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Celebrating 725 Years of all things Swiss

Celebrating 725 Years of all things Swiss

What place comes to mind when we say fine chocolate, the Alps, luxury watchmaking, ski resorts and impeccable banking systems? Here’s a clue — it’s home to Toblerone. We’re talking about Switzerland, of course! Many people don't know too much about this cultural melting pot of a country (it’s a combination of…
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Pineapple, Mango, Pomelo: The Newest and Fruitiest Flavors of Marco Polo Ortigas

Pineapple, Mango, Pomelo: The Newest and Fruitiest Flavors of Marco Polo Ortigas

You’ve seen pictures, portraits, drawings and caricatures of her — a playfully flirtatious woman with a headpiece of plump, juicy, shockingly colorful tropical fruits, and possibly even a necklace, earrings and bangles made of the same produce-turned-accessory embellishment. Maybe it’s her crown of citrus and fructose giving her the juice…
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Reservations for Two: Strictly for Couples Only!

Reservations for Two: Strictly for Couples Only!

Aphrodisiacs, since time immemorial, have tickled the minds of masses, swaying them with sweet promises to turn that “hot fling” into a “sure thing.” With incredible powers that are said to increase fertility or sex drive, aphrodisiacs have become very much sought after. In modern times though, most of these…
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Happy French Independence Day!

Happy French Independence Day!

Bring out those mini Eiffel Towers, wear a beret and open your finest bottle of wine because there is much to celebrate on the 14th of July! Today is French Independence Day, or as its more popularly called, Bastille Day. The French and Filipinos may have a ton of differences…
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Choco Loco! Go on a sugar rush on World Chocolate Day today

Choco Loco! Go on a sugar rush on World Chocolate Day today

Celebrate World Chocolate Day with PeopleAsia’s top ten places to get your chocolate fix! From the international favorites of chocolate pralines and chocolate cake to the more whimsical chocolate patties and pizza, find time to visit these deliciously sweet places on this sugary holiday. (Sweet delights by Raquel Choa) Cold Stone…
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Foolproof Restaurant Picks for Business Meetings

Foolproof Restaurant Picks for Business Meetings

So it's Monday and you actually got enough sleep over the weekend, which means you're ready and all revved up for the workweek to start, full coffee mug and savory breakfast sandwich in hand. Your morning soundtrack begins with Survivor's Eye of the Tiger to get you through the barrage of weekend…
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What’s your favorite meal? Ours is Sunday brunch.

What’s your favorite meal? Ours is Sunday brunch.

The South is home to a lot of awesome things — outlet shopping, skateparks, long stretches of highway that tempt the joyrider in all of us, bigger open spaces for bigger views of the sky and that signature vibe of easygoing, effortless cool. There’s a dizzying array of spots to…
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Fire Away! Here’s Makati’s newest & fieriest restaurant

Fire Away! Here’s Makati’s newest & fieriest restaurant

The untrained hand that tries to trap fire will only hurt and embarrass itself. But a master of flame, a bonafide disciplinarian of the element, can make it bend and dance at will, extracting its heat and passion to amaze, delight and thrill all those who dare to watch. There’s…
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