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Cosmetologie Expo 2012

2012-02-08T09:34:00.001+08:00

We would like to invite everyone to the biggest beauty show in the country, COSMETOLOGIE 2012 : The Beauty, Wellness and Trends Expo at the SMX Covention Center from February 21-22,2012. Be there!

Kowloon Park

2012-02-02T23:21:00.002+08:00

Millions go to Hong Kong every year, walk around Nathan Road and Ocean Terminal to shop, probably passing through Kowloon Park many times over, yet don't take the time to take a quick trip and enjoy nature's best. Here is what the park offers.

AFC's Next Celebrity Chef

2012-02-02T21:39:00.000+08:00

Got invited to a lunch with the winner of AFC's Next Celebrity Chef ... Filipino Chef Dino Ferrari ... who beat out some of Asia's best ... a good meal, a good prelude to his upcoming TV show.

Uncle Sam's Flying Circus

2012-02-02T20:03:00.000+08:00

It's been a long time since we last experienced going to a circus so we did not pass up the chance to see how things are done today ... a fun time with family in tow.

2nd Fashion Open Shoot

2012-01-14T11:52:00.000+08:00

Our second fashion open shoot experience at the Fanny Serrano Salon.

Hong Kong Christmas

2012-01-10T22:54:00.000+08:00

Just a few weeks since our last visit, this time we caught HK in Christmas trappings. Here again a few more sightings of this cosmopolitan city.

2011 Cosmoprof Expo

2012-01-10T19:40:00.002+08:00

As part of our research for our own beauty expo and beauty magazine, we once again trooped to the recently concluded Cosmoprof in Hong Kong. This show continues to amaze us as it just keeps on growing and growing. The beauty industry is definitely big business.

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum

2012-01-08T21:20:00.000+08:00

With some time on our hands, we visited Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in Hong Kong and checked out why this museum has been successful for so many years and exists in so many countries around the globe.

Fashion Open Shoot

2012-01-08T21:00:00.001+08:00

With photography becoming one of the fastest growing hobbies in the country, open shoots have also mushroomed throughout the metropolis to give photographers a chance to harness their skills. Here we were invited to our first fashion open shoot with the creations of the Fanny Serrano.

Autumn Leaves

2012-01-08T10:21:00.001+08:00

Autumn is visually the best season of the year with its many changing colors and nice cool weather. It is a sight to behold the many different shades of reds, yellows, oranges and greens. And as the leaves fall, making way for the coming winter, the landscapes are visual masterpieces of color splashes.

Fabulous Everland

2012-01-07T23:51:00.001+08:00

Korea's biggest amusement park is Everland. The theme park boasts of rides, a safari, a water park, a horror village and many others. It is an all-in-one resort that families should visit if they are in Seoul.

Seoul Korea Revisited

2012-01-07T23:46:00.001+08:00

We found Seoul Korea to be so interesting that we just had to go back a second time on the same year but with families in tow. It's definitely become a favorite place to visit.

A Quick Hong Kong Visit

2012-01-07T23:22:00.002+08:00

We visited Hong Kong during the Halloween season and tried to catch different visuals of this most often visited city, the nearest neighbor of the Philippines.

Guangzhou, China

2012-01-07T23:04:00.002+08:00

Guangzhou is a bustling metropolis, considered a major economic hub in China. All the trappings of a modern urban city, partly European inspired in terms of architecture, are most evident in Guangzhou.

Canton Fair 2011

2012-01-07T22:08:00.000+08:00

Visitng Canton Fair, one of the world's biggest exhibitions, spanning 3 sets of exhibitors in 3 weeks, covering one of the largest exhibition spaces in the world.

McDonald's at 30!

2011-10-01T13:17:00.001+08:00

Invited to the launch of the 4 anniversary branches of McDonalds. Celebrating 30 years in the Philippines, they renovated 4 of their stores in swanking new designs, integrating both function and style. Here is the new interiors (and exterior) of the Makati Cinema Square branch ... will visit the other 3 (North Ave, Quezon Ave and Greenhills) soon.

