The Pinay Solo Backpacker

Who says one cannot travel with an injured foot?  Well I did…but with a little help of a reliable pedicab.  If  biking sounds too exhausting ( like when I biked around Angkor Wat wearing my blue dress)  then pedicab tour is a great alternative.  I wonder why we have no pedicab tours here?  I’ve seen lovely yellow pedicabs decorated with flowers in Penang and Melaka pedaled by locals touring  visitors around the city despite the unforgiving sun. Pedicab experience allows in-depth touring that’s otherwise seen only in bike or walking tours.

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National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) in collaboration with the Department of Tourism  will develop a “One Stop” Heritage Trail at the Relief Map of the Philippines found in Rizal Park (also known as Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines).   The said attraction can be found along Taft Avenue in Manila.

The said project is meant to celebrate the upcoming 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal (the Philippine’s National Hero).  It will serve as an overview of all heritage sites within the country. (more…)

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I never get tired of going back to  SM Mall of Asia  (SM MOA) for the 2011 (2nd) Philippine International Pyromusical Competition.   Actually, I wanted to watch the United Kingdom‘s firework display, for the obvious reason–> they we’re last year’s champion,  so I  told Melo I’ll be joining last Saturday ‘s show which happened to feature France and China.

I was actually delighted to see (more…)

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“Where art thou?”, my friend Angel texted.  I nearly missed the biggest fireworks display competition in the Philippines due to a family event.  I remember last year, I was watching it alone from afar by the seaside but I can’t  hear the music.  But this time, I was able to experience the fireworks with music up close with some PTB friends, thank’s to Melo for the invite.

The 2nd Philippine International Pyromusical Competion will be held every Saturday from February  12 to March 12, 2011 from 7-8pm at Seaside Boulevard in SM Mall of Asia. (more…)

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1st Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was held at SM Mall of Asia or MOA.  It aims to showcase delightful displays of the world’s leading pyrotechnic events.  Participating countries  were: Philippines, Malaysia, USA, UK, China, Japan, France, and Singapore.  It is best viewed over sumptuous dinners at SM Mall of Asia‘s San Miguel bay and the Veranda restaurants. (more…)

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