Next to her gown and cake, a bride tends to spend a lot of time picking out the right flowers for her dream wedding. Why would she not when without flowers, no wedding would be complete. For hundreds of years, flowers have been an integral part of wedding ceremonies and receptions. The ancient Greeks hold [...]

While it is a very much celebrated tradition here in the Philippines, not everyone is aware how exactly Valentine’s Day came about. We of course associate it with St. Valentine but do not know how he was actually recognized as the saint of lovers. Before you send that red, heart-glazed greeting card, read on and [...]

Giardiasis is an infection with giardia that happens in dogs. Giardia is a one cell parasite named protozoa. This parasite infects the small intestine in the dog. There are many ways in which a dog can get infected by this parasite. Transmission One of the most popular methods of transmission is through drinking water that [...]

Dogs that have asthma are less frequent than feline that have it. Some studies have shown that the asthma is more frequent in small and middle age dogs. Asthma can change the life of the pet, just like in humans. Have you ever seen a dog that had asthma or he had an asthma attack? [...]

Here the second part of my starter list of new things you may want to try when you are next in Bali. (For the first section, just search for “10 Things You Did Not Know You Could do in Bali”). This time round, I am staying in Umalas, at Albia Villa Bali, absolutely excellent if [...]

As they say, ‘one trip to Bali is never enough’. Vast, seemingly endless beaches, beautiful tropical landscapes, the fascinating culture, amazingly hospitable people and shopping for local crafts continue to attract repeat visitors to Bali, time and time again. However, as I have been discovering in my recent trips, staying at Mia Villa Bali Rental, [...]

It is a well known fact that trend changes are hard to come by now with the nosedived market conditions. All the fashion accessory manufacturers are holding back the new models, fearing the worst market conditions. However, things aren’t the same for the designer sunglasses. No matter what the market condition is, new designer sunglasses [...]

It’s every car owner’s dream to keep his car gleaming and spotlessly clean. However, it is not an easy task especially when you consider the dust, mud, grease and other stains that may accumulate on a car’s exterior on a daily basis. Only auto detailing can clean up all this mess and keep your car [...]

When planning a party or a large special event, the big question always comes up. “What are we going to do with all the kids?” Maybe it’s your child’s birthday party, and you are looking to do something they will never forget. Or maybe it’s a community event, and you are looking for something that [...]

Every year, over three million tons of cocoa beans are produced all over the world. The most popular type of cocoa is the Forastero variety, which makes up 95% of the world’s population. Less common types include the Criollo and Trinitario variety, which combined only make up 5% of the world’s population. The former is [...]