Weekend Getaway to Apo Island, Dauin, Negros Oriental
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Weekend Getaway to Apo Island, Dauin, Negros Oriental

ByCham

Situated in the town of Dauin, Negros Oriental, Apo Island is one of the best diving and snorkeling destinations in the Philippines. Unfortunately, after the tropical storm Ondoy hit the province in 2009, many of its well-preserved corals and verdant marine life were destroyed. To those who have been to Apo Island before this great…

Making the Most of My Finland Business Trip: Helsinki (Part 1)
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Making the Most of My Finland Business Trip: Helsinki (Part 1)

ByBen

On a weekend during my stay in Tampere, Finland, I bought a train ticket to Helsinki and decided to explore the capital city by myself. After converting the cost of the train ticket to Pesos (PHP), I realized it was way too expensive but when I arrived in Helsinki, it was all worth it – heck, even the train ride…

Making the Most of My Finland Business Trip – Arrival Bloopers
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Making the Most of My Finland Business Trip – Arrival Bloopers

ByBen

Traveling to Finland from the Philippines takes around 12 hours by plane, 2 hours to Hong Kong and 10 hours from Hong Kong to Finland. The company booked our flights via Cathay Pacific (PH-HK) and Finnair (HK-Helsinki). And the plane fare? Well, it was my Finland business trip so I did not have to worry…