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Indulgence with a purpose at The Farm

by Christine S. Dayrit - November 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Just take the present moment and make it perfect.

Reunion Island: France in the tropics

by Christine S. Dayrit - September 13, 2009 - 12:00am

God created the world and rested on the seventh day. In this scintillating jewel called Reunion Island in East Africa, He must have decided to stay.

Baguio 2008: Still in full bloom

by Christine S. Dayrit - March 2, 2008 - 12:00am

Lasema: Seoul in Manila

by Christine S. Dayrit - February 3, 2008 - 12:00am

The Fullerton: Monument of timeless grandeur

by Christine S. Dayrit - November 25, 2007 - 12:00am

I am enamored of Singapore. It is a sanctuary where classic rich heritage blends flawlessly with contemporary opulence. Immaculately clean, everything seems to work here. Its prevalent tourist-friendly culture assures...

Mount Sea Grand Resort: Hidden paradise in Cavite

by Christine S. Dayrit - September 30, 2007 - 12:00am

Spend all week talking about your weekend. At the recently concluded “Singles Getaway” event organized by Victory Christian Fellowship, I realized that a weekend of games, fun, camaraderie and fellowship...

Marvelous Malta

by Christine S. Dayrit - April 29, 2007 - 12:00am

Keep the destination in mind but enjoy the road," the great Paulo Coelho wrote. Being a zealous possessor of wanderlust, I believe that, with travel, our curiosity is satisfied, our hearts and minds...

Hong Kong: Life after 1997

by Christine S. Dayrit - April 15, 2007 - 12:00am

HongKong, known as ChinaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s original "Golden Egg," promotes itself as the "City of Life" because of its magical, boundless energy that...

Bintan: A personal paradise

by Christine S. Dayrit - April 1, 2007 - 12:00am

The most magical sojourns are those spent with my greatest treasures Ã¢â‚¬â€ my family.

Panagbenga 2007: Flower power

by Christine S. Dayrit - March 18, 2007 - 12:00am

Can you imagine a world without flowers? It is simply unthinkable. Flowers have always been synonymous with love, affection and compassion. Bouquets of blooms are a silent toast to the celebration of life...

Sitio Remedios: Newest crown jewel of the North

by Christine S. Dayrit - March 4, 2007 - 12:00am

I often say, just like true love, you never really know what youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re looking for until you find it. Such thoughts kept recurring in my mind as I stumbled...

The magic of Miri

by Christine S. Dayrit - February 18, 2007 - 12:00am

Centuries ago, outsiders feared to trespass the lush jungle haven called Sarawak in terrible fear of its cannibals, or "wild men of Borneo." This exotic island was characterized by intriguing mysteries...

The promise of Cotabato

by Christine S. Dayrit - February 4, 2007 - 12:00am

When I was a curious child, my mom would read me bedtime stories about how a diamond comes to be. Mountain ranges of rough carbon are painstakingly blasted and mined to unearth the most scintillating, resplendent...

The call of Cuernavaca

by Christine S. Dayrit - January 21, 2007 - 12:00am

Like its native plantain bananas and agave tequila, Mexico is a magnificent country that offers big city sophistication and small-town intimacy; a haven of pristine beaches, endless seashores, miles of deserts,...

A touch of Provence in Lipa

by Christine S. Dayrit - January 14, 2007 - 12:00am

Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas: they are in your own backyard, if you dig for them," declares writer Russell H. Conwell.

A touch of Provence in Lipa

by Christine S. Dayrit - January 7, 2007 - 12:00am

Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas: they are in your own backyard, if you dig for them," declares writer Russell H. Conwell.

Magical Asia

by Christine S. Dayrit - December 24, 2006 - 12:00am

br>We can find heaven on earth, if we choose to. The nearest thing to perfection is a personal odyssey, not just to far and distant lands, but rather to the center of ourselves where real joy, peace and love...

Good morning, Vietnam!

by Christine S. Dayrit - November 26, 2006 - 12:00am

I have just returned from an enchanting haven, and rediscovered its enigmatic charm that you simply can’t touch, can’t name but you can certainly feel, breathe and enjoy. I call it the Saigon spirit....

Good morning, Vietnam!

by Christine S. Dayrit - November 26, 2006 - 12:00am

Good morning, Vietnam!

by Christine S. Dayrit - November 26, 2006 - 12:00am

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