Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience. He that travelleth into a country, before he hath some entrance into the language, goeth to school, and not to travel.

2) Keep a travel journal, at sea or on land

It is a strange thing, that in sea voyages, where there is nothing to be seen but sky and sea, men should make diaries; but in land travel, wherein so much is to be observed, for the most part they omit it; as if chance were fitter to be registered than observation: let diaries, therefore, be brought in use.

3) Seek interesting sights, such as:

* The courts of princes (especially when they give audience to ambassadors)
* The courts of justice (while they sit and hear causes)
* The churches and monasteries (with the monuments which are therein extant)
* The walls and fortifications of cities and towns
* The havens and harbors, antiquities and ruins
* Treasuries of jewels and robes, cabinets and rarities
* Shipping and navies
* Houses and gardens of state and pleasure, near great cities
* Armories, arsenals, magazines, exchanges, burses, warehouses

4) Seek interesting activities, such as:

* Exercises of horsemanship, fencing, training of soldiers, and the like
* Comedies, such whereunto the better sort of persons do resort
* Libraries, colleges, disputations, and lectures
* Triumphs, masks, feasts, weddings, funerals, capital executions, and such shows

5) Make use of guidebooks and local resources

Let him carry with him also some card, or book, describing the country where he travelleth, which will be a good key to his inquiry. Let him, upon his removes from one place to another, procure recommendation to some person of quality residing in the place whither he removeth, that he may use his favour in those things he desireth to see or know.

6) Seek varieties of experience, even within a single location

Let him not stay long in one city or town, more or less as the place deserveth, but not long. When he stayeth in one city or town, let him change his lodging from one end and part of the town to another, which is a great adamant of acquaintance.

7) Seek out travel companions that will challenge you

Let him sequester himself from the company of his countrymen, and diet in such places where there is good company of the nation where he travelleth. Thus he may abridge his travel with much profit. As for the acquaintance which is to be sought in travel, that which is most of all profitable is acquaintance with the secretaries and employed men of ambassadors; for so in travelling in one country he shall suck the experience of many: See and visit eminent persons in all kinds, which are of great name abroad, that he may be able to tell how the life agreeth with the fame.

Avoid traveling with quarrelsome people

For quarrels, they are with care and discretion to be avoided; they are commonly for mistresses, healths, place, and words; and let a man beware how he keepeth company with choleric and quarrelsome persons; for they will engage him into their own quarrels.

9) When coming home, keep your travels alive with intellectual exercise

When a traveller returneth home, let him not leave the countries where he hath travelled altogether behind him, but maintain a correspondence by letters with those of his acquaintance which are of most worth; and let his travel appear rather in his discourse than in his apparel or gesture.

10) Don’t flaunt your travel experiences to the folk back home

In his discourse let him be rather advised in his answers, than forward to tell stories: and let it appear that he doth not change his country manners for those of foreign parts; but only prick in some flowers of that he hath learned abroad into the customs of his own country.

Sir Francis Bacon was an English philosopher, essayist and world traveler. He died in 1626, and his essays have since been collected in an Oxford University Press edition entitled Francis Bacon: The Major Works. This story is adapted from Of Travel, an incisive and opinionated treatise on how to get the most from a journey abroad.

Rolf Potts is a travel writer and world traveler. He is currently alive, and his stories can be found on World Hum, in his book Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel and in 21st century travel magazines.

Illustration by Joe Rivera

Explore Puerto Galera for 3days/2nights for only

P3800/person

INCLUSIONS:

1. accommodation
2. roundtrip transfers from Manila
3. tour guide
4. welcome drink
5. programmed activities such as Island hopping, snorkeling, trekking, etc .
6. taxes and service charge

RESORT:

1. Agbing resort
2. White beach guest house
3. Villa francesca

ITINERARY:

1st day
4:00-4:30am Meeting place La Salle (Manila or Makati)

4:30-6:30 Travel time to Batangas Pier

6:30-7:30 Adjustment period (free time)

7:30-9:00 Expected Travel time from Batangas Pier to White beach , Puerto Galera

9:00 – 2:00pm FREE TIME

2:00 – 6:00 Nature tripping, trekking to ANNUAN FALLS

6:00 – 8:00 FREE TIME

8:00 – 10:00 Henna and Glitter tattoo

10:00 – onwards FREE TIME

2nd day

8:00am – 1:00pm Snorkeling (food and drinks are not included)

1:00 – 3:00 FREE TIME

3:00 – 5:00 Hiking

5:00 – 6:00 Beach volleyball

6:00 – 11:00 FREE TIME

11:00 – onwards Beach party

3rd day

9:00 – 11:00 Banana boat activity

11:00 – 12:00 Check out

12:00 – 2:00pm FREE TIME

2:00 – 2:15 Stand by while waiting for the Ferry boat

7:00 – 7:30 Expected time of arrival at UST – Manila, La Salle, Manila or Makati

NOTE:

• Rate is applicable for a minimum of 10pax
• Rate is SUBJECT TO CHANGE without prior notice
• Based on cash payment only

A Free full body massage for 2 at

Fernandina 88 Suites Hotel

For a minimum stay of 2nights a free massage for two will be given to guest/s.

