In the distance the pink Hilton towers waver in the sweltering distance like two flamingos perched on the edge of a watering-hole. Returning to our hotel, the staff greet us with waves and calls of, “Paris, Happy Birthday!” Our cherub graciously handles her celebatory status with shy smiles for her adoring fans. Yes, Paris is staying at the Hilton.
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Paris at the Hilton
Posted: 8th November 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Family Travel, PhilippinesTags: birthday, Cebu, cuisine, Paris Hilton, Philippines, Sutukil, travel
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Divine Diversity: Holier than Cebu
Posted: 16th September 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, PhilippinesTags: Asia, Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino, Catholic, Cebu, Fort San Pedro, Going Places, jeepney, Mactan, Magellan's Cross, Malaysian Airlines, Philippines, Religion, Tao, travel
Magellan’s Cross looms above, a larger than life relic to Christianity on Cebu, one of the 7,000 islands in the Philippines. There are Catholic icons everywhere: a crucifix hanging off the rear-view mirror in a taxi, a painting of The Last Supper displayed in a cafe, or a rosary pressed between fingers clutching a [...]
Philippines Aflame
Posted: 24th August 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Asia, PhilippinesTags: Anthony Bourdain, Chinatown, food, Ivan Man Dy, Manila, Philippines, Walking tour
I have a confession. My attention isn’t entirely focused on the food whilst on the Big Binodo Food Wok Tour in Manila’s Chinatown. For starters, I’m a little bit star-struck as not only is our delightful tour leader Ivan Man Dy, a local celebrity in his own right, but I’m retracing the steps of Anthony [...]
