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Since I was young, I have already heard of the Hablon Industry of Argao Cebu, Philippines. However, I never had the chance to see how hablon (fabric weaving) is actually done. Only until recently when I visited a popular location that I was able to witness hablon making. I arrived…
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The list of countries that do not need a visa to enter the Philippines is getting longer. Recently, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that it has granted visa-free privileges to additional seven countries allowing their nationals to enter Philippines for 30 days. These countries are Belize, Croatia, Kazakhstan,…
Read moreThe World Economic Forum’s “Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report” 2011 has been released with Switzerland topping the latest global survey among 139 countries. The top 10 countries overall that are considered the most competitive in travel and tourism are Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, Sweden, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Canada…
Read moreHow many times have you gotten a mail from Capital One this month? More than once, for sure. Capital One wants to waste paper, which is why the credit card issuer can afford to send offers in paper to your mailbox many times a month. Capital One offers Visa and…
Read moreI just passed by the new building of the Dacotah Bank in Brookings, SD. A big electronic board was placed in front that says “Dacotah Bank is now open.” I thought the construction of the building will never be finished. In all those times that I drove along 6th St.,…
Read moreThese big companies are greedy, with special mention going to both H&M and WalMart. Have you heard about the two throwing unsold clothing / clothes to waste? Can you imagine how many people, suffering in this cold winter months, could have benefited with the clothes had H&M and WalMart donated…
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Bay Landing Hotel at the Bayshore Area in San Francisco exudes comfort more than what meets the eye. In my last trip to San Francisco, around mid-December, I was expecting the hotel prices to sky rocket due to the holiday season craze. San Francisco is one of the U.S. busiest…
Read moreI always make it a point to donate my old (and sometimes new) clothes to the Goodwill store. Goodwill is a thrift shop with a collection of all things used and cheap. Goodwill Store in Brookings, SD is located beside the Dollar store. I have this vanity for clothes. Whenever…
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