Labels: Travel, Cars, Celebrities, Food and Drink, Architecture, Flying, Shopping, Beauty Queens, Airports
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Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3 (T3)
50 photos · 31 May 2008
This latest addition to Singapore’s Changi Airport (IATA: SIN; ICAO: WSSS) was opened to the public on January 9, 2008.
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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (广州白云国际机场)
28 photos · 28 Apr 2008
A few quick snapshots of this airport (in Chinese: 广州白云国际机场), one of the three largest air hubs (IATA: CAN; ICAO: ZGGG) in China.
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The New Bacolod-Silay Airport
43 photos · 24 Mar 2008
Nestled among the flat, green sugarcane fields of Silay City is the Philippines’ newest airport (IATA: BCD; ICAO: RPVB) which commenced operations on January 18, 2008.
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Binibining Pilipinas 2008 Beauty Pageant Candidates
51 photos · 8 Mar 2008
This year’s pageant, held annually to select the Philippines’ representatives to the Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International contests, will be held on March 8, 2008 at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Views of Frankfurt Airport
48 photos · 12 Jan 2008
Frankfurt Airport (IATA: FRA; ICAO: EDDF), also known in German as Flughafen Frankfurt am Main, is Germany’s largest airport and the third largest in Europe.
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Beijing Capital International Airport
53 photos · 28 Apr 2008
Beijing Capital international Airport (in Chinese: 北京首都国际机场) is the primary international airport serving the city of Beijing, China (IATA: PEK; ICAO: ZBAA), and is the busiest facility of its kind in the People’s Republic.
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Margaret Nales Wilson
25 photos · 1 Mar 2008
Ms. Wilson, a MTV VJ of British-Filipino stock, was crowned Binibining Pilipinas 2007 World last March, and will compete in this year’s Miss World pageant in Sanya, China this December.
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Inside Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport
49 photos · 11 Nov 2007
Pronounced as su-wan-na-poom, this Thai name for the (New) Bangkok International Airport (IATA: BKK; ICAO: VTBS) was bestowed by none other than Thai monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej himself, and was opened to the public on September 28, 2006.
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Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1
67 photos · 17 Jun 2008
The NAIA Terminal 1 was opened to the public in 1981 and, unfortunately, has reached its planned capacity just 10 years later, in 1991. It will be replaced by the almost-completed NAIA Terminal 3 sometime next year.
It serves all non-Philippine AIrlines (PAL) international flights. NAIA Terminal 2 is the home of PAL and its subsidiary Air Philippines.
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The Star Ferry and The Hong Kong Tram
49 photos · 17 Nov 2007
For such a modern cosmopolitan city with a fleet of buses, subway trains, and taxis to match, Hong Kong continues to rely on its two oldest modes of public transportation: the cross-harbor Star Ferry and the Hong Kong tram.
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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Terminal 2
43 photos · 21 Feb 2008
This latest addition to the HKIA was opened to the public on February 28, 2007 with none other than HKSAR Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-Kuen gracing its inauguration.
It is located just across from the original HKIA Terminal 1.
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The First Philippine International Motor Show
65 photos · 23 Oct 2007
This exhibit was organized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from August 9 to 12, 2007.
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The 2007 Toyota Vios
20 photos · 9 Aug 2007
On display at the First Philippine International Motor Show at the World Trade Center.
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The Ngong Ping 360 Experience
24 photos · 10 Sep 2007
The Ngong Ping 360 is located on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, and consists of the Ngong Ping Skyrail cable car village and the Ngong Ping Village.
This tourist attraction was opened to the public on September 18, 2006.
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The New Iloilo International Airport
36 photos · 20 Nov 2007
This new facility (IATA: ILO; ICAO: RPVI) replaced the old airport located in Iloilo City’s Mandurriao district, and was inaugurated by no less than President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on June 13, 2007.
The airport is located nineteen kilometers northwest of Iloilo City on a 188-hectare site between the municipalities of Cabatuan and Santa Barbara, with the main entrance and airport access road in Santa Barbara and the rest of the airport infrastructure in Cabatuan.
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The Hong Kong MTR Subway System
60 photos · 26 Feb 2008
The Hong Kong MTR (for Mass Transit Railway) is Hong Kong’s subway system, and was first opened to the public in 1979.
I took these pictures, together with the other Hong Kong photos in this photoblog, last May while on a business trip to this Chinese Special Administrative Region.
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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)
85 photos · 24 Feb 2008
Also known as the Chek Lap Kok Airport, named for the island it was built on, the Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG; ICAO: VHHH) commenced operations in 1998, replacing the old - and fabled - Kai Tak Airport.
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Hong Kong At Night
61 photos · 6 Mar 2008
In my opinion, this former British crown colony and today’s Chinese Special Administrative Region truly comes alive when the sun sets.
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Taal Vista Hotel
36 photos · 20 May 2007
This establishment is better known to many by its former name, the Taal Vista Lodge, and is considered as the premier hotel in that hill station that is Tagaytay City.
