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Nuffnang's Fifth Anniversary at Borough

Wednesday, February 29, 2012Ryan Mach
The lively chatter, the tinkling of utensils, the soft RB music downstairs - all these sounds faded in the background as I looked at the pictures on the wall, closed my eyes for a few seconds and imagined myself being transported to another place. The place I wanted to be at that moment - New York. After all, I was at Borough - a restaurant named after the...

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Travel Guide - How to Get to Apo Island

Sunday, February 26, 2012Ryan Mach
Apo Island is a volcanic island located off the southeastern tip of Negros Island, 30 km south of Negros Oriental. It's known for its marine habitat protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (NIPA) and under the jurisdiction of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). A popular dive site and snorkeling destination among tourists, Apo Island has been documented by the global science community, thanks to the Siliman...

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Snorkeling in Apo Island - It's A Wonderful World Down There

Sunday, February 26, 2012Ryan Mach
Memory holds better images than photographs. A poetic, dramatic excuse for someone who has experienced something great but doesn't have a picture to show it. But then again, do all great memories have to be proven through pictures? Can't stories suffice? I may not have a picture to show you what a great experience it was, but you should believe me when I say that it's awesome. Will you...

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Meet the Young Blood Travelers - Marvin and Ross

Monday, February 20, 2012Ryan Mach
Travel buddy and office mate, Marvin, shares his travel journal primarily written as a Valentine present for his significant other, Ross. The unique yet romantic proposition earned him lots of hugs and kisses from his lover, who was enamored by the adjectives littered across the write-up. Marvin is a hopeless romantic, a poet in the making, a dreamer and sometimes, a nutcase and a loon. The journal below is...

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8 Reasons You Should Stay at Harold's Mansion

Monday, February 20, 2012Ryan Mach
Harold's Mansion is a backpackers' hostel located at the heart of Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental. There are several reasons you should stay here when you travel to the City of Gentle People: 1. Great location. Situated right beside the busy stretch of Hibbard Avenue, Harold's Mansion is a 5-minute walk away from Silliman University, the town plaza, Rizal Boulevard and various restaurants. There are a lot of...

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Why You Should Date a Traveler

Sunday, February 19, 2012Ryan Mach
'Should' is probably a strong verb to use but that's pretty much the point of this post. And the point is to make those looking for a date see and realize that dating a traveler is the best oddball idea there is (not just for Valentine's). Let me set the record straight though that I'm not in any way referring to myself. Beginning travelers like me, who have...

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Food Trips

Kanto Freestyle - Gourmet Breakfast in the Corner of the Street

Friday, February 17, 2012Ryan Mach
"Where do we eat?" That's the multi-dollar question we ask ourselves every time we go on lunch break. Apart from fast-food joints offering the same food everyday, there aren't many options available in Ayala during graveyard shift as far as dining out is concerned. When you don't have that much of a choice, you're willing to try anything and go anywhere just to enjoy dinner. There's a concessionaire...

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Part 5: The Cebu Experience - Camotes Island

Wednesday, February 15, 2012Ryan Mach
Out of town getaways aren't complete without hitting the beach, at least for me. For some reason however, I was reluctant to join my travel mates go beach hopping in Camotes, a small island located North of Cebu. It took some cajoling before I finally gave in, though I wouldn't have minded staying inside the Sampaguita Suites and do my own round of exploration around the city.  Commuting...

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Why Solo Travel Rocks and Why It Sometimes Sucks

Monday, February 13, 2012Ryan Mach
They say there is no better way to experience a destination than to explore it yourself. Exploring a destination can be done with a company or (para maiba naman) alone. Going alone can be a fun and liberating experience (scary for some) but it also has a few downside. Here are some of the things I have learned and discovered from my first solo adventure in Dumaguete. 1....

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Meet the Young Blood Traveler : Marj

Monday, February 06, 2012Ryan Mach
Young Blood Traveler* Marj Garra, an assistant manager in an international company in Makati, talks about how she was bitten by the travel bug; shares her dream destination and offers a few advice to newbie travelers.   With friends at Calle Crisologo in Vigan When and how did your passion for traveling start? I was bit by the travel bug around the end of 2009 or early 2010. I...

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5 Ways to See the World for Free

Sunday, February 05, 2012Ryan Mach
We've all dreamed about getting out of our comfort zones, seeing the world and travelling extensively. We just can't afford to actually do it because there are various hang-ups and considerations that prevent us from taking the plunge. Jobs and money are two primary things that mostly hold us back. I, for one, just can't imagine quitting my day job without a sure fall back especially in these...

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Why You Should Stroll Along Rizal Boulevard (When You're in Dumaguete)

Friday, February 03, 2012Ryan Mach
Almost as soon as the lamps are lit a glow appears on the horizon. The tip of a moonrise appears. Kerouac and Ginsberg want to watch it. We drop our knapsacks. I sit on the seawall between them. The concrete is still warm from the day. The moon pulls itself out of the water. Within minutes it’s sky-borne and the boulevard is washed in silver. - Elegies from...

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24 Fun Things to do (Before you Die) in the Philippines

Thursday, February 02, 2012Ryan Mach
Creating a bucket list is fun but knocking off what's on the list is tough simply because there are just so many cool things out there to try and see and experience and there's not just enough time - and sometimes, there's not enough money. But none of these should get in the way or be an excuse to miss these amazing things and experiences. 1. Visit your...

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Cavite Mountain Climbing

Trekking Pico de Loro

Wednesday, February 01, 2012Ryan Mach
Eli Guieb’s short story entitled “Kasal” (Wedding) is what started it – the fascination with mountains. A sad, heartbreaking, and beautiful story about a couple breaking up atop Mt. Pulag with dramatic descriptions of the sunrise, of the clouds, of the cold atmosphere. It's what propelled the desire to experience being on the summit. So when the opportunity to climb a mountain came, I grabbed it without any...

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