OUR RATES

INCLUSIONS:

1. Overnight accommodation
2. Buffet breakfast the following day
3. Free local calls
4. Taxes and service charge

Terms and Conditions:

• Check in time 1400H / Check out time 1200H
• Rates are SUBJECT TO CHANGE without prior notice
• Rates are on a per room per night basis
• Rates are valid until December 2008

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The Panagbenga Festival is held yearly during the month of February. The celebrations are held for over a month and peak periods are the weekends. The Panagbenga Festival showcases the many floral floats and native dances. The fragrant smells that could be presently teasing olfactory senses are probably less from the now-dried flowers from Valentine’s Day than air floating all the way from Baguio City. At this time of year, the City of Pines is almost surely in flower fury over Panagbenga festival, the city’s biggest festival.

Panagbenga is a kankanaey term for “a season of blooming.” It is also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, a homage to the beautiful flowers the city is famous for as well as a celebration of Baguio’s re-establishment. Since February 1995, it has been held to help Baguio forget the 1990 earthquake that distressed much of the city.

Panagbenga Festival 2008

Calendar Event

which will be held at SM Megatrade Hall 3 Bldg., B., SM Megamall, Mandaluyong on February 29 – 02 March 2008.

The ribbon cutting on February 29, 2008 (Friday) at 10;30 in the morning will be officiated by no other than Senator Richard “DICK” Gordon and Congressman Edgar M. Chatto.

There will be free entrance and shopping bags will be given to all visitors on a first come first serve basis.

Lots of Prizes will be given and discounted Travel and Tour packages will be available for sale during the 3-day travel event.

Under the Memorandum Circular no. MCL-005 on Section 18 a Visa upon arrival could now be obtain by those visitors who wishes to stay in the Philippines for more than twenty-one (21) days but less than fifty-nine (59).

The said information has been requested by the Chief of the Immigration Regulation Division to be disseminate to all concerns.

Celine Dion World Tour Premium Packages

Saturday, Mar 15 to 17, 2008

Venetian Macao – Resort – Hotel

• Enjoy two nights luxurious accommodation – twin share at The Venetian Macao- Resort hotel in one of the 70sq. m. exquisite Bella Suites or Royal Suites

• Be serenaded by a singing gondolier as you enjoy a 15-minute graceful and romantic glide down the Grand Canal in an authentic Venetian gondola

• One B reserve ticket for Celine Dion – Taking Chances World Tour 2008 at the The Venetian Arena on March 15, 2008 at 7:30PM

• A choice of fine dining experience at either

Cecconi’s Italian with a comprehensive and enchanting menu selection
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• Swept away at the stylish Grand Canal Shoppes and collect your complimentary souvenir with a minimum spending of MOP500 in a single receipt

• Invitation to Cotai Reward Club membership

• Enjoy a welcome cocktail at our Signature Bellini Lounge with live entertainment and music

Package price per person USD569/person

Single room supplement USD299/person

* Alternative date of stay fro March 14 to 16, 2008 is possible with a surcharge of $800 per room

Terms and Condition:

1. The above rates are for Bella / Royale (Standard) Suites
2. The rates are applicable for adult or child
3. The rates are based on double or twin occupancy, on a per person basis
4. A maximum of four (4) guests will be accepted for each booking, with a maximum of 2 persons per room
5. All services listed in the packages are on a per person basis

PRE-SUMMER PROMO WITH SEAIR

For as low as P9,788.00/person

TOUR DATES

January 23 to March 31, 2008

(Except for Chinese New Year, Holy Week, January 31 to February 12; March 1 – 2 and March 13 to 25, 2008)

INCLUSIONS:

3days/2nights accommodation (triple sharing – Standard room)

Daily Buffet breakfast

Roundtrip land & sea transfers via Caticlan

Roundtrip airfare from Manila via SEAIR

Taxes and service charge

RESTRICTIONS:

CASH PAYMENT only

Subject to room and seat availability

NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERRABLE

Rebookable 15days before arrival and is subject to room and flight availability

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Accommodation isn’t a problem when you vacation in the Philippine and there are a variety of excellent restaurants, modern shopping centers when combined with its numerous natural attractions make the archipelago a must-see destination. Most tourists visit the city of Manila – also called the ‘Walled City’, sample the nightlife in Malate and do some exotic shopping in Makati. If you want to vacation in the Philippine forget your waistline and head towards Boracay.

Favorite Boracay Destinations:

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