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These destinations will satisfy anyone’s travel itch.
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44 Guangzhou for the Shopaholic
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68 Stunning Batanes
From upscale to wholesale, shop like a pro in southern China’s largest city.
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72 Ilocos Norte Anew
Know more about the latest hotspots in and beyond Laoag.
CHEERS TO THE SUN: Perth’s laidback beach culture is best seen at Cottesloe Beach in Australia. Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
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There’s a certain warmth to be found in the Philippines’ distant northern islands.
We’ve got the guides to good eats and good health.
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34 Ernest’s Picks: Top 5 Pinoy Restaurants Find out the best local places for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and, of course, merienda.
64 Diving the Deep Blue
Seaprincess Tessa Prieto-Valdes is in her element once again as she dives in Coron, Palawan.
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36 E-Fitness Fun
eYe on oZ Is it better Down Under? Discover for yourself with this issue’s Aussie special.
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48 The Best of Perth
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Wine, dine, shop, or swim—there’s plenty to see and do in Western Australia’s capital.
52 Dare to Be Darwin
Get your guide to a wild weekend in the gateway to Australia’s Northern Territory.
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58 Perfect Time for Brisbane
Wind down in this colorful Queensland city.
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60 9 Traits That Make an Australian
Discover the truth behind common Aussie stereotypes.
There’s an app for everything—including getting those lazy limbs to the gym.
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66 Fantasy Fitness: Mermaid for a Day in Boracay Slip on a fin and flip away at the Philippine Mermaid Swimming Academy.
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I I 14 I What’s Up 16 I Travel Log 24 I In the News 28 I Milestones 84 I The Lighter Side 88 I Last Frame 89 I PAL Pages
06 President’s Note 08 Editor’s Note
Erratum
In the June 2012 issue of Mabuhay, page 123, the director of the movie “Catch Me I’m In Love” was incorrect. It should be Mae Czarina Reyes Cruz and not Wenn Deramas.
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Wine Country
Perth’s Mediterranean climate makes it an ideal region for vineyards. Photo by Oliver Strewe
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE: Such picturesque coastlines are common in Batanes’ Sabtang Island. 10 I Mabuhay Magazine I June 2013
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