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New Hope New Beginnings
It’s the start of a new year, new hope and new beginnings. From 2011,we have to re-evaluate what it has been for us for 12 months and maybe try our best to keep what is worth keeping for 2012 and bear in mind that whatever we have done that did not give us any good [...]
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Travelaero Tips – FLYING WHILE PREGNANT

Where ever you are travelling you need to ensure that should the worst happen, you are prepared for it. Follow these tips to ensure your health and that of your unborn baby—before you ever set foot on the plane
There are some restrictions as to just who should and should not travel the skies when they [...]

OSOYOOS, THE WINE COUNTRY……

TRAVEL REVIEW BY C.K.
It was almost later part of the summer of 2011 when my family decided to take the long drive to Osoyoos, BC, the wine capital of the Okanagan. It was no doubt a long drive from home, it almost took us 12 hours to reach our destination. But we definitely enjoyed the [...]

Travelaero Tips

December travel can be hectic between the crowded airports and inclement weather. Here are travel tips to ease your chaotic Christmas holiday and help your journey be as safe and smooth as possible.
Think ahead. Be prepared for flight delays and complete confusion that inevitably ensues this time of year.
Confirm your flight. Call your travel planner, [...]

Travelaero – WINTER TRAVEL TIPS

TRAVELAERO TIPS-NOVEMBER

Traveling by air in winter requires advance planning, for the risks of weather delays and flight cancellations are high. However, if you decide to travel this winter, here are some tips to help you prepare for emergencies
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
BOOK EARLY. I always advise clients to purchased tickets at least three to four months prior [...]

Footprints: LAGUNA

By Marietta Pangan-Dutkoski
dutkoski @shaw.ca
Laguna is currently one of the most thriving provinces in the CALABAR (Cavite-Laguna_Batangas) Zone in terms of economy and tourism. This industrious province with more than 2M citizens, generates millions of pesos in revenue from coconuts and fruits such as lanzones. Other major sources of income are their natural and man-made attractions, [...]

TRAVELAERO TIPS – SEPTEMBER 2011

HOTEL SCAMS AND WHAT YOU SHOULD DO ABOUT IT
It has brought to my attention that there are still hotels pulling off tricks with clients. Here are few common scams to watch out for.
The “front desk scam” has been around since 2008, but it is still continuing and is especially popular during peak travel periods. ‘Someone’ [...]

A GLIMPSE OF CAVITE TODAY

by El Caviteno
(Editor’s Note: El Caviteno is a member of The Cavite Association of Calgary)
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Inspired by Bayani Hintay’s “Cavite”, this article aims to bring awareness to all young Cavitenos in North America of the rich heritage, natural beauty, and abundant resources of the province of Cavite, including the concomitant evils of progress that the [...]

Our Favourite 2011 Calgary Stampede Shows

By Mark & Marietta Dutkoski
Yihaah!!! Happy Stampede-ing Calgarians and everyone from out of town and country who joined the celebration of “ The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”. The Stampede is an incredible 10 days that help define city of Calgary and showcase the heart of the new west’s hospitality, love of fun and enthusiasm. [...]

THINGS TO SEE & DO IN ALBERTA THIS JULY

by: Gerine Arroyo

If you didn’t get to go on your dream vacation this month for the cost of the airfare is too much, it’s okay there are still things that you can see and do in Alberta that will suit your budget.
Below are places that you might like to consider visiting, they’re only within a [...]

Footprints: MANILA

by Marietta Pangan-Dutkoski
Whenever people ask where was I originally from, my spontaneous response is The Philippines. More often than not they will re-affirm me back that I was from MANILA. Synonymously and interchangeably used by plenty of foreigners, no one can blame them because, after all, MANILA is the Philippines’ heart and [...]