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10 Must-Have Free Apps For Philippine Travel

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Today where no one goes anywhere without their smartphones, great applications have become essential to learning new information, locating friends and of course, finding your way around new places. For those who likes to travel, there are a slew of travel apps that cover all the bases, while making travel a breeze and your vacation a memory you will remember forever.

Here are 10 must-have free apps when traveling to the Philippines.

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Seize The Moment

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*** Hey hunnies! It keeps me inspired to write to know people are enjoying the blog and I hope you benefit from it. Also, I truly appreciate your comments, emails and feedback. ❤ Last January, I received an email from one of our friends, Eleanor Brown. We were talking about starting a business and how to go about it. Again, during my recent travels I was able to reflect and write about what I feel helped me get stated, not just with business but most of the things I do. ❤

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Manila In A Nutshell

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INTRODUCTION

Manila, also known as the Pearl of the Orient, is located in Southern Luzon, the largest of the more than 7,000 islands that make up the nation known as the Philippines. The city’s name, originally Maynilad, is derived from that of the nilad plant, a flowering shrub adapted to marshy conditions, which once grew profusely along the banks of the river; the name was shortened first to Maynila and then to its present form. The city flanks Manila Bay, and is divided into northern and southern sections by the Pasig River. Manila serves not only as the country’s capitol, but also as its financial, publishing, and business center. The citizens of the city speak Tagalog, but most are also fluent in English, which is the language of instruction in the public schools.

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10 Habits of a Mentally Strong Person

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*** Hey hunnies! I received an email from one of our friends, Brenda Medina, asking about how I managed to overcome depression. It is a sensitive subject and lots of people do not feel comfortable opening up straight away. But that’s exactly the point of this post – a friendly talk about failures, committing mistakes and how not to succumb to such negative thoughts. On my recent travel, I managed to sit down, reflect and was able to write about it. Yes, I always carry a notebook with me whenever I travel so I can write things whenever I get inspired. 😛 I hope you find this helpful. ❤

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