Why The Black Eyed Peas Love the Philippines
Are you ready to go to the Philippines and discover its 7,107 islands? Let APL of the Black Eyed Peas take you there! *Oinksome!!!*
Reunification Palace: The Sexiest Building in Southeast Asia
the Reunification Palace was described as “deliriously glamorous, a lip-smacking mix of Turandot melodrama and James Bond cool. Walls sprout gilded sconces the size of industrial-strength woks. Ceilings drip with blocky chandeliers. A reception room is sheathed in gold lacquer and scattered with Parsons tables, while the den is a 1960′s rec room writ large, right down to the barrel-shaped wet bar and king-size sectional sofa.”
Saigon: The Special Mix of Religions
In almost every country we visit, culture is often influenced by the people’s religious beliefs. *oink* *oink*
Saigon: The Notre Dame Basilica and Post Office
The Notre Dame Basilica Following the French conquest of Cochinchina and Saigon, the Roman Catholic Church decided to establish a community and religious services for the French colonialists. The first church was built on today’s Ngo Duc Ke Street. In that street, there use to be a Vietnamese pagoda which had been abandoned during the [...]
The Amazing Pho
At the alleyway near the hostel, they served wonderful noodle dishes called Pho. Gino and I had our first Vietnamese noodle breakfast.
Saigon: The Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market (from Vietnamese Ben meaning “wharf”, and Quy Thanh meaning “turtle citadel”) is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1
Saigon: The City Of Motorbikes
“If you want to have a girlfriend in Vietnam, the first thing you need to do is buy a motorbike. No motorbike. No girlfriend.”
Fiji: The Legend of Mana
Many years ago a sea God called Degei sailed to the Fiji islands from parts unknown. Among the crew onboard the magnificent canoe were two trusted warriors named Cavunatoakula and Ratu Saruta whose duty was to guard a highly treasured box of blessings known as Kato ni Cakamana.
Fiji: Nadi
Nadi is a transit point for other destinations in Fiji. It may not be such a great place to spend any time but you may find yourself here whilst awaiting ferries, boats to outer islands or planes to and from home.





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