CANNABIS, canals and carnal pursuits pretty much sum up the tourist’s image of Amsterdam. And you really can’t blame them when Google serves up Tips for Getting Stoned like a Pro or Best Places for Cannabis Shopping when you type in “Amsterdam travel.” In the capital of the Netherlands, you will learn the big difference between a...
LEGEND has it that when Vietnam was a newly-formed country, its people had to fight against invaders from the north through the sea. To help the Vietnamese, the Jade Emperor was said to have sent the Mother Dragon and her children to help the people defend the country. When the enemies were attacking Vietnam, the Mother Dragon and her ...
THE men were fast, the machines were beastly, and the music was pulsating! With this heady mix, the F1 weekend at the 2016 Singapore Grand Prix was the kind of mayhem you would want to experience at least once in your lifetime. For car enthusiasts and racing fans, the three-day F1 event afforded them the chance to witness up close and p...
“DON’T worry, they know how to avoid you.” This was the assurance made to us by our tour guide as we navigate by foot the busy, chaotic streets of Hanoi, Vietnam amid what seemed like millions of motorbikes. And much like its narrow streets full of swerving motorbikes, Hanoi will hit your senses all at once. Arriving on a balmy...
THE Philippine booth raked in higher sales in the recently- concluded five-day Hong Kong Food Expo held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Johnny Hui of A-Plus Consultant, the sole agent of Philippine products sold in the Philippine booth during the expo, told Hong Kong News that sales were likely to top $700,...
Consul Chuck bids HK goodbye THE perfect beer brew, said Consul Charles Andrei Macaspac, requires the right temperature, enough patience, and the correct ingredients to balance the sweet and the bitter and to bring out the fizzle and the body of the liquor. “It’s like a science experiment. Ang dami mong kailangang...
FROM the sands of Arabia to the cities of Cebu, the story of Hector Daclan’s homecoming to the Philippines is replete with ‘sudsy’ episodes. His is a bubbly story of starting up and expanding a family business, which attests to his perseverance and passion to make life better for his family, and to be of service to his community. Befor...
HIKING might seem daunting for many but there’s a trail that starts in the Quarry Bay and is excellent for beginners.
The Eastern Nature Trail follows the Mount Parker Road up the mountain and brings hikers to the picturesque Tai Tam reservoirs.
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WITH the election season nearing its climax, we asked our fellow Filipinos in Hong Kong about what they thought should the next President accomplish during his first 100 days in office. Mary Ann Caniban, 40, married with two children, from Bacolod, has been working in Hong Kong for more than 10 years: “Sana magawan n...
THE Philippines is again at the crossroads with the coming elections. To get to know better the five presidential candidates, here are the platforms and their positions on the plight of overseas Filipino workers and China. Binay eyes OFW bank Vice President Jejomar Binay has served as presidential adviser on overseas Filip...
