Cambodia

A side trip to Cambodia gave us quite a surprise. With 65 new hotels being built all at the same time, a new airport and millions of tourists every year, this country of the famous Angkor Wat, a wonder of the world, is experiencing a toursim boom!

L - Angkor Wat, a wonder of the world, magnificent even from afar.

R - Staircase after staircase, the steep climb was a bit scary.

L - Elephant rides are a blast! Such gentle giants these long nosed mammals.

R - A wall made of carved stone to great detail.

L - Giant buddhas line the entrance as if guarding the temple from evil.

R - Reminds us of the ruins of Rome - a very exotic location.

L - A smaller temple that is left in its natural decaying condition.

R - Here, trees as big as buildings are slowly eating up the entire structure.

Vietnam

Vietnam is fast becoming the new mecca of the Asian Exhibition Industry. More and more international trade shows are being hosted here. PEPGroup went to see what the country had to offer the industry.

L - Vietnam's City Hall, an architectural genius amazingly well preserved.

R - Dining out in style, along the riverbanks of this huge floating restaurant

L - The Post Office, with the obvious communist markings.

R - A very typical Vietnamese peddler, selling yummy wafer bread.

L - Vietnam is definitely still motorcyle country - a bit scary to cross the street.

R - The Palace with its manicured lawn & nostalgic interiors.

L - Completely awed by the City Hall architecture, here it is at nightime.

R - Shopping, every Filipino traveler's passion, and Vietnam didn't dissappoint.

Hataw! Hanep! HERO

This was a fun event to do. Hataw! Hanep! Hero had thousands of kids and kids at heart trooping to WTC for the country's biggest anime convention ever.

R - The entrance alone was a sight to behold with the huge Hero logo.

L - Some of the finalists of the Cosplay competition.

L - The winning group in the Costume Play doing an encore number.

R - The biggest gathering of Anime fans trooped to the World Trade Center.

L - 5,400 square meters of pure entertainment, a virtual kid's heaven!

R - Whole day concerts and contests made people stay from opening to closing.

L - Yu-gi-oh, Duel Master, Pokemon, trading cards was a major come on.

R - Toys and toys galore! Collectors came in full force to show off their stuff!

L - The crowd was treated to the best Anime event ever in Philippine history.

R - So you think you can dance? One of this girls will eventually win the prize!

Hong Kong Disneyland

Disneyland is probably the biggest show on earth! Everyone from talents to crew to janitors are called "cast members." Even as Hong Kong offers a much smaller Disneyland, there was still enough good ideas for event organizers like ourselves. Hi Ho Hi Ho!

L - The parade with the obvious stars of Disney - Minnie & Mickey!

R - Celebrating their golden year, this Disney production was fun, fun, fun!

L - Can't miss Lion King! A celebration of pure imagination.

R - The jungle ride offers a funny insight to some very interesting creatures.

L - Everywhere you look is a Kodak moment!

R - Buzz Lighyear - probably one of the best interactive rides in HK Disneyland

Macau

As Asia's Las Vegas, Macau is a happening place in terms of shows and events and we went there for a go see!

L - Casinos line this strip - with gamblers coming from all over the world.

R - In sharp contrast, Macau is also home to many churches both old & regal.

L - A former colony, Macau still bears many of its European charm.

R - Extreme sport anyone? Bungee jumping for the brave at heart!

L - Just like most Asian countries, street food is big in Macau, but wider variety.

R - This floating restaurant creates a nice landscape at night.

New Orleans

Looking for new concepts and ideas brought us to New Orleans, the famed city of the Mardi Gras!

L - Paying homage to Jazz music that defines the city of New Orleans

R - Huge, colorful, beautiful, the artisans work is beyond words.

L - Ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is back on its feet!

R - At the factory that makes all the parade floats. A must see in New Orleans.

L - A fire breathing dragon is brought to life in splendid colors.

R - New Orleans - so proud of their food which is a tourist attraction in itself

6th Mindanao Culinary Festival

Some photos taken from the Mindanao Culinary Festival

held last October 2006 in Davao City!

L - A literal take on Mindanao beign the Philippine's Food Basket.

R - Would you believe this is made of bread? Incredible workmanship!

L - Christmas desserts was the theme - looks too good to eat!

R - Proof positive that food plating is an artform.

L - Flower arrangements make any table spring to life!

R - Who can resist chocolates? This entry was a crowd pleaser.