january-2011

PHOTO CANDY REYES (CAMBODIA) TEXT MAYA O CALICA
Troy Bernardo in
Cambodia. Below: Camping
in the deserts of Morocco.
His most recent soul quest
“I went whitewater rafting in Cagayan de Oro,
which included an extreme route, starting off
at a higher point in the mountain; and, a threehour
trip down the rapids at night, under a full
moon. In situations of risk, you can confront
your own fears, face and release them, until
they no longer bother you.”
Vacations for the spirit
“Swimming with whalesharks in Sorsogon is on
top of the list, as well as surfi ng in Siargao and
climbing Mount Hibok-Hibok in Camiguin. To
chikka buzz
slick traveler:
Troy Bernardo
Whether he’s heading off to Cambodia, Davao or Morocco, the
writer/story editor/co-executive producer of the inspiring travel
show, Two Stops Over goes in search of self and soulful pursuits
relax, try the Camotes Islands in Cebu, the rivers
of Makilala in North Cotabato, Mangenguey
Island in Coron, or Bellarocca in Marinduque.”
On future locales in Two Stops Over
“We’ll focus on places with compelling stories,
like the town of Peñaranda in Nueva Ecija,
where life is still far from consumerism. Or
areas where people succeed in recycling their
garbage, protecting nature, or changing lives.”
Interesting souvenirs from past travels
“Mine is a necklace with a wild boar’s tooth as
a pendant given by a Tagbanua shaman. It’s
supposed to protect one from negative energy.”
His life philosophy on a baggage tag
“Making yourself available to life is the only
way to live.”
Catch Two Stops Over on 2nd Ave, Sundays at
7.30pm. www.twostopsover.com
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Bite into the auspicious
and absolutely delicious
8 Treasures Cake.
Get what
you want
MAKE “ASK AND you shall receive”
your travel mantra in 2011!
YOU WANT More luck in life
TRY Prosperity dishes in Singapore
At Min Jiang (Goodwood Park Hotel),
Min Jiang at One-North (5 Rochester
Park) and the Deli at Goodwood Park
Hotel, feast on Prosperity and Lunar
New Year treats from January 24 to
February 17. Try the Braised US Pork
Belly and Sea Treasures and the
8 Treasures Cake. Tel: +65 6730 1704
(Min Jiang), +65 6774 0122 (Min
Jiang at One-North) and +65 6730
1786 (the Deli).
YOU WANT Action and relaxation
TRY A trip to Kota Kinabalu
The rugged terrain offers active
itineraries while Chi The Spa provides
pampering in a plush setting.
www.shangri-la.com/en/property/
kotakinabalutanjungaruresort
YOU WANT Health and wellness
TRY Organique Acai Premium Blend
Take the berry-cocoa fl avored
immunity booster made with acai berry
everywhere. The antioxidants, vitamins
and omega fats will boost energy
levels all year. www.organique.asia
Cebu Pacifi c fl ies to Singapore from Manila,
Cebu and Clark, and to Kota Kinabalu from
Manila. www.cebupacifi cair.com