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Shangri-La in Sabah
by Tessa Prieto-Valdes
WHAT IS SHANGRI-LA? It can be a fictional place, most famously described by James Hilton in his novel, ?Lost Horizon,? as a ?mystical, harmonious valley, gently guided from a lamasery.? It can also be an imaginary place, some remote paradise that I dream about, full of great beauty and...
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The mile-high hairdo I wore to the gala night of ?Cats?
by Tessa Prieto-Valdes
THE BEST way to my heart is through my stomach. I know that doesn?t sound right, as some might say that the way to my heart might be through my feet, with some new shoes, or through my head, with a new hat. Of late, though, I have been enthralled with the Manila restaurant scene. There are so many...
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I am my own Pinoy ?Bossing?
by Tessa Prieto-Valdes
HOME IS where the heart is. I have been travelling far and wide to scenic and exciting places and yet, the Philippines with all its complexities is still where I want to be. With new sense of Pinoy pride, we can be more hopeful that this nation will be a better home to live in. Everyone seems to be...
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Tiger and elephant encounters in Thailand
by Tessa Prieto-Valdes
TIGERS WERE the highlight of my recent visit to amazing Thailand. Leave it to the indefatigable Thais to roar up a marketing storm to revive their tourism industry. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Airways have teamed up to offer astonishing deals and incredible bargains to lure...
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Young hunk stars calling me ?Tita? makes me feel like a cougar
by Tessa Prieto-Valdes
WHEN IT COMES to glitter, it is hard to match Dubai, the megalopolis of fantasy and shopping mecca of worldly goods. Here is where only the best of the best designers can flourish, and it is only fitting that Pinoys have done well in this Middle Eastern pleasure palace. In fact, five Pinoy fashion...
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I wore my Kris Aquino ?terno? to the Inauguration
by Tessa Prieto-Valdes
DON?T WE ALL HAVE A renewed sense of Pinoy Pride? I sure felt it at the electrically charged Inauguration of our new President Noynoy Aquino. It?s incredible how our political scene has been so colorful since our automated polls last May. Should we spell it as PNoy, P-Noy, P.Noy or P?Noy? I...
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Manila, get ready for the Jellicle Ball!
by Tessa Prieto-Valdes
GET YOUR FELINE PAWS polished! The musical, ?Cats Now and Forever,? is on its way to Manila. The Jellicle Ball is coming to town and some marvelous moggies will be telling stories under moonlight. It is not every day that a highly acclaimed show, one that has delighted worldwide audiences for more...
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Books and sneakers for Dad, crayons for kids, ?leche flan? cooking for me
by Tessa Prieto-Valdes
I GOT SO CAUGHT UP WITH BACK-TO-SCHOOL chores that I almost forgot Fathers? Day. It would have passed uneventfully, but thank goodness my kids remembered to make colorful digital cards to greet their good ol? dad. Mothers? Day is somehow more popular, probably because men don?t really shop, so the...
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