Blog Profile / Adventures of the Coconuter
| URL : | http://coconuter.blogspot.com/ | |
|---|---|---|
| Filed Under: | Travel / Asian Travel | |
| Posts on Regator: | 421 | |
| Posts / Week: | 1.5 | |
| Archived Since: | March 5, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Coconut Palace
Along Roxas Boulevard in Manila and next to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex is the Coconut Palace--a mansion constructed during the Marcos era with coconut used as the primary... ... ...
Coconut House, Quezon Memorial Circle
Not long ago, I had heard of a certain 'Coconut House' restaurant and store that supposedly serves foods with coconut as the main ingredient and sells a variety of coconut products. In search of... ... ...
Intramuros, Manila Cathedral, and San Agustin Church
If you are in Manila and would like to take some time to sit and relax or just take a quiet walk--you've got a handful of popular choices. There's Luneta Park, Baywalk (Roxas Blvd & Manila Bay),... ... ...
The Quantum Pendant (Fusion Excel) Scam
If you all read my previous post about the Quantum Pendant by Fusion Excel, then you know my opinion about it--basically, it's a scam. Well, I found out about this firsthand, but not because I... ... ...
Updates
Guys, I may need to move out of my current place here in Manila soon, because of some issues. If anyone is aware of any vacant apartments that is 6k PHP or less within Metro Manila or in the... ... ...
Lugaw
The trek to Taal's crater lake was lengthy and arduous, but rewarding nonetheless. After a couple of day's rest, my muscles regained their strength and the burnt skin and ruptured vessels of my feet... ... ...
Updates
My apologies for the long delay in posting (prior to the Taal post). I was undergoing a crisis in my personal life. Posts should come more regularly now. Apologies also for the delay to those... ... ...
Taal Volcano Trek
There are times when you feel so good, so energized, that you think you are immortal--like you can take on anything. It is indeed a great feeling, only until the 'high' fades away, you realize that... ... ...
Philippine Property Listings (For Sale or Rent)
It's difficult to find quality listings for real estate in the Philippines. Oftentimes, photos are not included or the listings are not up-to-date. In hopes of providing a remedy for this... ... ...
Cancer
Pollution. I hate it. I am sure many of you do too. But, I don't think all of you realize that what you hate may actually be something that you really love. ...
San Sebastian Church and What's Real
I do not frequent churches, as I am not really religious, but I do appreciate fine architecture and artistic creations. And for some reason, churches and places of worship are usually beautified and... ... ...
Grit
Physical and mental toughness--this is what you have to muster and maintain in times of hardship. The odds are already against me to begin with, but now I realize that so are the elements. This new... ... ...
Jai Ho!
Jai Ho! It means "May you be victorious" or "victory to thee" in Hindi. It serves as a good war cry or motivational mantra, so to speak. Yet, in some people, this persevering, high-achieving,... ... ...
Destin Beach, Florida
The weather was beautiful down in Florida. Our last stop in the 'Sunshine State' was Destin and its pristine white beaches. Though a well-known tourist site, Destin was amazingly clean and free... ... ...
Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Perhaps the most famous of all the theme parks at Disney World is the Magic Kingdom, with its iconic Cinderella Castle as its centerpiece. When people think of Disney, that castle is usually what... ... ...
Disney World's Hollywood Studios
The Hollywood Studios theme park in Disney World is represented by the iconic Mickey Mouse magician or sorcerer's hat. Its theme is show business, with most of its rides and entertainment gathering... ... ...
Disney World's Epcot
Perhaps the most photogenic and one of the most popular of all the theme parks within Disney World and on the entire planet is Epcot. Easily remembered by the humongous silver sphere (Spaceship... ... ...
Disney World's Animal Kingdom
Before my big migration to the urban jungle of the Philippines, I went with my parents to Walt Disney World Resort (usually just called 'Disney World') located in Orlando, Florida for Spring break.... ... ...
The Biggest Little Man in the World - Manny Pacquiao
I ran across a very interesting and well-written article about Manny Pacquiao that takes us deeper into the enigmatic mist that surrounds our legendary... ... ...
Manny Pacquiao Wins! - by Unanimous Decision over Joshua Clottey
Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao has done it again. And perhaps for the first time, no one can make any excuses or reasons for his opponent's defeat as he beat a true and game welterweight in his prime in... ... ...