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Real-life Game of Thrones

Intensely captivating seriesÂ Game of ThronesÂ is popular for soÂ many reasons : its near perfect casting, quotable lines, epic battle scenes, awesomely chaotic story lines, magical creatures and sprawling scenery that serves as a backdrop to all the show's most memorable moments. And while there's no plane that can fly you straight…

The end of 2016’s first half only means one thing for the world traveler

June has come to anÂ end and you can look at the second half of the calendar from two angles. You might think thatÂ the summery half of 2016 is coming to a close, what with the rainy season dampening your sense of adventure, or, you can choose to think that theÂ bolder…

Joie De Vivre! Rediscover the Joy of Living this July

The French really do know how to make the most of life. With every bite of food, there is something to be thankful for. In everyÂ expression of beauty, there is something to be happy about and in finding and keeping good health, there is something to look forward to.…

Things worth doing and places worth visiting this weekend â€” even though the holiday was moved

We were just as excited as you were about the long weekend until the holiday was moved to today, Wednesday, i.e.: a randomly placed rest day in the middle of the workweek. Donâ€™t let the change of pace (and weather) get you down â€” Saturday and Sunday arenâ€™t going anywhere,…

Summering at the Valley: Drink and Dine in Napa Valley this September

Asia United Bank (AUB) really knows how to plan a vacation. In mid-September â€” when CalifornianÂ weather is at its finest, blending the best of late summer and early autumn â€” Â AUB Platinum and Gold MasterCard credit card holders might just find themselvesÂ dining and drinking at the Napa Valley vineyard in…

Catching the bug: A Lifestyle Journey with Volkswagen’s Beetle

Picture this:Â Itâ€™s a sunny Southern California weekend. Towering, evenly spaced out palm trees line suburban neighborhoodsâ€™ sidewalks and trace the outlines of coiling highways leading to the city. By the time city buildings have thinned out, the beach has already begun â€” boardwalk, sun, sand, waves, pastel surf boards,…

Shell’s Road to Rewards

By RAMON JOSEPH RUIZÂ Taking off from the busy streets of Makati, a group of select media explorers took the road to Pampanga to experience the thrills of the countryside. Whether it'sÂ the giant swings, outdoor archery range or theÂ zip lines of the Sandbox in Porac, we definitely welcomed the respite…

Sun, sand & sea at the Mandani Bay in Cebu

With sun, sand and sea in infinite abundance, it'sÂ no wonder the Philippines has become a rising star for tourists who'd like to bask in the glory of eternal summers. Armed with this knowledge,Â Hong Kong Land and Taft Properties put their minds together in a collaborationÂ thatÂ resulted in the selection of Mandaue…

Just for Dads: Father’s Day at Novotel Manila

Dads are different; they can be funny sometimes. Generally not as vocal about telling their families - devoted wives included - about how much they care, they resort to other means of communicating the love thatâ€™s definitely there, albeit obscured in fatherly awkwardness. Sometimes they surprise you with the new…

All Aboard! Come Onboard The Rocky Mountaineer Train Tour

Most Filipinos associate train rides with the daily grind; nothing special, nothing exciting, definitely nothing to look forward to. Itâ€™s time to change that. Let The Rocky Mountaineer Tour break down everything you know about locomotive travel and rebuild it from the first steel railroad bar down to the final…