase

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    Okay, if you’re like who couldn’t say ‘no’ to anyone, you’d understand me. We’ve ALL been there. You’re cruising through the mall hand in hand with your loved one when suddenly an overly enthusiastic salesperson appears out of thin air, promising you the deal of a lifetime. Remember those pushy credit card people? Multiply that

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  • From Guest to Host: How Airbnb Changed My Approach to Travel and Hospitality

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    For most of my adult life, I was a devoted hotel guest. The reliability, amenities, sheer convenience—it was a no-brainer. In my three years working as an admin assistant in Dubai, we always booked 4-star hotels or better for visiting delegates, which developed my appreciation for hotels with excellent hospitality When I settled in Cebu

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  • Pampanga to Baguio: A 72-Hour Big Family Adventure with Kids

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    Cramming a family trip with toddlers into 3 days? We did it (and survived!) Looking back, sure, there were a few unexpected twists and turns – the detour to Baguio, the Airbnb hunt, and the on-the-go potty training on the bus. But those minor hiccups were completely overshadowed by the incredible memories we made.

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  • A Letter to My Youngest Sibling

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    Dearest Youngest Sibling, I recall seeing you swinging on a wooden swing, lost in contemplation, that day in EVO Nature Park. I couldn’t help but wonder what you were thinking as you stared into the distance. Was it a mixture of joy and fear, as it is for so many of us who have just

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