Author: nicetiesoflife
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Chao Phrayah Bangkok’s Charm
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Exploring Taipei Zoo: A Must-Visit for Animal Lovers
I am an animal lover and so naturally one of the places I like to visit is the Zoo though I also look around at Pet Shops and Boarding Kennels (I just love dogs specially Labradors). Speaking of which, one of the biggest and has the widest collection of animals is Taipei Zoo. It is…
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My first encounter with Blessed Pope John Paul II
I know Blessed Pope John Paul since I was a child. I had no excuse not to know and follow the life of a very charismatic, kind, generous, loving and simply amazing Pope since I was born and raised Catholic. Pope John Paul became one of myhereos from the time I entered grade school (will…
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BRITISH COUNCIL PHILIPPINES IELTS INITIATIVES
IELTS is an internationally recognised English language test and is taken by millions worldwide. North America, Philippines and Hong Kong are the top three locations with most number of test takers. Philippines in particular is a growing market since most Filipinos aspire to work, study or migrate in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New…
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Exploring Bantayan Island’s Historic Church
Visiting historical and old churches is always part of my to-do list every time I go on a holiday anywhere in the country. In 2010 I had an opportunity to explore Bantayan Island in Cebu with my friend Ruel and visit the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. To reach the church we rode the…
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Visiting Kiyomizudera: A Kyoto Must-See
Japan is a very progressive, advanced and culturally rich country. The old and former capital Kyoto is a beautiful and must visit city I had an opportunity to visit Kyoto though I spent most of my stay in Osaka. There are so many temples and palaces to see in the city. One of the temples I’ve visited…
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All doors open to courtesy.
“All doors open to courtesy.”- Thomas Fuller Literally this quotation best described my impression after I opened and entered the elegant doors of Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. I am a Catholic yet open to ideas and wish to learn about it. The Grand mosque and the people are welcoming and polite, they accept people of…
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British Council’s Education UK Exhibition 2011
Explore opportunities and global posibilities! British Council Phillipines’ Education group provides Filipinos with options in studying in the UK. This is a good chance to find out what UK Universities are offering and learn about grant funds/ scholarships available to support your education. Attend the Education UK Exhibition on 4 & 5 March 2011, 1-5pm…
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Basilica de San Martin de Tours (Taal Basilica)
Taal Basilica, also known as Basilica de San Martin de Tours, is a significant historical church located in San Nicolas, Batangas. Established by Augustinian Missionaries in 1575, it is the largest in the Philippines and Asia. The church has endured multiple reconstructions due to natural disasters and was designated a Minor Basilica in 1954.
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Exploring Manila Cathedral: A Historical Journey
The Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica. It is also known as the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and informally as Manila Cathedral. It is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila. It is dedicated to the Patroness of the Philippines, the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Cathedral was built in 1581 and has been damaged,…
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