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travel & lifestyle blog by ruth dela cruz

My First BTS Concert Experience in Busan | BTS Arirang Concert

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Paragliding Experience in Da Nang Vietnam

My Paragliding Experience in Da Nang, Vietnam

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First Time at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Studios Japan

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Hoi An Ancient Town of Vietnam Photos

Hoi An, Vietnam: Quick Travel Guide

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Quezon Heritage House

October 4, 2015

Here’s a #goodweird story for you tonight. Did you know that ex-president Manuel Quezon’s house was transferred from its original place in Gilmore to Quezon City Circle? Manuel Quezon is the president of the Commonwealth Republic and is the second president of the Philippines. Quezon City, which is the biggest city in Metro Manila was […]

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Baskin Robbins Cookie Sundaes

October 3, 2015

Ice cream can really put a smile on anyone’s face – even for me who is not much of an ice cream lover – can smile to the sight of the pink pint that we know belongs to Baskin Robbins.  It’s been a year since they arrived in the Philippines and to celebrate the first […]

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The Basics + Veloci Camo Watch

October 2, 2015

The camouflage print which is used by military to disguise or blend with the surrounding found a new definition in the fashion scene. I would like to think it is now a timeless piece or an everyday print that one can wear to make a statement, stand out or give a highlight to a rather […]

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Atkinsons: High Tea and Perfume Snobbery

October 1, 2015

Atkinsons Launch in the Philippines is all about high tea, sophisticated fragrances and perfume snobbery. The invitation for the launch of Atkinsons in the Philippines didn’t come in a scroll but the text that says “scents for royalty and fashion-obsessed aristocrats” make me curious.  The event was held in Pangea, City of Dreams last September […]

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A Taste of New York at TGIFriday’s

September 27, 2015

A few days ago, one of my favorite restaurants – TGIFriday’s let us experienced a taste of New York. The popular American Restaurant pays a fitting tribute to the bustling city that gave birth to some of the world’s delicious eats with 6 dishes that made New York famous. New York on my plate took […]

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A Night with Christian Drouin Calvados

September 24, 2015

Sofitel Manila‘s Le Bar welcomed me and my friend to a fine dinner featuring Christian Drouin Calvados vintages.  Starting off with  fine cocktails, we met the gentlemen who brought Christian Drouin Calvados in the Philippines. As we sipped the smooth cocktails and exchanged pleasantries, we were introduced to the world of green apples in Normandy, France. Indeed, the […]

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Avon Imari Collection

September 21, 2015

I only wear three brands of perfume – Kenzo (blue), DKNY Be Delicious and Ralph (blue). It was a surprise to receive this gift box from Avon which contains daring scents from Imari fragrances including the new Imari Elixir Eau de Toilette.  Avon Philippines truly brings beautiful things for women.  Let’s take these babies out […]

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Mojito Night at Shakey’s

September 20, 2015

It just occurred to me that I rarely drink alcohol now. So on a Friday Night, I started off with Mojito Party at Shakey’s! We welcomed the two new additions to the Shakey’s Restaurant bar: Shakey’s Mojito and Frozen Margarita. Shakey’s Mojito is a refreshing blend of soda and white rum with crushed mint leaves […]

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