Return to Paradise

Boracay is back, cleaner and greener than ever. But what are the other implications when a popular tourist haunt shuts down for a reboot? We return to be the island to see if this Philippines favorite can preserve its soul along with its shores.

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Eye Care Everywhere

I started wearing corrective glasses at the age of 9 and contact lenses at the age of 11. Every morning for as long as I can remember, I wake up in a blurry world and there is an immediate sense of relief that comes over

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How to build a better Gin Tonic?

Mixologist Alyona Vinodagrova shares her tips on making a great Gin Tonic and her favorite condiments and aromatic combinations. Contrary to what most people think, a good gin tonic should with a shot of gin in an empty glass. Then, take your desired mix of herbs,

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Be The Botanist

The long blades of grass dance in the wind, making waves of unified movement as their bases cling to the rock. Further inland, the weathered trees stand stately, gnarled from growth, resembling wise old men. Wild coasts and heather covered hills. Mysterious Lochs and unpredictable

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Qi Wellness

Between piling deadlines, school enrollment, groceries and countless meetings, the last thing I wanted to do was take off to go to Tagaytay on a weekday. Truth be told, it sounds so deliriously spoiled, but no I did not have the time nor the frame

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5 Places To Visit Now

  As a true blue travel junkie, I can’t seem to quench my wanderlust. At the beginning of each year, I always have a list of places I’d love to go see. The list always keeps getting longer and longer with new destinations being added. There

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