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A First Look At The TriNoma Mall
42 photos · 24 Feb 2008
The TriNoma Mall is located at the corner of Epifanio de los Santos, North, and Mindanao Avenues in Quezon City. It is Ayala Malls’ first shopping center development in northern Metro Manila and was opened to the public on May 16, 2007.
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Anna Theresa Licaros
21 photos · 1 Mar 2008
Ms. Licaros, a sophomore University of the Philippines law student, was crowned Binibining Pilipinas 2007 Universe last March, and will compete in this year’s Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City this May.
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The 2007 Honda CR-V
16 photos · 9 Apr 2007
The Philippines’ crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) du jour.
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3rd Manila International Auto Show
36 photos · 9 Apr 2007
It was recently held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
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Piazza Serendra
40 photos · 11 Jan 2008
A Saturday night at Ayala Land’s latest leisure, entertainment, and retail center.
Includes some pictures of the Bonifacio High Street too.
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Windows and Vistas
40 photos · 10 Mar 2007
Pictures of buildings located at the Makati central business district, the Ortigas Center, and in Quezon City, with some nighttime views thrown in.
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SM Mall of Asia
24 photos · 9 Mar 2007
The Mall of Asia is the largest shopping mall of its kind in the Philippines, and was opened to the public on May 21, 2006.
It is located along Bay Boulevard, Bay City, Pasay City.
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11th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
49 photos · 10 Jan 2008
A weekend of everything that flies.
And I thought the acronym “PIHABF” meant Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival!
Most of these photos were taken with a Nikon D40 digital SLR (DSLR), except where noted.
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Asian Spirit
20 photos · 18 Jun 2007
Pictures taken from a midmorning flight from Cagayan de Oro City to Mactan Cebu.
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Davao International Airport
36 photos · 11 Jul 2007
Formally known as the Francisco Bangoy International Airport (IATA: DVO; ICAO: RPMD), it is Mindanao’s busiest air terminal and its most modern to date.
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Cebu Pacific
44 photos · 4 Mar 2008
Pilots and passengers affectionately call this airline’s spanking-new Airbus A319-100 jets, in their updated livery, as Peach Mango Pies.
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Splendour of the Seas
20 photos · 4 Nov 2006
Sights from a western Mediterranean cruise on board this Royal Caribbean International ship in the autumn of 2004.
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Restaurant and Food Gallery
116 photos · 6 Jan 2008
From a la carte to buffet restaurants and everything in between.
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Manila Domestic Airport
49 photos · 14 Jun 2008
Otherwise known as the Manila Domestic Passenger Terminal - A of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
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Starbucks
36 photos · 10 Nov 2007
What Starbucks Gossip describes as “America’s favorite drug dealer” and quite possibly the Philippines’ as well.
Pictures of this famous coffee shop’s branches in the Philippines and elsewhere.
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Pasay Road PNR Station
12 photos · 8 Oct 2006
One of the stations of the state-owned Philippine National Railways.
It is located near the corner of what is known today as A. Arnaiz Ave. and the South Luzon Expressway.
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A Philippine Car and Truck Show
24 photos · 29 Sep 2006
My first attempt to take pictures during a auto exhibit, with a Canon Exilim EX-S2 to boot.
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Canon Camera and Printer Exhibit
24 photos · 29 Sep 2006
An assortment of the latest Canon digital cameras, digital video cameras, and inkjet printers.
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Seoul Incheon International Airport
12 photos · 18 Jun 2007
I was in Seoul last year and I almost forgot that I took quite a number of pictures of this airport (IATA: ICN, ICAO: RKSI).
All of these were taken with a Nokia 6630, which I thought I could use in South Korea. Guess not.
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Supermarket Shopping
60 photos · 27 Apr 2007
Canned goods, frozen food, fresh food, snacks, ice cream, even Spam - I have it all right here.
Most of these pictures were taken inside Philippine supermarkets, and a few in Singapore and in Seoul.
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Metro Manila Skyline
24 photos · 3 Jan 2007
The city both day and night.
I threw in some Baguio City pictures too.
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Anna Maris Igpit
12 photos · 10 Sep 2006
Ms. Igpit was crowned 2006 Binibining Pilipinas World earlier this year and will represent the Philippines in this year’s Miss World pageant in Warsaw, Poland.
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Air Philippines
24 photos · 8 Jul 2007
The low-cost carrier (LCC) subsidiary of Philippine Airlines.
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Singapore Shophouse Sights
20 photos · 31 May 2008
One fine afternoon I found myself lost in Singapore’s Chinatown district. The first 12 photos were taken near the vicinity of the Tanjong Pagar MRT station. The rest were taken elsewhere in Singapore.
This album now includes pictures of other Singapore landmarks and views.
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Gumamela Flowers
24 photos · 30 Jul 2007
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis from my brother-in-law’s rooftop garden and from other locations as well.
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Mactan Cebu International Airport
36 photos · 8 Jul 2007
The busiest airport (IATA: CEB; ICAO: RPVM) in the Philippines’ Visayas region.
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Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2
52 photos · 14 Jun 2008
My favorite Philippine airport terminal.
Click on the link to see pictures of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1.