Ms. World Philippines

2011-09-24T09:28:00.008+08:00

As event organisers, we are usually critical of how things are run since that is the nature of what we do. But at the same time, we can be forgiving because we also understand that nothing is perfect. Once in a while though, there are events that we just choose to walk away from because it is more difficult to watch the imperfections than it is to enjoy the show. Such was the recent Ms. World Philippines. We only watched half of the pageant.

The Real India

2011-09-21T16:47:00.016+08:00

Away from the tourist destinations, the streets of India is where its real heart and soul lie. The true character of the nation, its people and its way of life can clearly be captured with photographs. As an emerging super power, it baffles the mind to hardly see any signs of prosperity on the streets. India is a lovely place to be a tourist in, but also makes us appreciate all the luxuries we enjoy in our own countries.

Jaipur - Jai Ho!

2011-09-21T15:35:00.018+08:00

Jaipur is considered the Pink City of India because most of the buildings are painted in that color as a sign of welcome. Although Agra is most famous because of Taj Mahal, we found the sites in Jaipur to be the best among the three. Amber Palace, in particular, was most interesting with its rooms having different themes. It is also where the world's biggest sun dial, a UNESCO world heritage site, is located. Best of all, it is where we got to ride an elephant. A fitting last stop of our remarkable Indian adventure.

Agra and the Taj Mahal

2011-09-21T13:59:00.013+08:00

A must-visit for any tourist is obviously Agra where the world famous Taj Mahal is located. Long considered as one of the wonders of the world, its almost perfectly symmetrical architecture is a sight to behold. Its white marble shimmering under the heat of the sun - an undying testimony of one man's love for his soulmate - such is the magic of Taj Mahal.

New Delhi, India

2011-09-21T13:15:00.010+08:00

India is a mystical place. While many people seem to be turned off at the notion of visiting India, it is, nonetheless, a place that offers tourist an experience that is unlike any other. From the places, to the food, to the people and their culture, it is really quite unlike any place we have visited before. Armed with the right frame of mind of enjoying each and every aspect of the country, we ended up with India as up there in our list of travel destinations. Here is our first day in New Delhi.

Disney Reboot

2011-09-20T18:42:00.020+08:00

Do people ever tire of Disneyland. Never losing the child within, a trip to the happiest place on earth is always a treat. Young or old, big or small, there is a thrill that comes from seeing all those characters that have been part of growing up. For our team, this is a great way to learn from the greatest ... the people of Walt Disney.

HK Food Expo

2011-09-20T18:13:00.008+08:00

Our main agenda in going to Hong Kong was to go to the Food Expo which we are visiting for a second time after 7 or 8 years. We were surprised at how big it has gotten from that time, proof that Hong Kong still attracts a huge exhibition following. Such learning experiences keep our staff on their toes and provides us tons of ideas on how to continually better our own events.

Hong Kong Summer

2011-09-20T17:28:00.015+08:00

Hong Kong streets are awash with interesting sights and sounds. The city has so much more to offer than its renowned shopping experience. Not everything comes at a price either. Here are samples of places and sights one can visit and it would cost absolutely nothing to enjoy them ... one only needs to have eyes wide open.

One Cebu

2011-09-17T00:31:00.010+08:00

Held at the Cebu International Convention Center, the One Cebu Expo proudly showcased the best of the province in one big show as supported by the local government. From furniture, fashion accessories, clothing to food ... Cebu is one of the biggest exporting provinces in the country, bringing the creativity and quality workmanship of the Philippines to the rest of the world.

MICECON 2011

2011-09-15T08:15:00.022+08:00

Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Events & Exhibitions - this is the industry we belong to and the annual MICE Convention (MICECON) is a most awaited event. And this year, Cebu did not dissappoint as they pulled out all the stops to come up with one of the most creative events we ever experienced. Every program, even every transition to different parts of the event was punctuated with something new and creative.

2011 Philippine Culinary Cup

2011-09-14T12:50:00.020+08:00

Only on its second year, the Philippine Culinary Cup has already become the most prestigious and highly anticipated culinary competiton in the Philippines, not only attracting the best chefs from all over the country but also attracted contingents from other asian countries like Korea, Vietnam, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. As the only WACS (World Association of Chefs Society) endorsed competition in the Philippines, it has definitely put the country in the world map of culinary competitions. See you again in 2012!

