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Tutulari Avatar Gorge
Read more: Tutulari Avatar GorgeLocated in Barangay Inararo, Porac, Pampanga, Tutulari Avatar Gorge is known for its canyon-like rock formations, flowing streams, lush greenery, and scenery often described as “Avatar-like.” It is the kind of place that is difficult to explain fully through words, but unforgettable once experienced. Walking through the gorge feels almost unreal. The surrounding green-covered rocks,…
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Gulliver’s Travels
Read more: Gulliver’s TravelsOne of the most innovative inventions of human civilization is so called “novel”. It basically encourages us to tell lies…
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“This Too Shall Pass”
Read more: “This Too Shall Pass”“There is a quiet strength in knowing that nothing—neither joy nor suffering—lasts forever.” I used to think emotional struggles were…
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10 Best Businesses Retirees Can Start in the Philippines
Read more: 10 Best Businesses Retirees Can Start in the PhilippinesMost retirees who settled in the Philippines often feel the need to do something new for their life. Although retired,…
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The most important asset to a retiree
Read more: The most important asset to a retireeRecent days, YOLO was a buzz word: You Only Live Once. That is right. But, how we interpret its meaning…
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Reflections on Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Read more: Reflections on Pachinko by Min Jin LeeAs a Filipina living in the Philippines, traveling to South Korea as a tourist feels like a luxury. Beyond the…
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How to Choose the Right Retirement Business in the Philippines
Read more: How to Choose the Right Retirement Business in the PhilippinesA pension can provide financial stability while an expat or retiree builds a business in the Philippines. However, that steady…
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