LTB at Opus

2011-09-14T12:09:00.004+08:00

Dining for a good cause, that was what the Les Toques Blanches does once every month to not only have a fellowship among its members and friends but also to raise funds for its scholarship program - enabling underprivileged kids to have first class culinary education. For this particular dinner, the invitation was at Opus in Resorts World where the guests were treated to a fine food and a sampling of molecular gastronomy.

Boracay Quickie

2011-09-14T10:44:00.008+08:00

Had a chance to make a quick trip to Boracay. As usual, the beach, the sand and the sun greeted us with such a warm welcome that it immediately makes sense why this is acknowledged as the best beach in the country. Though we only had one day to spend, it was enough for its magic to take over making us look forward to our future return to paradise.

China Food Procurement Fair

2011-09-13T23:15:00.019+08:00

Upon a business associate's invitiation, we visited the 9th China International Procurement Fair in Xiamen, China. What was interesting about the expo was that it was almost 90% dedicated to tea. Rows and rows of large exhibit pavilions were selling tea variants from the different regions of China and beyond. This shows how big a market tea is for the world's largest population. Never saw so many innovations on the tea kettle. Bottoms up!

Dadi Earthen Dwellings

2011-09-13T20:56:00.008+08:00

Located at the outskirts of Xiamen, China is the Dadi Earthen Dwellings, a community made up of circular buildings made purely from stone and wood (no steel). These are such imposing structures that when picked up by American satellites, they mistook it as military facilities but when they came to investigate, only found families of farmers in the dwellings. It's truly a work of human engineering genius.

Xiamen Surprises

2011-09-13T16:28:00.011+08:00

Why surprised? Because who the heck travels to Xiamen? If not for a business trip, we would have known very little about Xiamen. So with little expectations, we thought what we would find was "old china" but were very surprised at an ultra cosmopolitan city, with all the trappings of the best urban dwellings around Asia. However, in as much as the city's aesthetics was impressive, the people's culture was obviously much more backwards and was not at par with their surroundings. Often we would find locals spitting, picking noses, peeing, squatting, taking off shoes in public and generally with little sophistication that betrays its chic infrastructures.

Taiwan's Modern Toilet Restaurant

2011-09-13T15:50:00.005+08:00

If in Korea we found the Hello Kitty Cafe, we went crazy when we found the Modern Toilet in China. Whoever thought of mixing food and crap as a concept is extremely warped! But the novelty is irresistable. We found ourselves drawn to the innovative concept and tried it out. Inside, it is everything toilet themed, from the wall decor, the lighting fixture, the seats to the plates and mugs. Good thing though that the food don't taste like crap. At more than a dozen branches sprouting all over the world, this Taiwanese concept might have hit a goldmine! Holy S__t!

Seoul Tower & Teddy Bear Museum

2011-09-13T14:30:00.013+08:00

Ingenuity - that is how the Koreans have transformed seemingly simply concepts into exciting experiences. Most major cities have something similar to the Seoul Tower as a tourist destination, but what makes their stand out is how they create an overall experience. A cable car ride, an interactive "love" display, a teddy bear museum, cultural presentations, portraiture, f&b and even a swanking souvenir shop - and what they have come up with is not just for visiting tourists but also for the locals, ensuring good traffic and maintenance of the tourist spot. Genius!

Korea : The Old and the New

2011-09-13T13:16:00.012+08:00

Seoul Korea invades the world with its cultural influence. From its korean soap operas to its infections k-pop music and the unusual styling of today's youth, it is interesting how it has managed to infuse its old and new cultures into mainstream societies all over the globe.

Hello Kitty Cafe

2011-09-13T12:34:00.005+08:00

The return of concept / themed restaurants. Long gone are the frenzy over themed restaurants like Fashion Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Sports Cafe, etc. But it won't stop others from trying to create a craze ... especially if it anchors on such an iconic character like Hello Kitty that has managed to transcend time. In Seoul, where "cuteness" is a big thing, the cafe enjoys brisk business. Warning : if you can't stand pink though, be sure to stay away.